N/a Stageas

[WTF-33R]

Hey all, i have a mate who falls under the p-plate resictions and loves the stagea. are there any known n/as in aus? can they be imported?

Cheers all,

WTF33R

[mcnamg]

Hey all, i have a mate who falls under the p-plate resictions and loves the stagea. are there any known n/as in aus? can they be imported?

Cheers all,

WTF33R

If he can afford an M35 they are available N/A however the C34 series N/A models dont meet the power to weight ratio to qualify for import under SEVS

[WTF-33R]

cheers for the info. hes gonna be cut

[mcnamg]

No worries

[AlexCim]

Dude, the SEVS scheme did him a favor.

A stock TURBO Stagea is slow... I could only imagine an RB20DE Stagea!

[Stinky Rooster]

/\ *shudders*

[Mr_RS4]

2.5ltrs of n/a power pulling 1700 odd kg's. He'd be better off getting a push bike, or just walking. It'd be quicker I still think they should have looked at a VG30 out of the Z32 or even better a VH45 from the cima or something like that. Ummmmmmmm blown V8 stagea

P.S If he saves from now till he gets off his P's he could get a nice 260RS Stagea. It'd be worth the wait imo.

Edited May 24, 2007 by Mr_RS4

[Deceiver]

The poor sod in question here, is me.

Indeed, I have fallen in love with Stageas (they're beautiful.. in an ugly sort of way). Presently am on my Ls, but am 2 months off getting my Ps. Once I get my Ps, am going to buy the Stagea, and con the RTA in giving me a turbo exemption. If that fails, of course, I'll rip out the turbo, bung in an aftermarket ECU, and live with that until I can get some turbo happening. Yes, I am aware it will move slower than a turd, but it's an auto, and a wagon anyway - it's not like I'm buying it for performance.

Waiting until I'm off my Ps is not an option.

Some of you may be wondering about the username too.. well, I currently have a Corolla, and anyone who knows me from any of the Toyota sites will tell me I'm going to "the darkside" (Shh! Don't tell them!). Nuts to them. RB25 powah!!

Edited May 26, 2007 by Corolla92

[WTF-33R]

Welcome young Benjamin, good to see my RB25DET has opened your eyes

[Terminal]

If you look at the list of restricted vehicles, the stagea isn't listed, so maybe you could get them on a technicality and still drive your stagea?

[Deceiver]

But the RTA does say something along the lines of "Although your vehicle may not be listed here, it may still be restricted" iirc.

EDIT:

Just checked for myself..

"NISSAN STAGEA RS4 4D WAGON 6 2498 cc TURBO MPFI 4A 1996 TURBO 6"

It's on the list

Edited May 27, 2007 by Corolla92

[munchstagea]

"apparently" the non-turbo is a little hard to get off the line...

[Terminal]

But the RTA does say something along the lines of "Although your vehicle may not be listed here, it may still be restricted" iirc.

EDIT:

Just checked for myself..

"NISSAN STAGEA RS4 4D WAGON 6 2498 cc TURBO MPFI 4A 1996 TURBO 6"

It's on the list

ah, well there you go. They must have added it recently, because it wasn't on the list when they first brought out the law.

why not get a 1997 stagea then, it's not on the list

[joe26f]

or 98+ go the series 2's im on my p's but im not a new p plater and ive had the car for 12 months

[Deceiver]

ah, well there you go. They must have added it recently, because it wasn't on the list when they first brought out the law.

why not get a 1997 stagea then, it's not on the list

You're an ideas man..

[Ska]

My 1997 Stagea will be sale shortly for between $20-$15k......................

[Deceiver]

My 1997 Stagea will be sale shortly for between $20-$15k......................

Sadly, you're a bit far away. That's my kinda budget though

Anyway, Im looking to import.

Edited May 29, 2007 by Corolla92

[ashlogan]

Sadly, you're a bit far away. That's my kinda budget though

Anyway, Im looking to import.

Wouldn't "importing" ska's car be a whole lot easier than dealing with shipping, compliance and the wait? Its a known quantity and seems to be well set up.

[Deceiver]

Wouldn't "importing" ska's car be a whole lot easier than dealing with shipping, compliance and the wait? Its a known quantity and seems to be well set up.

I guess so, but I'm fussy I guess it's just personal preference wether to import or to buy locally.

[joe26f]

was that $20 to $15000 ska? might pick me self up a bargain