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Also does anyone know much about converting maps and stuff... This guy told me to get this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-HD-DVB-T-MPEG4-H-264-Digital-TV-Tuner-Receiver-Box-w-2x-Aerial-4-AU-UK-EU-K1-/310699343299?pt=AU_Gadgets&hash=item48571fbdc3 And he will install it and make the screen usable...

so guess drilling isnt DIY job, guess i could drain the oil and stuff.. But yeah how much should i be looking at, could you that for me or anywhere i could take my car?

Yeah thats ok i guess... My previous bad experience was with that saab with turbo literally exploding i thought the car was on fire with all the smoke coming from the back... So you reckon its worth drilling those bolts? How much should i be looking at for that and also could you tell the condition of the turbo so i could at least know what to expect? thanks again

Thanks man... So seems like it can go for another 100 000km but it might also die in the next 100km... The car has been serviced regularly since imported but who knows back in Jap.. As i said i just wouldnt like it to break while im 1000kms far from home , and i do long fishing trips from time to time.. Anyway is it a big job drilling that hole, and can someone that does it give approximate condition on turbo and its possible lifespan ...I wouldnt mind doing some work now, but didnt have those 2k in plans yet...

Thats cool, as i said i dont mind the noise, its just the feel that the thing might break any time that bothers me.. what kind of warning was it, i just wouldnt like to break somewhere to far from home etc.

hm, yeah thought its same as skyline so thought it would be cheaper really... I mean as theres all mods and stuff but yeah, when that Saab turbo blew they asked for 1500AUD for reconditioned one here in AU, so i bought brand new genuine one from UK for 750 with shipping.. But yeah.. So what would you recomend, change it all staright away, do that drilling thing make it go as far as it can or something else...I just dont like driving a car that i know is going to break at some point... You know all that freaking out, you never know when its gonna happen... Just imagine it breaking up somwhere far away in the bush, id need another thousand for taxi and towing ...

Thanks for help man... Im not into forums much and just hate navigating through this, my registration failed 3 times, there is something wrong with it.. Ive used all my email addresses and never got that email reply when registering.. so facebook log in worked in the end.. As for mods, i never thought of it, i was looking for a station wagon really, but when i tested some cars i thought why would i buy a ford or a holden.. Honestly this stagea feels better than my brothers brand new ford, not to mention 6-7 years old models in the same price range as the stag... So i guess i wouldnt mind some mods that would be reasonable, not to expensive and something that wouldnt need much maintenance, i just need a reliable car... 2k sounds a bit expensive for a new turbo... I mean one of the reasons i choose nisan over European was cheaper parts,expenses etc... When my 2004 Saab turbo exploded it was less expensive.. 750AUD for brand new genuine turbo with shipping plus arround 900AUD for labour, and it needed a bit more work as turbo literally exploded..there were bits and pieces of it in the exhaust etc..

Thanks for that, as i said i almways owned european cars, but i needed something more spacious for my second car, and this Stagea bought me over Passat and Citroen coz of the space and those easy to fold back seats.... I love the Volvo look as well , and yeah it runs smooth,though the driving position is a bit weird, i felt much more comfy in Citroen-Passat but yeah im here so i need some help... Im in S/E Melbourne. So the noise pretty much means turbo is near the end?....Any info on how much it should cost,just to prepare ? DId you mean its not a bad thing THanks

Hello nissan people.. After owning only European cars for almost 10 years i bought 2003 Nissan Stagea NM35 AR-X Four... I was after station wagon for every day use, just needed something with a bit more space...As my budget was arround 10k thought ford-holden is my best option, but after checking the prices choice was actually between 2005 VW Passat,2006 Citroen and the Sagea that i bought, i just loved the space in this one. So as im new to Jap's cars i just have some questions ... Turbo noise? There is this kinda (vacum cleaner,aeroplane engine,muffled deep whistle or dunno how to explain) noise when accelerating. Im sure its turbo but just not sure is it normal. I have tried to search for stuff and thats how i came to this forum actually, some people say it can be turbo dying some say its normal for this car... Its not that it bothers me as noise if its normal for this car.. My last turbo car was saab 9-5 and never experienced any noise... Also is there any other things i should check,change or have in mind since i own it for a few days only,... The car has been serviced 500Kms ago, oil looks fine and it runs smooth... Another question about that screen, i know it has GPS,TV and stuff, its translated so most of it is in english,but nothing works apart from fuel consumption thing... Is there and what is the best way to put it to use, or should i just get new custom multimedia unit , i just wouldnt like to have to screens and one of them with no use... Thanks heaps Edit: the car has 93000