Fairlane next to Statesman (weekend photo time)

Dauphin · 26-09-2005, 02:24 PM

Came out of a shop to discover this big ugly thing next to my (lowered) big ugly thing.

Nice photo for comparison.

NC 5ltr · 26-09-2005, 03:33 PM

hmmmm......nice red x

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**Polyal** · 26-09-2005, 03:38 PM

ah pic not working here.................how ugly is it?

AU-MUSTD · 26-09-2005, 04:05 PM

It's that ugly my computer wont show it!!

Kenaz · 26-09-2005, 04:10 PM

If this thing looks ugly sitting next to a AU Fairlane it must be real bad

: Just Kidding! the AU 'lanes are alright, especially the TLs :hihi:

b2tf · 26-09-2005, 04:25 PM

Did you say yours is lowered? Cos the stato still looks lower than yours for some reason!

I know which one I'd prefer though.........

OzJavelin · 26-09-2005, 04:30 PM

You guys need a benchmark to measure "big" and "ugly" ..

My '69 Dodge Phoenix .. big and ugly (and not lowered)

Rod.

The MaDDeSTMaN · 26-09-2005, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OzJavelin

You guys need a benchmark to measure "big" and "ugly" ..

My '69 Dodge Phoenix .. big and ugly (and not lowered)

Rod.

Or for something a little more australian, big and ugly, do a search for Leyland P76 :hihi:

I know not everyone will agree with me on this one, but I think the Ford looks classier then the Holden in that pic in the first post.

NIGHTHAWK · 28-09-2005, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OzJavelin

You guys need a benchmark to measure "big" and "ugly" ..

My '69 Dodge Phoenix .. big and ugly (and not lowered)

Rod.

How skinny are those wheels?

OzJavelin · 28-09-2005, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NIGHTHAWK

How skinny are those wheels?

225/65x15 on front 235/60x15 on rear

It really needs 8" rims with 235s all round .. that's what happens when you have a big car .. wheels and tyres get swallowed up!

Dauphin · 26-09-2005, 04:23 PM

Hehe, sorry guys, my server was down.

Smoke Pursuit · 26-09-2005, 04:27 PM

Dunno about everyone else but i prefer the Statesmen in looks, but the AU 6 still has the balls and they are a very comfy car! If it come down to owning one it would be a hard decision between the to, but id probarly pic a Gen III Statesmen

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Dauphin · 26-09-2005, 04:35 PM

If you draw a line over the roofs you'll see mine is lower and the AU has a much squarer C pillar shape.

Aww, Shockwave.....!! :(

I had a ride in a Statesman of this vintage once and while it was a lot more quieter inside than my AU2, I still disliked it. I chatted with the chauffer driver about it and he disliked them because the cup holders don't fit a water bottle like mine.

What a sick yank tank, Jav. Frighteningly wide. Reminds me of the film "Repo Man", although that was a Chevy i think.

Smoke Pursuit · 26-09-2005, 04:39 PM

Dauphin, i still like the AU Fairlanes, in particular yours with the 17s and would drive one as they certainly have the balls over the V6 Statesmen, but i just prefer the statesmens roundness... They are still tinboxes so dont be too concerned about what i said!

Just get some BA G220 centre caps for your wheels so theres no big holes in them!

Dauphin · 26-09-2005, 04:44 PM

Yes, I will get them one day. Do you reckon they fit? They are definately a slightly different wheel design. (I would think that the centre hole is a standard size for all wheels.)

Smoke Pursuit · 26-09-2005, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dauphin

Yes, I will get them one day. Do you reckon they fit? They are definately a slightly different wheel design. (I would think that the centre hole is a standard size for all wheels.)

Same rims, we had them on a BA Futura from factory and they were Identical to the Fairlane 75th Edition along with AU Fairmont Ghias and BA G220s.

Just got down to ford and get the G220 centre caps, they only cover the hole in the middle not the nuts etc.

Casper · 26-09-2005, 04:45 PM

Give me the AU any day, particularly that one.. (Mmmmm, JMM goodness)

galaxy xr8 · 26-09-2005, 04:54 PM

Yeah look's wise I'd take the AU, but power wise I'd take the GenIII.

Casper · 26-09-2005, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Yeah look's wise I'd take the AU, but power wise I'd take the GenIII.

Gen 3 in the VT2 was only 220kw anyhow as stock and doughy as a pig down low. I would say Dauphins AU would be not much short of that.
VX, VY, the Gen3 was a beast but in VT2 it was pretty average in comparison.

galaxy xr8 · 26-09-2005, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

Gen 3 in the VT2 was only 220kw anyhow as stock and doughy as a pig down low. I would say Dauphins AU would be not much short of that.
VX, VY, the Gen3 was a beast but in VT2 it was pretty average in comparison.

Yes but back in those days the AU was much more a slug than the Gen III, like I said power wise I'd take the GenIII.

paul7v7 · 26-09-2005, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Yes but back in those days the AU was much more a slug than the Gen III, like I said power wise I'd take the GenIII.

EXACTLY, espcially considering what a couple of grand will do to a gen3. I am a ford man but not blind and yes i have driven both models.

Steffo · 26-09-2005, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by paul7v7

EXACTLY, espcially considering what a couple of grand will do to a gen3. I am a ford man but not blind and yes i have driven both models.

So then don't forget what a couple of grand would do to the 302W in the AU :sm_headba

Is it just me, or is the Statesman wider looking then the Fairlane?

paul7v7 · 26-09-2005, 04:57 PM

gimme the stato anyday espc the grange model, ford lost the plot with LWB's along time ago...

klawsterfobik · 26-09-2005, 04:58 PM

Definately not a fan of that series Statesman... the Grange on the other hand, just does something for me. Definately the AU over that Statesman...

LG · 26-09-2005, 05:03 PM

I thought stateman's got sunroof standard... Sucks to be them.

I'd take a TL50 over a Grange. Fairlane's definately look nicer than Stateman's when done up.

Dauphin · 26-09-2005, 05:07 PM

I agree about the Grange. That is an exception.

Franky · 26-09-2005, 06:35 PM

your not serious surely, the fairlanes worst ever design by far.

and if the au wasn't already ugly enough...

Casper · 26-09-2005, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Devil Racer

your not serious surely, the fairlanes worst ever design by far.

and if the au wasn't already ugly enough...

Another award winning intelligent comment. Go back and play with your crayons until you learn how to be more tactful than a train crash. You are allowed your opinions but that sort of way of expressing them would probably get you punched in the face in many a pub.

**DJM83** · 27-09-2005, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Devil Racer

your not serious surely, the fairlanes worst ever design by far.

and if the au wasn't already ugly enough...

Dont start another "oh AU's are so ugly arguement u either like em or hate em most ppl who hate em have never owned or even drivin 1 btw the NA fairlane was worse

Fairlane · 26-09-2005, 06:42 PM

Being a bit harsh on the AU Fairlane here, I think the AU Fairlance was the best looking AU design, followed by the Fairmont Ghia. Then again id prefer the WH/K/L statesman for the looks. But if were talking generally id prefer the AU motor, drivetrain, interor and suspension by far; seriously the AU was a much more sophisticated vehicle.