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Thought I'd rpost here.

Hi All

Just started looking at the Stagea's, started noticing them around and thinking I like the look of them. Then when I found out a bit about them I thought, sh1t that's a pretty serious car. So I am seriously considering getting one. I have had a sh1t year with marriage breakdown and whilst I don't need another car, I thought I would spoil myself by getting something FOR ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No more Mr Nice Guy !!!!!

So I have some questions/concerns before I part company with some hard earned cash or before I invest too much energy into the whole thing. And apologies if these have been asked before, when I get a moment I will have a better look.

OK...queries;

1. I am mechanically a simpleton, grown up on Falcodore's and just given it to the mechanic and said fix, and only ring me if its gonna hurt my hip pocket - so mechanincally speaking if I buy a stock Stagea (and I have no intention of adding stuff on) am I going to get a reliable beast?

2. Following on from that, are service costs comparable to Falcodores, or are imports a bit heavier for servicing

3. Fuel, from what I have read, normal use should be like my Commodore, unless I choose to release the horses

4. Nag_ya motors seem to advertise a bit - reputation wise, should I be wary

5. Theft - is this a serious problem for these cars? I will be parking on driveway (Location - The Lodge).

6. Finance - looking at a car thats 2002 or thereabouts - anyone been able to get commercial finance on one ?

7. Insurance - any tips for lowering the Premiums?

Thanks, and all going well, I'll be enjoying one soon.

Cheers...CondorMan!

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