Looking to buy a Stagea

[mrjayviper]

I'm looking to buy this wagon and wondering if the community can help with some questions.

1. Anything to look out for during a pre-sale inspection?

2. Looking at the parts list thread, am I correct in saying parts for general/regular maintenance (change oil/brake pads) are easy to get hold off?

3. What are weak parts of these cars if any?

4. Fuel mileage for someone who doesn't have a heavy foot?

5. Is the boot as big as a commodore wagon?

Thank you in advance!

Edited July 17, 2019 by mrjayviper

[RBW49N]

I'm looking to buy this wagon and wondering if the community can help with some questions.
1. Anything to look out for during a pre-sale inspection?
2. Looking at the parts list thread, am I correct in saying parts for general/regular maintenance (change oil/brake pads) are easy to get hold off?
3. What are weak parts of these cars if any?
4. Fuel mileage for someone who doesn't have a heavy foot?
5. Is the boot as big as a commodore wagon?
Thank you in advance!

1-Check for rust under the mirrors
2-Parts are easy to get
3-Stagea brakes are a let down but most have a 4 spot Nissan upgrade
4-fuel mileage isn’t that bad I average 400-450 per tank
5-much bigger than a commodore wagon. ( and cooler )

[KiwiRS4T]

1 hour ago, mrjayviper said:

I'm looking to buy this wagon and wondering if the community can help with some questions.

1. Anything to look out for during a pre-sale inspection?

2. Looking at the parts list thread, am I correct in saying parts for general/regular maintenance (change oil/brake pads) are easy to get hold off?

3. What are weak parts of these cars if any?

4. Fuel mileage for someone who doesn't have a heavy foot?

5. Is the boot as big as a commodore wagon?

Thank you in advance!

When you say "this" wagon was there supposed to be a photo or a link? If not what model are you interested in?

[mrjayviper]

23 minutes ago, KiwiRS4T said:

When you say "this" wagon was there supposed to be a photo or a link? If not what model are you interested in?

I was talking about Stagea in general. 

[mrjayviper]

1 hour ago, RBW49N said:

1-Check for rust under the mirrors
2-Parts are easy to get
3-Stagea brakes are a let down but most have a 4 spot Nissan upgrade
4-fuel mileage isn’t that bad I average 400-450 per tank
5-much bigger than a commodore wagon. ( and cooler )

The rear view side mirrors? Any reason for the rest there? Thanks

Edited July 17, 2019 by mrjayviper

[mrjayviper]

2 hours ago, RBW49N said:

4-fuel mileage isn’t that bad I average 400-450 per tank
 

Do you know how big is the tank? I cannot find this info. Thanks again

[RBW49N]

Do you know how big is the tank? I cannot find this info. Thanks again

I most I have Put in was 58 litres
And the watergate refs on foam order the mirror and they rust there it’s pretty common

[RBW49N]

I most I have Put in was 58 litres
And the watergate refs on foam order the mirror and they rust there it’s pretty common

And the water gets on foam under the mirror and they start to rust there it’s pretty common.

I should read what I type before posting

[mrjayviper]

44 minutes ago, RBW49N said:

And the water gets on foam under the mirror and they start to rust there it’s pretty common.

I should read what I type before posting

another questions please. You mentioned the brakes are a letdown. are you saying it's better to change the calipers to the 4 piston caliper? Thanks again!

[RBW49N]

another questions please. You mentioned the brakes are a letdown. are you saying it's better to change the calipers to the 4 piston caliper? Thanks again!

Yes the 4 pistons from skylines fit and work better

[KiwiRS4T]

There is a huge difference between the C34 and M35 Stageas - chalk and cheese.

Read the thread above this one helpfully titled "Buyer's Guide -the C34 Stagea" and then a bit further up

"Summary of the M35 info Uber Thread"

[RBW49N]

There is a huge difference between the C34 and M35 Stageas - chalk and cheese.
Read the thread above this one helpfully titled "Buyer's Guide -the C34 Stagea" and then a bit further up
"Summary of the M35 info Uber Thread"

I just thought he would be looking at the best ones. C34

[Duncan]

That's what I assumed too 

There is an awesome green, manual stagea in sydney that would probably be for sale soon. Well looked after, low klm car in good condition.

[RBW49N]

Never seen a green one

[KiwiRS4T]

2 hours ago, RBW49N said:

Never seen a green one

This was my 3rd C34

[Duncan]

33 minutes ago, KiwiRS4T said:

This was my 3rd C34

Love it (both the colour, and that it was your third )

They also came in a very light green and a two tone light green....but that is the green I meant.

And I know I sound indecisive, but I also love that series 2 yellow. It is so understated for a family car, kind of gives away the stagea secret....

[RBW49N]

Love it [emoji4] (both the colour, and that it was your third [emoji4] )
They also came in a very light green and a two tone light green....but that is the green I meant.
And I know I sound indecisive, but I also love that series 2 yellow. It is so understated for a family car, kind of gives away the stagea secret....

Yellow is the best. My wife thinks not but I like it ?

[mloo]

Also in the same position - looking for a clean 34.

This is super helpful:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/92065-buyers-guide-the-nissan-c34-stagea

[stageaowner]

I've just started a thread for a C34 in the for sale topic:

Check it out if you are interested!