SU8TLE Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Anyone here use their M35 Stagea as a daily family car? I currently own a VZ exec wagon for the same purpose and would prefer something a bit 'sportier' in a family mover. So to you who do use your Stagea as a daily... A few questions? Average fuel consumption (with minimal mods) drove normally? My VZ gets around 10-10.5L/100kms babying it for comparison. Insurance? Mega expensive? (28y.o/perfect history) Service costs? Compared to the average Aussie family car? I expect it to be a little more expensive due to it being an import, but not say... Legnum expensive? In general... Does an M35 Stagea make a good family car? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangles Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 mate, thats exactly what the Stagea is for.... family wagon on the sporty side Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5903507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkevracer Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Fuel economy babying it is around 13-14L/100 Insurance can be mega expensive, depends who you go through. I've seen anywhere from $800-2000 for full comp. Service costs? I've seen nothing shocking so far. Quality fluids and filters are the same price, I guess the difference is you want to make sure you put quality stuff in. Just depends on whether stuff breaks, but most parts I've bought so far haven't been much more expensive. I think it'd make a good family car, but I don't have a family Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5903512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamhe77 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 * Yes, I use it for eeeeeverything. * Yes it makes an awesome family car (no kids but a wife and 90kg of canine means I need a wagon). * Fuel economy will not be fantastic. I drive a lot of hwy and generally average 10-11L/100 or so. Around town is pretty bad, but they have a bit fuel tank for a reason! * Insurance I pay 1200pa full comp as a daily with all my mods listed through Shannons (34yo) * Servicing shouldn't be more expensive than any other Nissan... but do yourself a favour and do your own servicing. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5903530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SU8TLE Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 I think we pay around $600 full comp now on the VZ wagon. I paid over $800 when I had my VY SS last year (sold for family wagon). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5903535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamhe77 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Yes, but when you label a heap of mods that price goes up. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5903558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SU8TLE Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Yeah I guess the idea would be to keep it stock as much as possible... Well try to ;-) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5903659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamhe77 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 but where's the fun in that? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5903682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAGON_BOY Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 as a daily yes it'll work but u do have to consider warming it up and cooling it down............ u cant just do 5min runs in it, and that said females usually dont have a clue on this. i know my car is a little over tempremental but even stopping into a servo and filling up doesnt always make the car to happy to start again if its a quick stop............ other than that it's a great car, done everything from going on holiday with 5 mates and stacking the car to hauling my german sheperd around, but also if ur like me and u get a car like this the mods keep coming pretty damn quick!!!!!! cheers, Theo. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5903719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkevracer Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 You might need to look at that starting problem Theo, I've never had an issue... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5903730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAGON_BOY Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 You might need to look at that starting problem Theo, I've never had an issue... pretty sure its the battery too and i'll do another ecu reset but i'll let them do that when i go for a service in 600km and get my free battery under warranty Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5903746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamhe77 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 i know my car is a little over tempremental but even stopping into a servo and filling up doesnt always make the car to happy to start again if its a quick stop............ Turn the key to the accessory position for 2-3 seconds before cranking it over instead of just quickly turning the key. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5903837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAGON_BOY Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Turn the key to the accessory position for 2-3 seconds before cranking it over instead of just quickly turning the key. aaahhh let the glow plugs warm up first aye ROFL............... bloody diesels HAHA Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5904555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy65b Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I use my car as a daily driver/work/family car. Average economy prior to mods = 12.7L/100 with mods 13.5 - 14.5L/100km. Servicing costs are cheaper than any other car I have owned as I do all my own work on it. No timing belt to replace and very helpful forum make looking after it possible. Insurance = 1500 but my stock Outback cost 900 so not much more given that is not business registered. Oh the value of living in Sydney. (over 40 and good driving record) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5904615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetwreck Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 pretty sure its the battery too and i'll do another ecu reset but i'll let them do that when i go for a service in 600km and get my free battery under warranty Sounds like the battery....I had the same problem.....battery lost amps Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5904999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage222 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 yet another family man here.. love it the stagea dearly! i put on my on direct gas injection to keep fuel costs down.. get about 16L per 100 giving it squirt now and then and the rest in traffic gets a bit better on the freeway. would highly recommend one! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5905004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SU8TLE Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 thanks for the info guys. i guess i was most worried about servicing/parts costs as ive looked into the mitsu Legnum and servicing for that car was insanely high. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5938892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydsyd Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 was looking into legnums too before deciding on the stagea... had a chat with a few mates and they mostly adviced me to go for the M35 stagea because of support (service etc cos shared with most local Nissans), newer (01-04) compared to Legnums (95-01? correct me if i'm wrong), and the luxury features offered with the M35 (Axis, ARX and RX? i'm noob, correct me again if i'm wrong)... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5939122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 was looking into legnums too before deciding on the stagea... had a chat with a few mates and they mostly adviced me to go for the M35 stagea because of support (service etc cos shared with most local Nissans), newer (01-04) compared to Legnums (95-01? correct me if i'm wrong), and the luxury features offered with the M35 (Axis, ARX and RX? i'm noob, correct me again if i'm wrong)... legnum lol. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5939126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamhe77 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Local Nissan support lol. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370341-m35-stagea-as-a-daily-family-hauler/#findComment-5939142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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