The Nissan Stagea - JDM Practicality (JDM Legends Tour Pt. 18)

So what do you do if you want a super practical but also cool JDM car? Well, you could get a Stagea. Now everyone will rave about the GTR-esque all wheel drive turbo version, but what about this? The much cheaper RB25DE engined automatic.... still worth importing?
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[@LiamS94]

The 260RS is bloody sublime, and they look even better with a few conservative styling mods

[@gruppefbc]

Great review James - re your comment at 10:00 about losing the ability to make nice and comfortable cars - the ability hasn't been lost, and in fact should be heightened by continual advancements in suspension technology and powertrain refinement. It's all sacrificed due to Marketing Departments insisting cars must all be "sporty", have huge wheels and no tyre sidewalls, and drive like karts - and in many cases journalists haven't helped this - there's often a lack of evaluating a car against its intended use. The waft is gone sadly.

[@Keroppikun]

Yep, nice wheels. Drove one when it first came out and loved it. When decision time came the Missus preferred the looks of the 156SW. Still driving that particular Italian wagon today.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

That is a crazy shirt, sir! The car is great too.

[@chrisogrady28]

Hoped for stag donuts 🍩 Also I just realised KZbin had unsubscribed me from your channel jay, it’s been remedied now but what the hell, I watch everything you put out!

[@danielsmith6490]

Haha maybe in a turbo one, mine would struggle tbh and the open diff would be pretty detrimental

[@klasseact6663]

Jay, 2 vids in a row with Murica attire, this NECKCAR M&M shirt is outrageous☺

[@tadficuscactus]

Solid no nonsense battle wagon. Big fan, big fan.

[@johntimken9842]

I've been trying to put my finger on why you're the best KZbin car channel for some time now, and this video gave me the answer. As a true petrol head, you always uncover the finer points of every car you review, whether it's an Evora, or a 2000's Japanese barge (apologies to the owner, no offence intended). All get the same sympathetic treatment. I'll look forward to your review of a Trabant should you ever do one.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I did a Trabant!

[@johntimken9842]

@@JayEmmOnCars Just checked your video list and there it is from a year ago. I'll take a look when I've got time. Hope you're not too fulsome in you praise, I'd hate the Trabant to end up at the top of my wish list.

[@danielsmith6490]

No offense taken with the Japanese barge comment, that's exactly what it is ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@mrdayumfine109]

If you're ever near Birmingham (dudley) you can have a go in my JDM 98 Legacy GTB Twin Turbo manual, 280bhp version, bilstein suspension ect..

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Oooh sounds good. Drop me an email on [e-mail]

[@ryanmccormick2150]

Cool car and a cracking review, you should be at 130k not coming up to 30k subs! Your channel is excellent 👍

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Cheers Ryan

[@snowhazard7872]

this comment aged well

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Hasn't it just

[@ryanmccormick2150]

@@JayEmmOnCars Your channel is growing fast now Jay and rightly so bud! a year on and your channel is still excellent 👌 👍

[@tadficuscactus]

I like these Stageas.

[@mrsabidji]

Nice review. Nice car, too. :P I have a RS4-S, one of the fruitier versions, if you ever come to France I'll be happy to let you have a look at it, although I'm sure you'll have no problem finding a nice example of that or the 260rs closer to you. :)

[@kilsha9477]

mrsabidji J’hallucine! Un francais qui a une stagea 😭 Tu l’as encore?

[@mrsabidji]

@@kilsha9477 Toujours, oui. Elle est en travaux, la: changement de turbo, injecteurs, drain pour la culasse, embrayage renforce, nouvelle carto, gros radiateur, reroutage de l'intercooler... on attend la fin du confinement pour tout remonter. :)

[@kilsha9477]

mrsabidji J’espère que tu vas nous filmer tout ca, ca m’intéresse fortement d’en importer une du japon, vu que j’ai de la famille et que j’adore les rb je pense que ce compromis doit être incroyable, et en plus c’est peu connu du grand public, en tout cas je te felicite, et je te souhaite que tout ce passe nickel 🤝

[@mrsabidji]

@@kilsha9477 C'est tres agreable a conduire en particulier si tu prends un modele avec le RB25DET Neo, qui offre le plus de couple a bas regime. C'est une excellente routiere, assez confortable, super logeable et pleine de potentiel. Points faibles: pas super nerveux en reglages d'origine (ca pousse bien, t'as quand meme 280hp, mais le turbo est regule de facon un peu bizarre), ca consomme un max (pas vraiment une suprise, vu le poids et que les RBs consomment un max en general), et avec l'homologation, tu n'auras que 3 ou 4 places legales et pas 5, mais ca sera le cas pour toutes les voitures JDM, tu perds une place ou deux (rapport au poids legal d'une personne au Japon et en Europe).

