NL 98 Fairlane V's 96- 97 NF Fairlane

[Shrude]

I'm int he market to update my NA Fairlane.

I dont want an AU series or later.

I want the NL 98 model.

There is a Concorde available for $7999. 105,000kms

But i have seen a really tidy NF 5.0 - 125,000kms

I remember someone telling me some majot differences between these year models.

Can someone offer any 'real' differences between the 96-97 models and the last of the NLs in 98?

Thanks

[Allen]

Grill is different obviously, very minor differences in the interior... IIRC the NL's have a different steering setup at low/stationary speeds.

Generally, dont look at it as NF vs NL, just find the best condition, lowest K car for your price range. Obviously with all the options that you want.

I chose the NF2 over a few NL's, as the NF's were cheaper and basically the same car.

[LUXO_8]

nah no real major differences, a few minor suspension tewaks, and speed sensitive steering on NL's as allan said...

just go for the better condition car, they're a lovely car, you'll enjoy it

[mcflux]

Spend money on a decent exhaust system and you've got the perfect cruiser, you'll never want to stop driving it!

[Shrude]

Thanks guys..

Anyone know anyone in Warwick QLD

Trhat can maybe go have a look at this car for me?

Didnt i read somewhere that the Ghia from 96 onwards in fairmonts and fairlanes had the Tickford engines?

[LUXO_8]

Fairmont Ghia and NL Concorde IIRC

[Shrude]

Hmm, well that's a notable difference between the two models then!

[LUXO_8]

Originally Posted by Shrude

Hmm, well that's a notable difference between the two models then!

i thought you were after a 5 litre though..

edit, sorry i should have been more specific...

the fairmont ghia and concorde got the XR6 engine, the 5 litres were unchanged

[Shrude]

Originally Posted by MADNC_8

i thought you were after a 5 litre though..

Ahh fair enough.. if its the right car i would go a 5.0L

But 6 is fine. I'm 6'4" tall the Fairlanes are better for me.

I had an EB Fairmont Tickford 5.0L once and when i went to the Fairlane it was noticeably more comfortable with that extra 2" of legroom.

I like the longer wheel base ride as well.
So probably wont be getting a Fairmont.

Styill looking for someone in Brisbane to check out this NL Concorde for me ;)

[Dezza]

Originally Posted by Shrude

I'm 6'4" tall the Fairlanes are better for me.

Falcons have just as much room in the front. I'm 6'4" myself and have never had problems with space in my EA

[private9]

Originally Posted by Shrude

Ahh fair enough.. if its the right car i would go a 5.0L

But 6 is fine. I'm 6'4" tall the Fairlanes are better for me.

I had an EB Fairmont Tickford 5.0L once and when i went to the Fairlane it was noticeably more comfortable with that extra 2" of legroom.

I like the longer wheel base ride as well.
So probably wont be getting a Fairmont.

Styill looking for someone in Brisbane to check out this NL Concorde for me ;)

If this is an issue then definitely go an NL. EL/NL had the front seats mounted lower and further back, and I personally also being reasonably tall, find it much more comfortable than the EF/NF seating position.

Alternatively, you could swap an NL driver's seat (or seat brackets & frame) into an NF (which is exactly what I recently did to my EF), and it made the car much more comfortable and drivable for me.

[Shrude]

Thanks for al your help guys. Definately will be going for an NL 97 - 98.

[Shrude]

hey..

Do the Fairlanes still have the Red Rocker cover as the Fairmonts do for the Tickford engines?

[Shrude]

it seems they dont..
Its only the SVP or the Concordes which have the Tickford engine!
Whereas all Fairmont Ghias have the Tickford engine.