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Yes it is issue 89, "Road Test: M35 Stagea"

I got that magazine/dvd pack, only HPI mag I've ever bought (because it had a Stagea review :))

I won't post a full critique right now, but basically I thought the reviewer was a just little vague, and missed a couple of finer points (like saying in the spec's that the M35 was manufactured '96 -> current, but Nissan announced last year that they had ceased production of the Stagea).

The review does praise the M35 a lot when comparing it to the C34 models, specifically for its refinement, added space, improved rear visibility I think and improved styling (?). I don't like the assumption the reviewer makes for the latter. Some like the M35, some like the C34. One is not better than the other in my book, it's purely and simply a matter of personal preference (and budget), as it is with any import.

Lots of praise for the smoothness of the VQ engine (the VQ25DET turbo was tested in this review) and the boost comes on a little suddenly, apparently.

All in all the reviewer seemed to like the M35... I will lookup some more details when I can :cheers:

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