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Long term reader, minimal poster ;)

questions regarding the stagea

looking a family wagon as Im moving up from a sedan and as this will be a daily driver, will need something safe.

commodore wagon ( VF/VE ) is on the list , but if a stagea can be had cheaper , ill buy it

can it run 95 octane ? ( being daily car )

So questions are , does the stagea have rearward facing airvents for the second row passengers ?

not sure which model has it

is leather on all models ?

Sunroof ( optional , not fussed )

which model is better suited ( turbo 6 or the NA models )

Thanks all

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Some came with air vents for the second row. Ive had 2 M35's and only my current one has them

Leather was an option, but standard on the ARX and AXIS

Sunroofs was also an option

Cant really comment on the NA models but i have had 2 VQ25DET's and they are a really good motor imo

With running 95, im sure someone here can give better info than i can. Ive always ran 98 on mine

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It really depends on which model you are look at, M35 or C34 S1 or S2

I have a C34 Series 2 Dayz edition that is optioned with an RB25 Neo, auto, RWD, Traction control, Multi Av system, Advest audio system, privacy glass, HID's, tow bar, cloth seats no sunroof and tien coilovers all round.

It is used as my family car with 3 kids and 2 dogs, believe it or not the kids have more room on the back seat compared with our previous vehicle that was a HZJ105r Landcruiser.

The C34 gets an average of 550 - 610 km per tank with the wife driving it. I can not fault the vehicle, they are comfy, roomy and enjoyable to drive.

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Daleo Grand Master

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VE or VF is a way better family car. Cheap insurance.

Way more rear seat room, better safety, better security. Anywhere can work on them. No trouble getting parts.

And you can camouflage yourself among the bogans in any major city.

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The more important question is, when they stop making Commondores in Straya and start importing Chevys and putting Holden badges on them will bogans still put Chevy badges on their Holden badged Chevys?

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The more important question is, when they stop making Commondores in Straya and start importing Chevys and putting Holden badges on them will bogans still put Chevy badges on their Holden badged Chevys?

Can oath m8, chev badges 4 life[emoji106]
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The question is more do you want a Stagea?

The VE on paper is better for everything you are looking at; cheaper parts, more modern, better climate control, safer, cheaper to run and likely better resale.

The only pro for the Stagea is that it is a Stagea.

Don't get me wrong, I love mine - and I bought it with the idea of it being the Daily and eventually Family Wagon.

But I also bought it because I wanted a Stagea, if I had only wanted a Family wagon I would go VE in a heart beat.

The rear ducts were an option on the M35 I believe, however its been shown that it can be retrofitted with ease as the ducts just terminate under the center console/arm rest.

The NA model PM35 is a better option for parts as it shares an engine with 350z's and V35's and its upkeep is likely less being naturally aspirated and RWD.

I also imagine you could easily get away with 95 octane in the NA - I wouldn't use anything but 98 in the turbo myself (it can still likely run on 95 though).

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Thanks Dymze

interesting about the NA stagea , wasnt aware that it was RWD ( thought only 4wd like 2.5turbos )

I imagine the PM35 would use a lot less fuel as well , being non turbo , less weight and no 4wd .

also in regards to safety

didnt some stageas get optioned with 4 or 6 airbags ?

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Thanks Dymze

interesting about the NA stagea , wasnt aware that it was RWD ( thought only 4wd like 2.5turbos )

I imagine the PM35 would use a lot less fuel as well , being non turbo , less weight and no 4wd .

also in regards to safety

didnt some stageas get optioned with 4 or 6 airbags ?

Nope. Ever-so-slightly better for highway. Better in stop-start depending on whether you play on-boost of not

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