MagnaRacer

Just confirmed with JSpec that no-one has done the ADR tests yet for a M35 3.5lt V6 Though they say it could be done easily (as the V35 3.5lt 2004+ has been done and at worst could use the V35 cat converter), but someone has to be the first to buy one and get it happening. As much as I'd love one, buying an import is risky enough so I'll wait for someone else braver than I.

Jeez I wish I could just buy a end model 2007 M35 right now. I think i'll leave the hassle of compliance to someone else though so 2003 it is. SWC? I guess i mean for cruise and audio controls. I've only seen buttons on 2004 stageas like the one on jspec right now. So are you saying you can make that happen on a 2003 Stag? Got any pics? Are the 8 airbags standard or some optional 'safety pack' like in the outback. Was very disappointed to find out the outback I test drove today only had 2 airbags (well I'm more worried about when my wife drives the care hehehe). So you've seen airbags in the roof? Very cool. Is the 8 airbag option pretty rare or standard? So you can make it so an Iphone (yep im getting one) and the existing TV/GPS unit will work in Aus? Is that using digitial Tv or analogue? How about the GPS?

I am also seriously looking at a M35 Stagea. Are the 2004-2007 model M35 3.5lt V6 ones ever going to be available in Australia for compliance or should I just give up and get a 2003 2.5lt turbo? I'd prefer to get a newer one as the 2004+ (series 2) ones look heaps better (new head lights) and have steering wheel audio controls and other goodies. The 3.5lt V6 would probably be smoother than the 2.5lt turbo too wouldn't it? Also does anyone know what airbag configurations you can get in the M35 series one? There are two M35s on the web that say they have '8 airbag safety systems'. Is that for real? Does that mean they have curtain airbags? Caradvice are always on about how much curtain airbags make the difference between life and death in many accidents (Alborz was a workmate of mine). Anyone know the best place to service a Stagea is in Brisbane and what the average servicing costs are? I'm guessing cause its a turbo they have to be serviced every 5000kms? I've heard Chris Rogers name banded about for modifications but not sure about the best M35 stagea shops for servicing are - especially on the Northside. Thanks for any replies! If I don't figure this stuff out soon my Mrs will make us buy a Subaru Outback... or worse instead. I'd really prefer a Stag if i can figure this stuff out

I personally thought this one was the best looking r32 ive seen. (Not mine or anything, just my opinion).

Hmmm so being 185cm / 6Ft '1 it might be a bit tight in there.. Is the insurance better on the sedan version? I'd be looking at the tiptronic auto sedan version also so surely that would be be better even though its a turbo import? I'm hoping something like 900 to 1000.. currently im a platinum member (hehe) of RACQ but they probably will hear the word skyli.... and say 'take your mobile coffin outta here!'. Did yours come with the tv/satnav/dvd system? If so do you use it at all for anything?

Hi I am a long time 'lurker' of these forums and I am looking at getting an R34 Series 2 in the next six months. I currently have a 2001 Magna (yes flame away) and I would be interested in any R34 owners who could give me a comparison between these two cars (apart from the obvious performance diff). I am pretty happy with the Magna except I'd probably like a little bit more 'go' and I'm sick of driving what most people think is a boring old mans car. Series 2 R34s seem pretty hard to find. One of the importers (who advertises on this site) seems to have one 2001 4 door gtt which looks awesome (especially for a 4 door - which will keep the Mrs happy). Its got one of those series 2 tv/dvd/satnavs but i've read you basically can only use it for dvd and the tv tuner is too expensive to convert and the satnav doesnt have an Aussie map disc (or am i wrong?). Does anyone know when more 2001 and newer R34's are going to start coming here or where the best place too look is?