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I did reply in it a fair bit. I searched for it to. I think it got lost in the server move.

Looks like ill have to find all my pics and post them here' date=' cos i got HEAPS!

I think your idea of value changed with the move to bikes van haha. Theres a big price differance. Chasers are worth every penny tho. They look so hot.

Anyway, heres a few from my collection.

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What wheels are they? i am planning to get something VIP look for my m35 let me know if this will suit my car or please suggest a wheel you think will suit

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Priced high 'cause it looks nice. A few guys here that own M35's and used to own M35's have been out to look at it and all said that it looks quite rough. I'd like to see it, but be stuffed flying u

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stephen looked at it, i havent, and wont bother after his comments to me about it. its too cheap for a 2003 model with that mileage and the mods/additions on it. be wary of it if you do go to look at

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Typed a lengtly reply and internet played up and it didn't save. Km's are fudged, I'm pretty sure of this, car is not as neat as you would expect for a 2003 with only 42,000 km's on the clock. Even t

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Hey guys,

I've only just joined SU (today, literally) and have found this tread extremely interesting.

I too looked at the silver M35 with NISMO bits on it that was talked about at the beginning of the tread. Took it for a test drive also and absolutely loved it, especially the handling. The family hack at the moment is a Ford Territory, so the handling of the M35 was sooo refreshing. I actually thought that the condition of the car wasn't that bad. Sure, the damage on the bumpers was a down fall, but the carpets and seats (especially the drivers seat that cops the abuse) I thought were in pretty good nic. And I'm a fussy buggar! The thing that I noticed most was that damn stale cigarette smell inside, a funny noise from the turbo when on boost (which sounded more like a supercharger than a turbo) and is in need of a complete detail. But the car felt quite tight, there were no rattles and the bumps were felt to be sure with the lowered stance, but weren't nasty.

I spoke with the owner and he seemed to be ok, for a used car salesman. He was upfront about the damage and explained that it hadn't been detailed yet (duh!), was going to fit a storage box where the Jap TV went, install a CD head unit and something about fixing the airbag light. How about that 2 yr warranty? Surely that should cover the car for that period? Or am I being naive?

So why am I going on about it? Well, if his trade offer was better, I would have traded the Terrible (sorry, Territory) that day. And his trade price was better than I would've got from 4 other dealers, 2 of which were Ford!

Anyway, search continues.

Cheers

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What sort of gains are you looking for?

VQ35 version is available for between 30 and 40k, better off spending 15k on a turbo version and pumping the rest into mods like I have. :)

The VQ25det should be capable of over 400wkw although no-one has had the balls for that hard a push yet.(gearbox would have to go, in favour of an R34 getrag) There are twin turbo manifolds that will bolt on if you want to have a crack...

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VQ35 version is available for between 30 and 40k, better off spending 15k on a turbo version and pumping the rest into mods like I have. :)

I think I got a bargain then! :thumbsup:

If your into forced induction, the VQ25det is the only way to go. The VQ35 is frail compared to it, and really needs full internals before adding a decent amount of boost.

That being said, I'm not taking my own advice (isn't that always the way...)

Also its not as easy as a RB. If your after a tried and true method, get a C34/ 260 . If your up for a challenge - NM35

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I think I got a bargain then! :thumbsup:

If your into forced induction, the VQ25det is the only way to go. The VQ35 is frail compared to it, and really needs full internals before adding a decent amount of boost.

That being said, I'm not taking my own advice (isn't that always the way...)

Also its not as easy as a RB. If your after a tried and true method, get a C34/ 260 . If your up for a challenge - NM35

Compared to the VQ25det, the VQ35de is "frail" BUT you can bolt on an APS TT kit, get a shift kit for your trans and be pumping out around the 280-300awkw mark on around 8psi.

Can't do that on the "treasured" engine.

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I have other ideas, but thats for a later thread.

I will not be running 8psi on a VQ35 thats for sure. That would make a mess of it pretty quick i should think. HKS suggest a max of .35 BAR / 5psi :down: on stock rods. Then theres the bloody gearbox :glare:

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warranty with a used japanese car? it wont cover shit. all of the warranty i have had experience with are a cock of shit. they only cover so much..

was the airbag light flashing?

Yeah, sounded too good to be true. I can't remember if the airbag light was flashing, but the dealer mentioned it. Anyway, I'm glad I read this thread before buying...

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Mate the silver m35 with NISMO bits and pieces? i took all advises from other people who looked at it and my mechanic, I ticked that car off my list and now I am happy of my ARX Four

Yep, that's the one. I'd be really interested in what your mechanic had to say about it. Anyway, I'm glad I read this thread before buying - it's been extremely helpful.

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Yeah, sounded too good to be true. I can't remember if the airbag light was flashing, but the dealer mentioned it. Anyway, I'm glad I read this thread before buying...

I reckon if the price is lower than he was asking its ok to purchase, but after inspection you will think where the hell is the $17990 is it worth it? lol

Also there is an oil marking on top of engine - not sure if you noticed that

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I reckon if the price is lower than he was asking its ok to purchase, but after inspection you will think where the hell is the $17990 is it worth it? lol

Also there is an oil marking on top of engine - not sure if you noticed that

No, I didn't notice the oil marking on top of the engine. Did it look like it indicated a leak or a spill or something else? Were you able to take it for a drive? The year, the milage and the price pricked my interest and the dealer mentioned $17500 - not a lot off it really. Wouldn't have minded getting another grand off though :-) I would definitely get it inspected by third party (NRMA and the like) and the dealer said that was ok. Anyway, was that your gold AR-X? It looks really tidy, nice find. First Stagea I ever drove was an AR-X from Northshore. Very nice.

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Anyone dealt with GT High Performance in Kirrawee?

Saw a great looking M35 RS today at North Shore Prestige.

http://www.northshoreprestige.com.au/view.php/used_cars/2002_Nissan_Stagea_250tRS_Four_Black_5_Speed_Automatic_Wagon/4520275/

Nismo suspension, Nismo exhaust, Black leather interior

Nice looking car.

Good hunting.

Andy

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I think it's better off you get your own mechanic to check it. I don't want to disclose something confidential:-). Ye I test drve the car and like I mentioned already an other peoe said. The kms does not reflect the car. I went there as the price was 17.5 then this bloke jacked it up to 17990 that's why I got turned off so bad lol he probably thinks that I don't do any research

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What sort of gains are you looking for?

VQ35 version is available for between 30 and 40k, better off spending 15k on a turbo version and pumping the rest into mods like I have. :)

The VQ25det should be capable of over 400wkw although no-one has had the balls for that hard a push yet.(gearbox would have to go, in favour of an R34 getrag) There are twin turbo manifolds that will bolt on if you want to have a crack...

Im starting to lose interest in the RB engines as everyone is doing them. I currently have a 26/30, T51r and C4 auto in my R33. The engine has just been freshened up and will be back in the car soon. Old tune @ 24psi made 475rwkw.

Are gtr parts able to be fitted into the M35...? As there is currently a powerglide/gtr auto box being developed.

So the VQ35 is pretty weak in stock form...? I havent done a search but is there upgraded, pistons, rods and cranks available..?

Is there much room in the bay for a high mount single setup like a GT4202r.

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I think I got a bargain then! :thumbsup:

If your into forced induction, the VQ25det is the only way to go. The VQ35 is frail compared to it, and really needs full internals before adding a decent amount of boost.

That being said, I'm not taking my own advice (isn't that always the way...)

Also its not as easy as a RB. If your after a tried and true method, get a C34/ 260 . If your up for a challenge - NM35

Are they the same block..? How hard do they rev...?

I like a challenge :cheers:

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