This Is The New Recipe Chat Thread...

[Dunc]

I assume someones looking to buy this and repair it. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NISSAN-STAGEA-AR-X-2001-M35-WAGON-2-5L-TURBO-DAMAGE-R34-LIGHT-DAMAGE-REPAIR-/320826813759?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item4ab2c4ad3f#ht_968wt_1163

I recall that one going to Pickles some time ago, I guess it didnt sell or whoever bought it couldn't fix it for what the deemed an acceptable profit?

[Daleo]

I assume someones looking to buy this and repair it. http://www.ebay.com....f#ht_968wt_1163

I recall that one going to Pickles some time ago, I guess it didnt sell or whoever bought it couldn't fix it for what the deemed an acceptable profit?

This was on Ebay last year, he wanted somewhere at least $6500, obviously it was a little ambitious.

Originally, he was making out that it was only a couple of grand to repair; which we all know is basically bollocks.

Also, the rules have changed in NSW, so if a NSW buyer wanted it; this is basically a no-go unless you want to strip it.

[iamhe77]

Less damage and kms that were on my car... but less mods too.

[Dunc]

This was on Ebay last year, he wanted somewhere at least $6500, obviously it was a little ambitious.

Originally, he was making out that it was only a couple of grand to repair; which we all know is basically bollocks.

Also, the rules have changed in NSW, so if a NSW buyer wanted it; this is basically a no-go unless you want to strip it.

Basically anything thats been declared write off (even if only for financial reasons) cant be re-registered in NSW, is that correct?

SA still allows for financial write offs to be re-registered, but if it has any structural damage it'll never be road registerable.

$6.5k? You can buy a whole new Stagea for somewhere around $12k these days! Very ambitious. Its definitely a bit of work requried to get it back on the road, and theres a signficiant lead time in sourcing the parts (all has to come via sea). Definitely not a small project or one for the uninformed. Plus axis front ends are a bit more scarse to come by 2nd hand, likewise with the guards.

Less damage and kms that were on my car... but less mods too.

Only just slightly less than yours! Looks like it has an exhaust of some description, but no idea about the car other than that.

[Daleo]

Basically anything thats been declared write off (even if only for financial reasons) cant be re-registered in NSW, is that correct?

SA still allows for financial write offs to be re-registered, but if it has any structural damage it'll never be road registerable.

$6.5k? You can buy a whole new Stagea for somewhere around $12k these days! Very ambitious. Its definitely a bit of work requried to get it back on the road, and theres a signficiant lead time in sourcing the parts (all has to come via sea). Definitely not a small project or one for the uninformed. Plus axis front ends are a bit more scarse to come by 2nd hand, likewise with the guards.

Only just slightly less than yours! Looks like it has an exhaust of some description, but no idea about the car other than that.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's the case; I have a couple of mates who buy damaged RWO (repairable write off) bikes and repair them, they've basically stopped now.

[bigkevracer]

HAS HAD AN ADDITIONAL "SENTINEL WARRANTY PLAN" TAKEN OUT ON THE VEHICLE FOR 60 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE

Erm... would you really expect them to honour the warranty now?

[Daleo]

Most of those warranties are only valid for the original purchaser anyway; they're not transferrable.

But like you say; what difference does it make now...

[bigkevracer]

I'd be making a claim. Clearly something isn't right with the left hand front...

[Daleo]

I'm pretty sure those warranties don't cover wear and TEAR

[Dunc]

The headlight has completely fallen out, thats more than standard wear and tear! Theres definitely grounds for a claim there.

[zei20l]

i love that he said:

WOULD HAVE TO BE ONE OF THE BEST KEPT STAGEA'S AROUND

Yeah doesnt really look like it!

it will be good for parts, or to strip out and turn into a track car!

[WAGON_BOY]

I assume someones looking to buy this and repair it. http://www.ebay.com....f#ht_968wt_1163

I recall that one going to Pickles some time ago, I guess it didnt sell or whoever bought it couldn't fix it for what the deemed an acceptable profit?

i'll put dibbs on the chrome out of the front bar if anyone buys the car!!!!

[Daleo]

i love that he said:

WOULD HAVE TO BE ONE OF THE BEST KEPT STAGEA'S AROUND

Yeah doesnt really look like it!

it will be good for parts, or to strip out and turn into a track car!

Lol, except for the front left corner being smashed to shit...

Who's stripping an AXIS for the track; you might as well start with one of these...

Edited January 12, 2012 by Daleo

[66yostagea]

Are there more M35 than C34?

[iamhe77]

Wouldn't think so Hugh, still be more C34's getting around although M35's do seem to be flooding the market at present.

[PN-Mad]

we're just more vocal....

Noisy minority maybe...?

[ironpaw]

I assume someones looking to buy this and repair it. http://www.ebay.com....f#ht_968wt_1163

I recall that one going to Pickles some time ago, I guess it didnt sell or whoever bought it couldn't fix it for what the deemed an acceptable profit?

Is the owner of this car on SAU?

Didn't someone dinged his AXIS a few months ago?

[Dunc]

Is the owner of this car on SAU?

Didn't someone dinged his AXIS a few months ago?

I dont think they're on here. That car has been off the road for a while. I think Angus Smart posted about it when it was up for sale last time. You might be thinking of the silver Axis that went through pickles 6 or so months ago, that was up on M35Stagea.info for discussion. Went for over 3k at auction iirc

[slippylotion]

This axis has been on fleabay a few times now. Last time it was towards the end of last year and it did sell. I assume the buyer didn't end up paying as its the same guy listing it for sale again. I can't remember what it did sell for though. This seller must buy a lot of repairable write off cars from auction and try to on sell on fleabay for a quick profit. He has a heap of cars for auction and all apparently needing stuff all work.

[Big Fella]

Well it seems my old stagea has officially been written off.

Suggest all the SA lads keep an eye on the auctions and local wreckers.

Might be able to score yourselves some dayz carbon accessories and kit.