V35 Or Stagea

[fanasty13]

Hello there all SAU members, I am currently hunting for a import and have decided I'll most likely be getting either a Nissan V35, most likely a 300gt model, 01, 02 or a Nissan stagea, most likely 01, 02 M35 model. I was wondering for the pros and cons of each car as a comparison to each other. I do know that the 300gt is just rear wheel drive, v6 3.0L tuned to apparently 191kw according to sources i have found while the stagea is 2.5, turbo charged, @ 206kw max, all wheel drive, its a wagon with more room. What are pros and cons to each car when being compared to each other? I do want the car to go a bit as well and allow for some mild tuning as this will be a daily driver. Any info will be much appreciated, Thank you.

Edited January 4, 2012 by fanasty13

[sonicii]

besides the obvious difference (sedan/wagon), the 300gt uses a 3.0L direct injected engine, if you want to do some tuning/power increse down the track, you are probably best off to avoid this model, as aftermarket tuning options are very sparce. If you want to go with the V35, you would be better off looking for a 350gt, more power out of the box, and a lot more 'power up' options.

The 2.5L M35 is obviously already turbo charged, so 'power up' options would be even easier than a 350gt.

If you just want to do some mild tuning, the 350gt or the M35 will be suitable. Both will be fine as a daily, unless you go nuts with mods. So it probably comes down to 'do you want an AWD wagon, or a RWD sedan'??

[iamhe77]

I used my Stagea (VQ25det) for my daily for over 4 years & 150,000kms. Can't fault the VQ25det, very reliable and can put out a heap of power quite easily without sacrificing reliability.

So it probably comes down to 'do you want an AWD wagon, or a RWD sedan'??

This is what you should be thinking about first and foremost IMO

Edited January 4, 2012 by iamhe77

[mxfly]

Go and drive both. That's the best way to determine what you're after.

For me a Stag wins hands down in so many departments.