[@RoobehTunes]

Micra is absolutely a jdm legend. It may be a bit of an antihero but it is a legendary car.

[@graemew7001]

I think the Micra should definitely be thought of as a legend, even those with Renault electric components ugh!!! It was and always has been a cracking reliable, economical car, they just go on and on. As for the Stagea, it makes me think of the Toyota Chaser but with an estate body, looks a really nice motor, the economy seems to be ball park for the size of car from the time it comes. I always had that high seat problem with my Dad's Sierra Estate, never felt right, yet I drove a P100 Sierra and that was a doddle to get a good driving position in.

[@stevenrfg0456]

k11 micra is a cool little kei car especially for first time drivers. i havent passed my test yet but when i do i will get one

[@_i-kr6eg]

Need a altech version gtr wagon rb26 power and 4wd . But also you can get the rb25 with 4wd also then just get a 26 or rb30 block and slap that 25 head on you'll need a 4wd conversion kits from Australia where im from .

[@joetaka7620]

0:39 Going to be picky here and say the Micra is a European Domestic Market Nissan. Japan did sell a supermini that looked identical to the Micra, only with a different badge called the March (still sold today).

[@dgurevich1]

I a solutely love big comfortable cars. The closest thing to this I had is a Subaru outback. Now I drive a older lexus RX which is also underrated. Driving it 3 hours every day brings me joy on my otherwise boring and congested commute.

[@guy4469]

IM LOOKING FOR ONE I HAVE ,a 740i E38 now but thinking of getting one of these .

[@ShortCycle.]

Excellent review as ever.. would the owners other 'opposite' car be something like a Suzuki Cappacino? I'm currently hunting for a budget, interesting/alternative family wagon but although I'm a fan of the Stagea I wouldn't be putting my money towards one, the automatic transmission puts me right off. For the same sort of money I'd get a Subaru legacy wagon 3.0r spec B. K11 Micra's are brilliant. My current daily is a 1.3 k11 and it's awesome.. just not up to family carrying duties!

[@danielsmith6490]

Haha, you're actually not far off with that guess ;) Yeah i can't make my mind up about the auto, in this case in the slower version of the car it's pretty nice, it's meant for long distance, quiet, relaxing journeys and the auto is pretty beneficial for that. I regularly do 200+ mile journeys and it's nice to just be able to completely switch off

[@dj_paultuk7052]

Re the Micra. In Japan there was a Turbo/Supercharged version. Yes a Turbo AND a Supercharger. Recently featured on MightyCarMods. Its a mental little thing. That's definitely Cool.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

The March SuperTurbo right?

[@andrewfrancis3591]

True but the cv transmission made a perfect nippy economical runabout.

[@dj_paultuk7052]

@@JayEmmOnCarsThat it, yes the March. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4WynnlvdtyAhLs

[@andrewfrancis3591]

@JayEmm on Cars I'm getting a 5 speed auto 2003 mk2 blit 2003 fresh import 60,000 km all leather 1jz non turbo. Still in transit. I love your honest reviews. would you be interested in reviewing it.

[@h214suiiii]

How’s the car been for you? Love to hear about it

[@jonnywalker3208]

One we never had but me dad definitely wanted one before we got the R34.

[@spainter1985]

The Micra definitely should be considered a legend, them K11's are amazingly hardy!

[@joetaka7620]

No it shouldn't. 'Micra' is the euro market name. 'March' is the japanese domestic market name sold in Japan.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I reviewed a K11 Micra already Paul

[@spainter1985]

@@JayEmmOnCars Do you have any subscribers with a K10 March Super Turbo? That would make a nice JDM Legends addition!

[@chappy2121]

You need to get a March super turbo to review

[@josefgordon7712]

Just became legal in the States and there’s 9 great examples on Duncan Imports inventory for around $20k. I would jump on one so fast if it wouldn’t be a nightmare to find a mechanic that would keep it running.

[@jkatzmandu]

Find a Mitsu Legnum next!

[@WalkableBuffalo]

The Japan only Nissan March has some interesting models. Ours however are extremely pedestrian. Not sure there's much to say about them

[@roboticrob1796]

I've always liked the stagea but I think in a years time when import insurance is actually reasonable for me a Toyota crown estate would be more so on the cards for me. More VIP spec baller hauller and 1j nom nom also more a bit more "jdm" in my opinion

[@ba-dum-tss9169]

Wish i had seen this video in 2019

[@devlad]

Don't think I've ever driven or even seen a non-turbo Stagea here in Aus.

[@paultaylor9652]

MICRA MK 1, yes it should be included.

