STAG250

Hi Just dropping by to update you all on my Stagea. I have owned it since 2007 and it had 71k on the clock when I bought it. I would have been one of the first, if not the first, to have need to replace my turbo soon after I bought it. Since then it has been no problem and I have now reached 320k on the clock. I did experience one issue and that was a wrongly fitted upper right rear suspension arm. This occurred after an accident and I believe the repairer obtained the wrong part, innocently enough, from a wrecker. It was subsequently picked up on by my mechanic at WoF time but not before excessive tyre wear had occurred due to the alignments being put out prematurely. The parts diagram shows a straight edge but the correct part for my car has a curved edge. An interesting experience since it has led to a further claim by me against the insurance company for not returning the vehicle in as good condition as before the accident. Other than this, the car has earned its sobriquet The Mighty, one that I give only to vehicles that surpass the 300k mark like my old Merc did. Happy and safe motoring to you all.

mine's leaked for ages, decided I'd just hang in there and been this way for ages, no problems

270,000kms here, had since 70 k. Only done one plug. Still get better mileage than you quote and it's a turbo. I wouldn't waste your money.

The ones I drove, rwd and awd, seemed to have power enough. Urgency from the get go no turbo lag. I had a behemoth of a passenger in RS4 test drive too and it hauled up a hill willingly enough. Good test that. They seem to be trickling through on these shores now mainly because we can no longer import the non-complying M35's. Expect to see more threads here as more owners change over.

Are these few and far between for any reason?

I managed to sort this through ANL Autospares, Wellington, thanks to Chris, the boss. $60 plus gst. (Would post an image but can't find the upload button in new site.)

I see that these are starting to trickle into NZ. Late models, low kms = higher prices. Have they made their appearance in Oz yet and does anyone know what they are like, performance, spec, fuel economy wise? I have been looking at Toyota Highlander/ Kluger but higher alleged fuel consumption and smaller tank puts me off. Range, for me, counts. I have seen 9.7 l / 100 kms for the Nissan quoted, with 80 l tank, which is more to my liking. Cruise control is my desire too and not sure if this comes as standard in Japan.

Bumping this as I need to get mine done for NZ Certificate of Fitness, within two weeks. At 262,000 kms I needed wheel bearings front left and rear right, which I did before the test, knowing they needed doing. Bad idea as I now need to go back to the front left all over. Ho hum. No luck at Autolign as they don't list any after markets on their system. Any help much appreciated. Ta.

Rear brake pads, steering rack boot, and the two bushes. Brake calipers were a pig to get off.

Thanks but I did the work already. $1,300 later (sensor $148 +gst)...I got my WoF. And it was 246,000 kms not 241. Here's hoping. BTW Nolethane bushes are now available for those control arms at about NZD 100 each.

This happened to me this week several times. Had been recalled too. Going in tomorrow for this and other fixes for WoF. 241,00kms.

The CX5's also look good and drive well too. The diesel LTD version I drove anyway.

i like the look of the xc70 2012 model though. I took one for a test drive and was surprised at its performance and roadholding vs my stag.

So how do the Volvo diesel turbos hold out since we're talking Euro a go go?

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I believe you mean the monsoons. I never had 'em and was put off by expense when I enquired. Try a wreckers but don't expect success.

Still going strong at 240,000 kms mark. Just did oil change yesterday. Rocker cover gaskets leak some oil and not sure at this stage if I want to fix that and replace plugs at same time as plugs (original since I bought it bar one) seem still to be ok. Still on original shocks too. These cars are built well that's for sure. Changed front rotors a few months ago. Not sure what I'd buy next but think it will be a diesel for my high mileage p.a. Has to be suv type vehicle too as I'm sick of bottoming out.

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here's my original thread fwiw http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/182960-m35-250t-turbo-removal-query/page__p__3321417__hl__stag250__fromsearch__1#entry3321417

I posted a thread with pics back in 2007 but I can't find it on search. Over 3 grand kiwi with a bit extra thrown in. turned into a real saga with turbo needing to be sent back to recon man because of wrong measurements of this or that. Been ok since though. A bit laggy but no real experience of properly working stock to compare it to. Has the flutter on waste gate sound effect.

You got to 120k? Lucky you. Mine was done at about 75K mark and was engine out job. Mechanic couldn't remove the bolts otherwise even with special tool he bought for the job. Cost an arm and a leg but has performed well since. Was reconned by an outfit in Nelson, SI. The stock unit is lightweight.

71 litres for 570 odd km's. Getting on for 150,00 km's mileage now. Have cat fuel filter fitted but seems to make little difference. Upwards of 200 km's on first quarter tank, open highway, promised much but failed to follow through in city driving. I expected better combined based on past performance. BTW: MY rank should be VQ25DET, to whom that matters.

700 km,s / 74L / @ 220,000 km mark. Still on original platinum plugs at purchase mark of 74,000 km's except for one plug. Crossed fingers will last til I sell it or trade.

Four new Michelin Primacy LC 255 55 17 tyres balanced and aligned and new front rotors and brake pads $1275 NZD all up brakes like a bitch now and hopefully no more awd fish tails in the wet like I had recently

thanks for the tip I'll check next service which is due in 4,000 kms