mrjayviper Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBW49N Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 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 upgrade4-fuel mileage isn’t that bad I average 400-450 per tank5-much bigger than a commodore wagon. ( and cooler ) 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 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? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjayviper Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjayviper Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjayviper Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBW49N Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Do you know how big is the tank? I cannot find this info. Thanks againI 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 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBW49N Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 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 commonAnd 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 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjayviper Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 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! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBW49N Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 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 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 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" Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBW49N Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 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 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBW49N Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Never seen a green one Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 2 hours ago, RBW49N said: Never seen a green one This was my 3rd C34 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 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.... 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBW49N Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 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 ? 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mloo Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7911651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stageaowner Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I've just started a thread for a C34 in the for sale topic: Check it out if you are interested! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477815-looking-to-buy-a-stagea/#findComment-7916005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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