thedriver Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 (edited) Thought I'd pipe up and show you a pic of my new car... 98 Stagea RS Four S with Dayz kit, 45000 original kms. I picked it up last week and have alreay taken it for a coast trip. Amazing handling, even at 160+kmph with a couple of hundred kilos of dive gear in the back. . . I LOVE IT! Anyhow, here's a pic... I got it from the lads at Northshore Prestige Motors (http://northshoreprestige.com.au) at Balgowlah. What a great team, they went to every effort to ensure I was looked after. Thanks especially to Ben and Adam. Couldn't recommend them highly enough. Edited November 10, 2005 by thedriver Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMS Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 That is fantastic mate! RS Four S ....that is manual correct? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1704627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbung Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Very nice, I might have to get a wagon myself soonish. I've been looking for a good compromise something practical yet still fun. The RS four S isn't a compromise at all from what I gather. Could I be rude and ask roughly what $$ range a mint example like yours might be found for? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1704661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedriver Posted November 10, 2005 Author Share Posted November 10, 2005 The RS four S isn't a compromise at all from what I gather. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Manual.. yes. I couldn't drive anything else. And after having it for a week, i have realised how little of a compromise it is... the only thing I compromised was not having a sunroof , which I really wanted. I test drove a Liberty GT with it's auto box and hated it. And the box on the Stagea feels great. I'm really considering a short throw shift kit too, or maybe a 6 speed box from a R34 GTR (if it fits). It was advertised for $30k - had a very minor scratch and dent on the rear bumper, which was repaired for purchase. Obviously I didn't settle for the sale price and negotiated a little. It also came with the Xanavi TV/ climate control touch screen system. It's mostly in Japanese so I haven't figured it all out yet, but I'm hoping to flash the ROM to make it English. I need to contact Xanavi first, anyone got their email address??? I can't find it on their website. Also, I leased my vehicle through CBFC - Russel Stroud. Awesome to deal with, so easy and basicly the only company that will lease an import, even a 7 year old one. And they have some of the best rates around! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1704756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbung Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Sounds a great deal mate..very nice indeed cheers for the info are they hard to find in a manual? I'll try and track one down in vic for a test drive, could be just what i'm after. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1704783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedriver Posted November 10, 2005 Author Share Posted November 10, 2005 cheers for the info are they hard to find in a manual? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not the easiest, they mostly come in auto, you'll pay a premium for a manual, but i think they are well worth it. There a silver one in the gold coast which also appears to be in awesome condition... http://www.motovationimports.com.au Check out their inventory... i sort of wish i had bought that one!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1704812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbung Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Mmm..nice thx again Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1704820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbung Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 woah!! thats a very nice example.. 28k's cant be right but still looks fantastic. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1704828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Hey mate, you'll have to bring it out one friday night. the ACT SAU guys meet up at the Museum most friday nights, i'm usually there. i'd love to see what a manual stagea looks like, cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1705160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangles Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Great buy - well done. Damn, Im now wishing I bought the grey 1999 model with gold 18in rims, for 26k, that I was seriously considering (tiptronic Neo - cant drive manuals, Im way too tall). But then again, my 1997 model was under 18k, so thats given me the opportunity to go sick & MODIFY it!!! Brendan Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1705260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedriver Posted November 10, 2005 Author Share Posted November 10, 2005 Hey mate, you'll have to bring it out one friday night. the ACT SAU guys meet up at the Museum most friday nights, i'm usually there. i'd love to see what a manual stagea looks like, cheersSounds great Terminal. I'm diving for the next three weekends though, so I piss off on Friday afternoon. After that though, I'll be up for it.It's not too different to the auto's I think. Handbrake is on drivers side of gear lever, and that's probably it... Damn it drives nice though. I don't have the options for selecting different road surfaces, like snow gravel etc. cant drive manuals, Im way too tall How tall are you???? I'm 186cm and don't have a problem. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1705373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc2 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 How tall are you???? I'm 186cm and don't have a problem. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Damn, I thought I was the only white SII in town. congratulations and welcome aboard. Mine is an auto. Both Terminal and I are one the North side of town. must catch up some time. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1706397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedriver Posted November 11, 2005 Author Share Posted November 11, 2005 Damn, I thought I was the only white SII in town. congratulations and welcome aboard.Mine is an auto. Both Terminal and I are one the North side of town. must catch up some time. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> marc2, Do you own the tyre shop in belco? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1706575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc2 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 marc2, Do you own the tyre shop in belco? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yep, right the first time. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1707095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedriver Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 Yep, right the first time. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My name is Tee, we had a chat about your Stagea a month or two ago outside your shop. I was the guy that saw your Stagea outside and asked if I could check it out. And now, I'm also the super proud (and amazed) owner of car above. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1711319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc2 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 My name is Tee, we had a chat about your Stagea a month or two ago outside your shop. I was the guy that saw your Stagea outside and asked if I could check it out.And now, I'm also the super proud (and amazed) owner of car above. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well done. By the sounds of things it appears the car has met all your expectations - congratulations. Marc2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1711336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangles Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 How tall are you???? I'm 186cm and don't have a problem. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 186 is short-arse in my book! Look at a doorframe, and I fill it up....... Well done again on the purchase, the ownership list is growing ever larger. BW Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1713315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedriver Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 186 is short-arse in my book! Look at a doorframe, and I fill it up....... Well done again on the purchase, the ownership list is growing ever larger. BW <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm convincing a friend and my mum to buy one as well. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1713516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 186 is short-arse in my book! Look at a doorframe, and I fill it up....... Well done again on the purchase, the ownership list is growing ever larger. BW <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Since you're such a massive unit, I reckon you'd look comedy on your bike as well :lol: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1714677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Hey mate, my gf said she saw you driving through civic yesterday arvo, was it you? she said your car looked awesome (not as awesome as mine though, hehe) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/94419-finally-got-it/#findComment-1714710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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