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Old 12-08-2005, 12:43 PM   #1
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Default TL50 vs. Grange

Thought this may be an interesting read:

http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/ar...x?id=7723&vf=1

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Old 12-08-2005, 12:47 PM   #2
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Ive always loved the grange. Its a beast. Never seen a TL50 before.
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Old 12-08-2005, 05:09 PM   #3
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That was a good read, I would love a review of my FBT vs a VS Grange
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Old 12-08-2005, 05:21 PM   #4
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The grange is certainly one of the 'dark sides' better cars
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Old 12-08-2005, 05:34 PM   #5
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yep. have always had respect for the Grange.
Ford should listen to those that want luxury performance from a LWB.
(id take either car if offered)
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Old 12-08-2005, 05:38 PM   #6
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I think the grange is an awesome looking car, especially the newer models. I think there is a FPV Fairlane that will join the lineup in the near future.
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Old 12-08-2005, 06:24 PM   #7
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I would like to see an FPV Fairlane. The article gave the TL50 4 stars out of 5 and the Grange 3.5 stars out of 5. There close but I still prefer the TL50.
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Old 12-08-2005, 06:40 PM   #8
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Pfffttt... T3 TL50 > ALL... mmmm LWB 5.6 l luxobarge... mmm luxobarge
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Old 12-08-2005, 06:48 PM   #9
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Yeah, all 3 that were made
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Old 12-08-2005, 06:53 PM   #10
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grange (WH/2) was awesome...except for the big *** grille badge but i still would take one.
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Old 12-08-2005, 07:33 PM   #11
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TL50 has to be one of the hottest cars to come out of ford and one of my all time favourites (ive only ever seen a couple). It Was truly a sophisticated car for it's time.

With Ford without a Grange competitor (unless they decide to build the galaxie), the grange rules the roost. You gotta admit LS2 + LWB does equal a nice car.
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Old 12-08-2005, 09:06 PM   #12
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TL-Fiddy was baddass and pimped-it was the bomb. Id take one over a Grange eight days of the week.
The Grange's are nice tho, particulary the VY/Z ones.
The TL reeked of boxy/chunky/luxo bargeness-That's the sh!t!
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Old 14-08-2005, 10:43 PM   #13
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Your not serious are you?
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Old 14-08-2005, 10:46 PM   #14
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I don't think the number built exceeded 100. Complete and total model failure for Ford. Had a purple leather interior from memory - at least the one I sat in.
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Old 14-08-2005, 11:05 PM   #15
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Only 3 T3 TL50's were built that had the 5.6L V8... Such a shame
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Old 14-08-2005, 11:10 PM   #16
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I don't think the number built exceeded 100. Complete and total model failure for Ford. Had a purple leather interior from memory - at least the one I sat in.

Purple??? I think you are referring to the REDLINE Leather???

When it fades it does seem to go a reddish purple!!! Lol... but still looks great!

I would take a TL50 over a Grange any day!!! Though if I got offered one I would still Take the chance to drive it...
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Must get some pics of my baby for this site for people to refer too...

P.s the article did refer to an AU1 TL50... The series 2 are much better

PP.S The brakes I don’t find a problem unless you are stopping from speeds in excess of over 180 KM/H... but I don’t get there much!!! :

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Old 14-08-2005, 11:12 PM   #17
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I don't think the number built exceeded 100. Complete and total model failure for Ford. Had a purple leather interior from memory - at least the one I sat in.

To Be Exact the Numbers where around the 55 - 60 mark.. including prototypes...


So they are a rare car which makes em HOT AS!!!! :
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Old 14-08-2005, 11:29 PM   #18
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Yeah, they were good cars, just didnt sell well.
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Old 14-08-2005, 11:42 PM   #19
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hmmm Love Granges.
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Had a purple leather interior from memory - at least the one I sat in.
The colour was/is known as Aubergine. The TL50, in all three series, was available in either Aubergine, or Charcoal leather interior. Buyer to choose colour when placing an order. The TL50 never had the option of the Vivid Red/Black, or the Vibrant Blue/Black leather interior offered to the T2 and T3 TE/TS50.


Production numbers for TL50:

T1 TL50 = 43 (5.0 - 200kW)
T2 TL50 = 12 (5.0 - 220kW)
T3 TL50 = 3 (5.6 - 250kW)
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Old 15-08-2005, 10:39 AM   #21
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I'd love to see Aubergine make a come back... hopefully FPV will do their own Fairmont Ghia (not like the extrovert GT-P, but more Senator-ish) with the leather. It was lovely.
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I'd love to see Aubergine make a come back... hopefully FPV will do their own Fairmont Ghia (not like the extrovert GT-P, but more Senator-ish) with the leather. It was lovely.
Don't think so. It was known as AUbergine for a reason.. . Agree with you though, it is a very nice colour for leather, not that I'm biased or anything. :voldar02:
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