Buying An M35 Stagea - Tons Of Questions

[Daleo]

Speaking of which, what would it cost for a N/A 2+2 300ZX? Was looking at a couple on Carsales instead of Stags for a change, xD. Seems like it would be a better first car than the Stag, plus I can always retrofit twin turbos later (with some difficulty).

300ZX eh?

Get used to this;

If in doubt; engine out.

[BodenM]

300ZX eh?

Get used to this;

If in doubt; engine out.

Read about that, haha. If I do get a 300ZX, hopefully I won't have to pull the engine out too much. I'd probably just (after driving it home) pull the engine out and just replace anything and everything that hadn't been replaced recently, to hopefully save time+money in the long run instead of just replacing everything as it fails.

[PN-Mad]

You seem to be a reasonably intelligent young guy. I'm sure you can go to Just car and get a quote.

Two words, you'll get to know them.

Engine out.

[Sydsyd]

I agree with all previous posts/suggestions to OP.

Stag is not a suitable first car for 99% of people who just started to drive. A car that's reasonably cheaper, a tad bit older and had a lot of support (from mechanics and more general car community) would be much better for learning in both driving, maintenance and general car knowledge until enough "driving experience" such as car limits, handling different traffic situations, accidents, police attention etc. In the mean time you can also get contacts & connections such as trusty mechanics/workshops, where to buy parts and from which supplier while avoiding the dodgy mechanics, suppliers & stealerships (i mean dealership ).

My 2 cents.

Edited April 15, 2012 by Sydsyd

[iamhe77]

Agree with what everyone else has written except Ryan

Craig is the only Stagea owner that should be missing their R31. Seriously, what could you possibly miss??

i had the same thing when getting the AXIS insured etc they didnt know what it was......... i'm like NO it isnt an ARX

Haha, at least the ARX was listed when you got your insurance!

Nothing like having to convince the finance company of the value of the car because there was no reference on Redbook lol. Had to go by the difference between C34 S1 and S2

[zei20l]

These days, get an N13 SSS, or one of those N15 Autech's that iron chef is bringing in. you'll have a great time and it'll be cheaper to fix.

i think you mean autech S15

[WAGON_BOY]

Agree with what everyone else has written except Ryan

Craig is the only Stagea owner that should be missing their R31. Seriously, what could you possibly miss??

Haha, at least the ARX was listed when you got your insurance!

Nothing like having to convince the finance company of the value of the car because there was no reference on Redbook lol. Had to go by the difference between C34 S1 and S2

i had to get an independant valuation of the AXIS and submit it to the insurance company lol

[bigkevracer]

Agree with what everyone else has written except Ryan

Craig is the only Stagea owner that should be missing their R31. Seriously, what could you possibly miss??

That hurts man! R31 was a great car, and we did everything and went everywhere with it! Never under estimate the R31!

[bigkevracer]

i think you mean autech S15

Nup, N15... http://www.ironchefimports.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=461&Itemid=30

[Mr 20Valve]

i think you mean autech S15

Autech does do a 2 door N15 Pulsar too

[Mr 20Valve]

d'oh! Beaten!

[BodenM]

Nup, N15... http://www.ironchefi...d=461&Itemid=30

What's the difference between the N15 and the Autech version? Is it just a body kit, or is it a full tune?

[Mr 20Valve]

What's the difference between the N15 and the Autech version? Is it just a body kit, or is it a full tune?

Different engine (SR20VE) and it's a 2-door!

[Daleo]

That hurts man! R31 was a great car, and we did everything and went everywhere with it! Never under estimate the R31!

I'm with you Ryan! Served me well, owned for 10 years, 300,000km on an already 190 000km old engine, bought back from the insurance company twice & rebuilt after being written off (both times by pensioners) Suspension work, GTR brakes, manual conversion, R33 rack conversion; awesome.

I miss the boxy goodness of my 31 too...

[PN-Mad]

Maybe we can give OP a insight into first cars. Post up your first car- pics can be representative if you don't have a pic any more...

Mine: 1978 C210 Skyline Coupe - $500

IMG_4089[1] by PNM35, on Flickr

[Commsman]

Handsome lad back then Alex.

What happened?

[scotty nm35]

My first car was a KE30 Corrola with a 2TG Celica twin cam and 5 speed. Similar to this car.

[iamhe77]

VH Commodore. Light blue with blue vinyl seats that would strip your skin off in the summer.

No air-con of course and the "mighty" *cough* 3.3 I6.

Was not treated well.

Then a blue R31 sedan (series 3). Was more comfortable and only slightly more reliable than the VH even though it was looked after a lot better.

Then the M35, again blue. Whilst I did actually like the colour I do not like blue as a car colour in general although I can understand if you thought otherwise!

Thank fk that the next Stag is not blue!

[PN-Mad]

Handsome lad back then Alex.

What happened?

Married.

[Daleo]

Maybe we can give OP a insight into first cars. Post up your first car- pics can be representative if you don't have a pic any more...

Mine: 1978 C210 Skyline Coupe - $500

Good idea Alex;

Not my pics, but mine looked identical to this.

Triumph 2500S;

With a bit of this underbonnet shizzle;

Full Smiths gauge dash, timber trim, and an 4speed gearbox with electric overdrive.

Jealous much?

Just discovered what I SHOULD have bought;

Edited April 17, 2012 by Daleo