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View Poll Results: which do u prefer?
1997 el fairmont ghia sedan 51 89.47%
1993 fairlane 6 10.53%
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Old 06-01-2007, 07:37 PM   #1
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I am having a hard time decideing on which car i should get to replace my eb.
the first car is a 1993 4.0L auto nc 2 fairlane with a/c, p/s, 6 cd stacker, premium sound system, abs, cruise control, electric mirrors and windows, and a factory electric sunroof and tint.
the second car is a 1997 4.0L auto el fairmont ghia sedan with a/c, p/s, electric windows and mirrors, abs, cruise control, cd stacker, tickford motor, daul airbags and full leather interior.

both are around the same price but they both have features that i like. so what are peoples thoughts

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Old 06-01-2007, 07:49 PM   #2
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1997 el fairmont ghia sedan for the win!
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Old 06-01-2007, 09:21 PM   #3
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Are you crazy? Absolutely no contest mate. EL Ghia for sure!
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Old 06-01-2007, 10:33 PM   #4
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the problem i have is i only really like the el because it has leather and its new. but i love the box look of the nc and that it has lod of room for the baby stuff and stereo gear
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Are you crazy? Absolutely no contest mate. EL Ghia for sure!
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i chose the fairlane because deep down its what you want and if you only like the el for the leather then dw about getting it.
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the EL giah has all the tickford goodies then all it needs is a 5 speed convertion and your set
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I am having a hard time decideing on which car i should get to replace my eb.
the first car is a 1993 4.0L auto nc 2 fairlane with a/c, p/s, 6 cd stacker, premium sound system, abs, cruise control, electric mirrors and windows, and a factory electric sunroof and tint.
the second car is a 1997 4.0L auto el fairmont ghia sedan with a/c, p/s, electric windows and mirrors, abs, cruise control, cd stacker, tickford motor, daul airbags and full leather interior.

both are around the same price but they both have features that i like. so what are peoples thoughts
Mate, if they're both around the same price, either you've come across a hell cheap EL, or a disgracefully expensive NC.
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Old 07-01-2007, 01:27 AM   #9
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Take LTDHO's LTD for example, very similar to a Fairlane, very tough looking ride he has. so this proves they can look awesome.

On the other hand a ratty looking NC Fairlane, well it'll look ratty!

The EL will proberly be a better choice as it'll already be nice and clean.
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el for sure there is more boot room in an nc and yes the sunroff may be there in the nc as well but seriously think about how often you will use it, the nc are a slug in a standard for where as an el has bbm better economy etc, i went from an nc ghia to a ef futura sure i didnt get as much in features but i love the car a lot more
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i am starting to learn towards the el atm. just got to go have a decent look at both cars
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........and that it has lod of room for the baby stuff and stereo gear..........
lol thats a good mix - Baby and Huge Stereo

I have 2 x 12" in my boot and still can carry around lawn mowers and heap of other huge stuff.......

Unless you are doing a full boot install you shouldnt have an isse with the boot size..............

Has any one got the measerments on how much bigger that NC's boot is to the EL?
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Well I'd go LWB because I love them. However the EL has more options and is newer. So I'd probably go the EL.
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Keep looking about for a good NL or DL at a decent price... Issue solved!!
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go the el i think after a while you will be disupointed in the nc, and besides the el is newer and tickford.
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This is NC_Steves old one with an LTD grille. Nice.

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This is NC_Steves old one with an LTD grille. Nice.

Looked fairly different when I saw it. It was stock again!
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this morning i put a deposit on a 1997 el futura. 4.0L auto, drilled and slotted brakes all round, sports exhaust, lowered suspension, tinted windows, cd player, el gt wheels, AU xr leather momo sports steering wheel and a body kit similar to a venom kit for $5500 plus transfer fees so $5750 drive away

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Are you crazy? Absolutely no contest mate. EL Ghia for sure!

what he said, unless you get the other one for under 1k lol
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Old 09-01-2007, 05:07 PM   #22
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sorry the new car has eb gt wheels not el gt wheels
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Old 09-01-2007, 07:26 PM   #23
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EL, EL, EL :P
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i love the box look of the nc and that it has load of room for the baby stuff and stereo gear
I have 2 children and a sub in the boot. Its not a problem.
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