Stagea models for idiots

[bbenny]

Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone can give a simple breakdown on the different stagea models for a novice.

I havent had much luck extracting simple information off the net or the forums.

Basically I have to sell my skyline for something more practical to suit my business. If im going to have a work vehicle i figure a little performance is necessary and the Stagea fits the package perfectly.

Could someone maybe point out the model differences (series 1 and 2, series 1 V etc etc) and what I should look out for as a buyer?

Thanks in advance!

Ben.

[Sydneykid]

Hi Ben, briefly..............

The S1 (1995 to 1997) is the same mechanicals as R33 S2, that means;

173 kw RB25DET, same as R33GTST Auto

ATTESSA same as R33GTR

Auto only (except 260RS Autech = GTR waggon)

The S2 (1998 to 2001) is same mechanicals as R34. that means;

206 kw RB25DET Neo, same as R34GTT

ATTESSA same as R34GTR

Tiptronic Auto + 5 speed manual

The S3 (2001 - onwards) is the same as R35 Skyline, that means V6 etc

These will tell you most of the detail that you want to know;

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/ar...rticle.php?a=19

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/ar...rticle.php?a=18

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/ar...rticle.php?a=17

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/ar...rticle.php?a=16

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/ar...rticle.php?a=13

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/ar...rticle.php?a=10

[SafT]

the "series 3" isnt a series 3 (unless you call an r34 a "series 3 r33" )

its a new model, new chassis code

[tang0]

as a side note to sydneykids list

RS Four V denotes 4wd and auto box (tiptronic in the series 2)

RS Four S denotes 4wd manual (only avail in series2 )

the manual series 2 seem to fetch a REAL premium, going at autions for about 1.2 - 1.4 million yen !!!!

cheers

Baz

[SAM112]

RSFour S (manual) - The importer I bought mine from finally (they are very hard to find) found one and at the price it went for he would have had to sell it for 41k, they're not cheap.

I got my series 2 (auto tiptronic, all wheel drive) for 26k and she is absolutely immaculate.

[SafT]

I thought V was tagged on the Leather/luxury version

[Ant]

More Stagea specs and model codes than you can shake a stick at here:

http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/nissan/stagea/

[bbenny]

thanks for all the great info guys, its cleared alot up.

Im getting excited about my future car now!

[tang0]

dont forget the 260RS - RB26DETT and manual ... basically the top of the line, not sure if they rolled over to the M35 stag tho ....

[mcnamg]

no 260 rs model but autech did a vq35 model called the axis

[Brazen]

:wassup: Mmmmm - vq35 Axis... will start saving my pennies now to trade-in my Stag on one of those in 5 or so years time me thinks

[Talej]

Just out of curiosity... where do the model codes (e.g. WGC34, WHC34, WGNC34 etc..) fit in with the different models/series... what are the differences?

[Ant]

Just out of curiosity... where do the model codes (e.g. WGC34, WHC34, WGNC34 etc..) fit in with the different models/series... what are the differences?

See my post above - specs for each model code listed on this site:

http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/nissan/stagea/

[Talej]

Ohh I looked at that link at didn't realise it had more info on it... thanks!!