Stagea 260Rs Purchase Questions

[fanasty13]

Hello there, shortly I'll be in the market for purchasing a stagea and I want to chase down the 260rs Autech model, this car will be used as a weekender/toy, not as a daily and I was wondering what to look for when purchasing these cars. Hopefully i'll be able to source a low milage one localy that i can physicaly take a look at but if thats not the case i'll consider importation through a company like J spec imports. Is there any common faults or repairs that need to be carried out on these cars over time? Also what do i need to look for when considering purchasing one as well apart from the usual judge by condition ect, take klms with a grain of salt ect? Any problems with purchasing parts aswell? What would you reconmend spending on something like this?

Any valuable information would be much appreciated as I am new to the import car scene. Thanks.

[KiwiRS4T]

If you go to the "pinned" threads at the top of this page you will find a guide to buying a C34 Stagea. It applies to the 260 as well. The exception that seems to interest some people is the question of whether it is a factory Autech or a replica (RS4T with an RB26, Brembos etc) and a little searching should help with that.

[GTR260]

Get someone to check the vin number on Nissan fast to see if it is a genuine autech or a botched up wanna be

[pipster11]

Rust under the mirrors

faulty/old coil packs

is it genuine (need to run it through fast for this)

is it from a cold climate? does it have 2 reverse lights or 1 reverse and 1 rear fog? (if its the latter walk away, it will be a ticking time bomb for rust)

[4bidn1]

Why a 260 imparticular . Kit ? Engine ? Or re sale

[scotty nm35]

A manual series two C34 is the better base for mods imo. Neo engine with VCT will see you far surpass the performance of the RB26, for less coin than the 260 purchace price.

Km's will almost definitely be wound back at some point, and make sure you check for underbody rust before buying. Half the imported cars I see have an unusually large amount of rust underneath.

[fanasty13]

I like the 260RS for is uniquness, the GTR of the wagon world, how many other wagons come closs to this? just my opinion thats all. XD

Edited December 27, 2012 by fanasty13

[pipster11]

the rs4s comes pretty close

both are 206kw stock

both run a r33 gtr gearbox and drivetrain

one gets good fuel consumption, the other has twin turbos

[4bidn1]

You Can also get nice leather and sun roofs as options with rs4.

[GTR260]

I get 500k to a tank in my 260! That's with 1000cc injectors making 303kw, that's not bad economy for a heavy car

[pipster11]

thats very good, but obviously you have a talented tuner

is that highway tho?

i get 500 city and 650ish highway on the super rich retarded stock tune and 10psi

[4bidn1]

400 to 430 1000cc injectors e85 338kw

Better than i was getting with 250kw on pump before

[Verms]

Im currently selling mine if your interested!