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This model built only in 2003-2004. Production of 11,000, approximately. For detailed data see Edmunds site online:

Vehicle purchased new in Nevada. I am the third owner. Acquired the vehicle for business use at approximately 108,000 miles in 2010. Driven primarily on trips of 200 to 300 miles on highways and freeways in Northern CA. Never in snow. All original equipment except recent radio/CD upgrade. Wheels are factory. Exhaust (true duals) is factory. Air suspension in rear is factory.

All maintenance services performed at Elm Ford/Mercury in Woodland CA during past four years. Oil changes at 5,000 miles. Coolant and transmission and brake fluid changes done periodically. No mechanical issues. California emissions check performed in late August. No issues.. Registration is current. Title is clear, no lien. Spark plugs replaced at 194K. New radio last year, has mike and bluetooth for phone, and auxiliary input for podcast/music. A/C works fine. A cold air intake kit comes with vehicle from former owner (has not been installed during my ownership) , Sunroof option. The Marauder has a 4.6 liter V-8, with dual overhead cams, 4 valve heads, rated at 302 HP. (Std Ford/Mercury/Lincoln 4.6 V-8 has single overhead cam layout rated at 220/240 HP.

No accidents or body work. Original paint. Minor dings, scratches and scuffs from parking lot encounters. Leather interior is in fine shape. Nonsmoking vehicle. Very clean interior. All factory owner manuals included. Keyless entry.

The Marauder runs on premium fuel, per factory. altho midgrade works okay. Mileage averages a consistent 22 with the driving I do. That's not what the published data indicates, but it's real, and reflects conservative driving. If you want to merge quickly on a freeway, the experience is rewarding. Factory dual exhaust and the tuning kicks in around 3000 rpm for a kick in the seat of the pants. The wheels are stock. Tires have about 50% life remaining.

$500 deposit via Paypal required within 24 hours of end of auction. Must pickup or have shipper remove vehicle within 10 days of close of auction. Shipping arrangements are the responsibility of the purchaser. Payment in full by cashiers check or cash within 7 days of close of auction. No warranty express or implied.

Vehicle is listed for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end this auction early.

I change cars every three or four years. That's why I am selling this very reliable and special auto. Call or e mail with questions. Carl 530. four hundred , sixty four, sixty nine.

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