'04 Marauder, anyone test drove one yet?

[nocarey]

I was wondering if anyone has driven the '04 yet? The '03 I drove last year was slow off the line but had great pickup at higher speeds. The ride felt stiffer than my SHO. Any comments on the '04? Thanks for reading.

 

[Silverstrike]

With what I've read. With the 04 MM having Dual Knock sensors and recalaberated SP? shift points it should have better low end pick up and responsiveness. I havn't tested a 04 yet but I should see if any local Merc dealers have any as a lot of them well not order 04's due to having so many 03's sit for long periods on they'er lots. The 300A that I got sit from Sept. 2002 to March 31 2003.

 

[bigdogjim]

Just teat drove one on Monday 11/17. It does shift better than the '03 and it is a litle quicker off the line..

It does "feel" smoother.

 

[nocarey]

thanks for the info bigdogjim

going to see one this week, looking to buy for $28k or less:-D

 

[nocarey]

finally drove one yesterday, nice starting acceleration, MUCH BETTER than the 2003 I drove last year. The seats have more lateral support too. They refused my offer of $28k though.:shrug: One question I do have is. . .will the wheels accept clip on weights or are adhesive backed weights the only way to go?

 

[MikeMach1]

Question, anyone have times for the stock '03 and the stock '04s?

curious to see how they compare

 

[Silverstrike]

Originally posted by MikeMach1
Question, anyone have times for the stock '03 and the stock '04s?

curious to see how they compare

I did a 15.214 @ 93 MPH but 03 average around 15 seconds
I suppose 2004 might pick up a tenth or 2 over an 03.

 

[sohowcome]

Originally posted by Silverstrike
I did a 15.214 @ 93 MPH but 03 average around 15 seconds
I suppose 2004 might pick up a tenth or 2 over an 03.

It would be sweet if a stock '04 dipped into the low 14's?

 

[Merc-O-matic]

It would be sweeter if they
came out with an '05 MM
with S/C and she dipped
down into the low 12's!

Gotta Love it!:burnout:

 

[nocarey]

I am amazed at how the four '04 MM's here in town have not sold yet. 2 months have gone by and they're still here.

 

[Merc-O-matic]

That's nothing............
There are still over 350
2003's still sitting on
dealers lots across the
country. You can catch a new
2003 for 22K!

Gotta Love It!

 

[SWYZ721]

At the street races I go to their was a Marauder that still had his markings from the track and it read 13.9. I thought stock 03's could hit 13.9:shrug:. 22K? Where at, what dealership?

 

[nocarey]

no 2003's in my area, must be on the west or east coast

 

[Silverstrike]

Originally posted by SWYZ721
At the street races I go to their was a Marauder that still had his markings from the track and it read 13.9. I thought stock 03's could hit 13.9:shrug:. 22K? Where at, what dealership?

Thats Modded no doubt in my mind the quickest Stock 2003/04 is a 14.6. But a lot of people underestimate this vehicle for some reason.:shrug: :shrug: :nonono:

 

[ROADWARRIORSVT]

Originally posted by Merc-O-matic
That's nothing............
There are still over 350
2003's still sitting on
dealers lots across the
country. You can catch a new
2003 for 22K!

Gotta Love It!

Did you find these #'s on a website? If so, I'd like to check it out. I only want to spend a little over 20K on a car. Thought I'd have to buy used. If I can get a new one for that price, that would be great.

 

[SWYZ721]

Originally posted by ROADWARRIORSVT
Did you find these #'s on a website? If so, I'd like to check it out. I only want to spend a little over 20K on a car. Thought I'd have to buy used. If I can get a new one for that price, that would be great.

Bump cuz if this is true I might have just found my new car!:rockon: