Build Dates / VIN Sequences / Total Production #s

[dankwun]

how do you figure out the build date?

 

[SC Cheesehead]

how do you figure out the build date?

PM royLPita with your VIN, he can give you build sequence for the car.

SCCH

 

[GordonB]

OK, I finally asked and got the details for my 2 MMs, thanks to RoyLPita (Brian):

2003 MM Blue (DPB) with LT Flint int., Build date 5/2/03 and IN service date of 7/21/03; VIN: last 6 = 700118
Build sequence number: 7485 of 7839.
Color sequence number: 278 of 327.

2004 MM Red (DTR) with Lt Flint int., Build date 6/15/04, In Service date of 7/6/04; VIN: last 6 = 693977.
Build sequence number: 3175 of 3213.
Color sequence number: 973 of 981.

Now I have to update all of my signage! It will be fun!
GordonB:beer:

 

[5arnold]

VIN # 615426 06/02
Brought him home JUNE 2007 with only 30k miles on him.Not to many MM's here in HOUSTON

 

[whd507]

I got #2299 in Houston. there seems to have been a lot down there at one time

 

[ndmoorpwr]

615169 built 06/02
Bought used in Aug. 05 with 38k now has over 100k

 

[luv4skating]

OK,.. since 2003 Marauder VINs are not sequential. Lets put the last 6 digits of our VIN and build date (if known) so we can kinda figure out 'where' we are in the build order.

here's mine:

637304 bulit 5 Sept 02

This idea was presented in another thead,.. how's this Chuck?

Production numbers for the Mercury Marauder:
2003 - 7839 (328 Blue, 417 Silver, rest black .. 7094)
2004 - 3213 (980 DTR, 997 Silver, 1236 Black)
Total production, 03 and 04 was 11,052

Black exterior. (As of June 2004):
1059 with charcoal interior, 842 have CD changers, 873 have heated seats.
147 with flint interior, 105 have CD changers, 100 have heated seats.
Dark Toreador Red exterior. (As of June 2004):
565 with charcoal interior, 457 have CD changers, 505 have heated seats.
398 with flint interior, 293 have CD changers, 270 have heated seats.
Silver Birch exterior. (As of June 2004):
525 with charcoal interior, 422 have CD changers, 439 have heated seats.
<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->448 with flint interior, 332 have CD changers, 304 have heated seats.

So according to these production #s, 2003 and 2004 are the most rare models, or the lowest production models, (I don't know which is right), and for colors, 2003 Blue, Silver, and then Black, 2004 DTR, Silver and then Black, is this correct?

 

[Bluerauder]

So according to these production #s, 2003 and 2004 are the most rare models, or the lowest production models, (I don't know which is right),

2003 and 2004 are the ONLY production models. MMs were only made in those 2 years. In order of rarity they are Blue (327), DTR (980), Silver Birch (1,415) and Black (8,330). Total = 11,052.

 

[Davesvt2000]

Here's mine, 639700

 

[Paul]

Another DBP for the books

Here's another DBP for the rcord books. Currently for sale on ebay (current bid $13,501, reserve not met).
2MEHM75V53X669986
37,300 miles
Studio City, CA
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2003 Mercury Marauder/Factory Forged-Cobra Motor-Supercharged
Rare Factory Dark Blue.
Loaded with all factory Marauder options except sunroof.
Loaded Interior/Dark Charcoal Leather

New 04 Factory Forged Factory Cobra Motor, w/1400 mi. on motor. Purchased from Galpin Ford Motors in Los Angeles, CA. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Installed by Extreme Automotive in Canoga Park, CA.
New Procharger Super-Charger-Installed by factory Procharger technician.
Custom Cooks headers.
Balanced Driveshaft.
Precision industries 2800 stall convertor. Installed by ProCharger Technician.
Over 500hp, dynoed at 460hp to the rear wheels.
Will run consistent high 11's with street drag radials in 1/4 mi with ice cold A/C blowing.

I have the factory chrome Marauder Wheels and the factory rear bumper that goes with car.
Also, I have new factory hood that has been painted and louvered as the police K9 units use on the Police Crown Victoria's for heat dissipation. Not on car.

Also in the box new, Wilwood custom front brake rotors and calipers $3,000.00 extra if you want to buy them.

This car is an extremely fast and a reliable ever day driver. Runs perfect, seamless acceleration.
Completely sorted out car. Over $45,000.00 invested.
Car is in storage in Southern California.
Owned by car collector. Serious bidders only. If you have any questions, please call me. (310)466-8580.[/FONT]

 

[Paul]

a few more pics of the above dbp

here are a few more pics of 2MEHM75V53X669986

 

[UncleLar]

And a Ford emblem on the trunk lid.

 

[GreekGod]

Black 2003 #2MEHM75V43X625154

-no other info known-

__________________________________

 

[iceman]

2003 Black/Black
Build date is 12/2/02 VIN# 663133

 

[Eric-Blk2004]

Anyone have number 1?

 

[offroadkarter]

Anyone have number 1?

I know the member who bought the first marauder sold is here, kirk

Im not sure if this is the first production marauder made.

 

[Eric-Blk2004]

It could be me! I better PM my vin

 

[kirk]

I know the member who bought the first marauder sold is here, kirk

Im not sure if this is the first production marauder made.

While I do have the first 2003 Marauder sold, it was the 82nd regular production car built. I was told by someone who would know that Bob Tasca (famous east coast Ford dealer and racer) got the first regular production car built. Keep in mind that there were also about 25 pre-production cars built. Several of their owners are on this site. There is also the orginal SEMA car that was likely crushed. So there are several different "first" Marauders. It depends on what you're talking about.

 

[Peter]

The last one was sold to Jack Deemer L/M.........

 

[midnyht]

Year: 2003 B

# 661202

Born on: 12/02

Equipped with authentic PI Badge