ef/el xr6 vs xr8vs fairmont

10-05-2005, 07:20 PM

ok guys im new to fords .and yeh im a commmodore owner and i have been looking at the above cars .i am very impressed with the xr6 ...
i was just after a couple of opinions for and against on each car and problems took look out for etc whan i say fairmont im talking about the tickford engined ones.thanks guys

FRDXR6 · 10-05-2005, 09:51 PM

XR6
For: Good looks, good performance, can get in manual
Against: Interiors a bit plain

Fairmont
For: Nice interiors, leather + sunroff = nice
Against: NO manual

XR8
For: V8 sound
Against: Fuel consumption

XRated · 10-05-2005, 10:23 PM

EF2-EL Fairmont Ghias got the Tickford goodies. Can't go wrong with any of them, but I would be slightly drawn to the XRs due to the fact that you can find a factory manual, but then insurance is slightly higher..

Walkinshaw · 10-05-2005, 10:40 PM

If your not adement on getting a V8 i would look at an EF2 or EL fairmont ghia 6cyl.

If you would prefer a v8 (who wouldnt!!) Get a V8 ghia over a poverty spec XR8. Only downside is no manual option. However conversions are avalable.

b2tf · 10-05-2005, 10:46 PM

Fairmont Ghia would be my pick.

Fairmont Ghia:

Climate Control
High Series Dash (door ajar indicator, All gauges, gear selector screen)
Leather Interior
Power windows all round
Nice front end (that said, the XR front is nice too)
Still getting Tickford gear which is a good base for mods
Easier and cheaper to insure (usually)
3.23 Diff ratio means quicker than Gli/Futura to take off but not XR
Comfort whilst not missing out completely on performance

XR6/8:

Basic Aircon
Basic Dash but with Oil Pressure + Voltage gauges in Cluster
Basic Interior with front power windows only
Nice front end
Performance is good but a Futura etc with good mods will keep up anyway
3.45 Diff ratio = quicker off the line
Factory Manuals available
Harder/More expensive to Insure

And then you have Futura (which is actually what XR is based on):

Basic Aircon
Basic Dash
Basic Interior
No leather
Less supportive seats
3.08 Diff Ratio = slow to take off
Factory Manual was an option
Basic engine package but a good basis to modify on

That said, the Futura is a great car if ou're looking to mod it up and get it to perform. Can be easily made to beat/keep up with an XR depending on the mods you do.

Walkinshaw · 10-05-2005, 10:51 PM

EF2/EL ghia has 3.45:1 lsd
also doesnt have door ajar indicator

but B2TF summed up the cars perfectly!

Stevo · 10-05-2005, 11:14 PM

whilst we are on the subject of goodies, my car manual mentions electric seats.. they arent in the ghia, were they in fairlanes or something ?

Walkinshaw · 10-05-2005, 11:25 PM

LTD had them.

11-05-2005, 06:46 AM

guys at this stage if i do get a fairmont it will be getting a 5 speed thrown at it as well as a xr front conversion .do you also have to change the computers for the 5 speed?

Kenaz · 11-05-2005, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walkinshaw

If you would prefer a v8 (who wouldnt!!) Get a V8 ghia over a poverty spec XR8.

That was my theory. Besides my auto V8 Ghia does the 1/4 in the same time as a certain EL2 XR8 manual.

: My mph is lower though :(

PULLY6 · 11-05-2005, 10:26 AM

you'd be looking at $1500 for a 5speed conversion - and don't go XR front end, keep the fairmont - they look classy and suit the car, esp since the fairmont ain't a performance model.

11-05-2005, 12:36 PM

If you really want the EL GT is based on the Fairmont Gia, so a body kit could be added! If you dont hate the front end.

b2tf · 11-05-2005, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenaz

That was my theory. Besides my auto V8 Ghia does the 1/4 in the same time as a certain EL2 XR8 manual.

: My mph is lower though :(

That's because said XR8 had an extra 140kgs in the drivers seat.......

:

Stevo · 11-05-2005, 08:07 PM

I say go for the el ghia with a XR front conversion!! :P
im biased tho

11-05-2005, 11:08 PM

mate im with you i would rather the xr front

Leah · 12-05-2005, 01:03 PM

*cough* here is a pic of a EL Ghia V8 with a el xr front on it.
Rather nice if i do say so myself!

**Polyal** · 12-05-2005, 02:12 PM

ok thats just hot!

I usually dont like chrome wheels, but thats done well with the darkness of the paint and the ghia chrome strip around the car.

Have you tried taking all the badges off the side? I think it would look even meaner!

A Ef2/EL Ghia with a manual conversion would have to be the ultimate e-series bar a GT.

12-05-2005, 08:14 PM

that thing looks mint

14-05-2005, 08:52 PM

thanks for all your help guys..i have just bought a el xr6 in manual...im over the moon with it

needfordspeed · 14-05-2005, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbt1

thanks for all your help guys..i have just bought a el xr6 in manual...im over the moon with it

Oh awesome! Is it the one I showed you on fordmods? If that was for sale in about 10 months I probbaly would considered that one for sure. Anyways got pics? Make another thread or something!

15-05-2005, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needfordspeed

Oh awesome! Is it the one I showed you on fordmods? If that was for sale in about 10 months I probbaly would considered that one for sure. Anyways got pics? Make another thread or something!

no but i did look at that car ...looked like a fairmont to me ..dont get me wrong clean car low kms bit low for my drive way . but i found another one lower kms and better condition again older person owned it 1 owner log books

GhiaEB · 15-05-2005, 03:07 PM

Go the monty... although by bro has just bought an EL XR6 and its nice but the montys are better in my eyes.

Cheers

Ben

21-05-2005, 09:05 AM

and guys i bought it

needfordspeed · 21-05-2005, 10:19 AM

Got pics??

21-05-2005, 11:02 PM

will post asap ..didnt get time today (work)just got home