[Shotimes] (OT) Marauder

[Donald Mallinson]

I sent another reply defending the big Fords handling, but I 
agree with Ron's assessment here, the peformance of the 
motor and tranny was a disappointment, expecially for the 
money.  The Sport is a lot less money, and with the bucks 
you save, you can put on a supercharger kit and have more 
power than the Marauder, and I think the Ford looks a lot 
better than the Mercury.  Those big polished stainless pipes 
just look hokey on the Marauder.

Don Mallinson

Ron Porter wrote:
> It's yesterday's news.
> 
> When it was first announced, we discussed it here a LOT, and for myself, I
> truly believed that the Marauder was going to be my next car. It is still a
> decent car, but the performance is a disappointment, and I cannot see myself
> owning one. Frankly, I would just as soon consider the Crown Vic LX Sport
> for a lot less money, and not much less performance.
> 
> Ron Porter