M35 Available Soon

[thedriver]

Heya all,

Was just having a few service items done at Northshore Prestige today and saw they had the M35 Stagea waiting for some last minute compliance work. I'm guessing it's the first in Australia... ???

Took some photos so you could all check it out. Looks like they'll be going through a few of these.

[AlexCim]

Schweet.

Ill wait a few years to upgrade, too expensive now value for money.

[3intheBack]

A bit like this one.

http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/used-car/NI...nd/1272189.aspx

Luv the two way boot.

Dont know about the two tone dash though.

Edited March 20, 2006 by 3intheBack

[Ska]

A bit like this one.

http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/used-car/NI...nd/1272189.aspx

Luv the two way boot.

Dont know about the two tone dash though.

Yeah seen that one a couple of months ago, Ernie (Nizmo Motorsports) has it and can comply them.

I love the m35, it just needs a half decent body kit to finish it off!

[ian]

I looked at these before buying my (the wifes) series 2, but decided not to due to 1) only in auto, and 2) engine change to the VQ25DET - and I preferred to stay with the tried and trusted RB25DET NEO. Instead I got the latest series 2 S I could find, which was only a few months before they stopped making them..

[mike40sydney]

i dunno guys the new shape looks more like a volvo than the old ones and the interior does nothing for me at all if anything i think the took a step backwards just dont seem to have the air and style of the rs4sorry guys just my 2 cents worth ....mike..........

[AMS]

They look like shit standard - but as Cy says, a nice bodykit finishes them off nicely

Back looks weird though ^^^

[timmmay]

those pics look pretty good AMS...i do agree, the back is weird, now it really does look like a volvo!

the "Axis" version looks nice http://www.nissan.co.jp/STAGEA/M35/0408/AXIS/axis.html

[GorGasm]

That kitted white one is mint! I might buy one next if i dont get a GTR hah.

The vq25det is a mint engine it has over 400NM standard!

The only problem i see is they are very heavy.

[T0nyGTSt]

How much does it weigh?

What is the biggest engine it has?

Does it come in manual?

It is 4wd?

How much is it?

Am I annoying you guys?

[Rezz]

1) How much does it weigh?

2) What is the biggest engine it has?

3) Does it come in manual?

4) It is 4wd?

5) How much is it?

6) Am I annoying you guys?

1) The heaviest AR-X Four version weighs 1710kg. Goes down from there to 1550kg for the RWD 2.5L 250RS.

2) It was 3.0L till 2004 when the 3.5L VQ35DE was introduced to the Stagea (finally).

3) No! No manual for you Stagea people! It's a shopping/family car! If you think the VQ35DE is a 'Skyline/Fairlady Z' engine, then think again! It's also in the ElGrand people mover van... talk about versatile.

4) Yes, 4WD is offered for all capacities (2.5, 3.0 and 3.5) in varying trim levels.

5) New they're between $30,000 and $40,000 in Japan.

6) Only if you get me to answer all these questions then *don't* get an M35

An old colleague of mine in Japan had an M35, and while it was only the 2.5L 250RX, he had the 'AXIS' M35 kit and wheels on it (AXIS is one of Nissans optional parts divisions, as is 'Own') and it looked the goods. Pity it was AT.

[Terminal]

I'm never going to get one. It's been a pain in the butt converting my S1 to manual, no way i'd try and do it on the V6. also they got rid of the frameless windwos, whats the go with that? that was the main reason i got one over an R34 4door. too bad nissan, you could have done much better...

[Rezz]

Yeah ^^^ I've always thought the frameless doors are what set alot of Japanese sedans and the Stagea apart. The old Accord Aerodeck had frameless doors too I think? Makes all the difference.

[Ska]

So the 260RS is not being made anymore?

[AMS]

I think it may be... I'll see if I can find the link. Not sure though

[ian]

So the 260RS is not being made anymore?

My understanding is that it has't been made for ages...

[Rezz]

So the 260RS is not being made anymore?

You're talking about a car that hasn't been made for almost 5 years...

[AlexCim]

To the best of my knowledge, no S2 stagea autechs were made?

I mean, ive seen some with RB26's and Autech kits, but i didnt think Autech actually made anything 98+ (aka, s1)

[Rezz]

To the best of my knowledge, no S2 stagea autechs were made?

I mean, ive seen some with RB26's and Autech kits, but i didnt think Autech actually made anything 98+ (aka, s1)

I think you've got a case of 'out of sight, out of mind'... S2's were made, but I've only ever seen them in pics.

The S1/2's were made between 08/1997 and 09/2001

Pic:

[EGA41T]

they have been made, cos ive got that front bar on my stagea.