[@RichardFanders]

I am very interested in how the 330i is a superior car to the M3 in everyday driving. I have driven an e46 M3, albeit with an awful robotised manual which ruined the experience, I've owned a manual Z4M and I've driven an e46 330i convertible to Spain from the UK and apart from the horrible auto in the M3. The S54 engine is a wonderful thing in all Driving conditions. As long as it doesn't break and cost so much money of course. But money no object, how is the 330i better?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Money is an object though, and a regular 330 rides better and has ample torque/power for daily duties

[@RichardFanders]

True, ride is better. But money is no object when you're deciding which car is better purely based on it's characteristics. Money is an object when deciding which car you would actually own all thing considered and your personal circumstances. Not purely the car's objective capabilites.

[@RichardFanders]

But yes, I'd have a late 340i over an M3 because for me money is an object and the extra performance is rarely used. Would get a LSD though if possible.

[@Genlocks]

Is this the Nissan that was on Regular Car Reviews?

[@mrsabidji]

The one on regular car reviews was a S1 with the rb25det, this is a S2 with the rb25de neo.

[@danielsmith6490]

@@mrsabidji Yeah that one wasn't mine!

[@mrsabidji]

@@danielsmith6490 Beautiful car, mate. Congrats! :)

[@danielsmith6490]

@@mrsabidji thanks man I appreciate it, I love the car and do everything I can to take care of it, considering putting it up for sale though because money is a little tight right now, and I may also be moving to Canada in the not too distant future

[@FutureKLX300SMowner]

wait but the 25t stagea is only like 500-1000$ more and you get a turbo...

[@deanosslewis]

Shit is the na version. Review the turbo rs

[@gav240z]

This is a 2WD RB25DE (non turbo) and to top it off an auto. Basically the most boring version. You need to look at the RSFOURS with Rb25NEO turbo or the Autech 260RS with Rb26 and big Brembos.

[@eeclass20]

As a petrolhead I'm ashamed to admit I've never heard of the model, time for some research.

[@XxRAND0MxG4M3RzZ]

any reason why this is on private ?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It hasn't been published yet

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

The Nissan Micra is an all-time great, and the last of the naturally aspirated, thoroughbred hypercars‼️ We shall not see its like again‼️😢 Other, mere cars, boast about 1,500 hp; the starter motor on a Nissan produces more power than that. And before any of the uninitiated attempt to gainsay me, I am the proud owner of a 13 years old Micra and now that of which I write‼️🧐🧐🧐

[@andrzejbilek56]

Try Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4, much faster, better looking ang have delicious 5 speed invecs automatic gearbox

[@gav240z]

Better looking? Hmmm nah.. 260RS looks the goods. Like a Volvo good... 😁

[@samjc5197]

you cant compare the low spec stagea to a vr-4, compare it to the rsfours 280hp 5 speed manual 4wd, fyi stagea looks way better :P

[@emz3565]

Mk1 Micra, yes, include. Otherwise, no.

[@Chrissy-H]

Few too many video transitions for my liking... not needed on every shot. Love the channel though.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I'm experimenting

[@Chrissy-H]

JayEmm on Cars fair play! Just a little bit of feedback, there's probably others who like it :-) p.s. Micra is a legend!

[@redyellowpink01]

The micra (in general) should be considered a jdm legend... just not the one you drove

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

redyellowpink01 micra isn’t JDM.

[@redyellowpink01]

@@Jabber-ig3iw March then

[@southpineshooligan]

It bothers me because I feel like this guy dis do some research, but skimmed over it super fast. I'm just gonna say this one, however, lol - this isn't a first gen stagea. This is the second generation

[@samjc5197]

it all depends if u call a face left a 2nd gen?

[@Punisher9419]

You buy a car like this if you think estates are the coolest and you would be right.

[@danielsmith6490]

Damn right sir, thank you for the compliment :)

[@darrenporter1850]

Small complaint.. and a pattern in your reviews. Not so bad in this one.. but hardly seen the car, hardly know what is looks like.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

The problem is reviews where I do a full walkaround of the car I get complaints for them being too long

[@MrSteveo114]

Who ever owns this and the Alto is completely clueless. A non turbo auto Stagea is just an old Nissan Estate, all its cool factor is gone by negating the RB25Det and the manual transmission. The Alto Works is really fun and peppy to drive.....With a manual, without it it’s just a restricted rattle box with 80% of its fun factor being thrown out the window thanks to the auto box. This guy is just throwing away his money by buying undesirable versions of desirable cars.

[@danielsmith6490]

Stagea I bought as a cruiser, which it is absolutely perfect for, extremely smooth and quiet engine as well as gearbox that's happy to sit at 70-80mph for days and doesn't leave me feeling exhausted when I get out after 4-5 hours behind the wheel The alto is also getting a manual if you read the comments I put in the other video. Bought a Daewoo matiz and it bolts straight up. Whole swap has cost me £40 since I sold all the other parts from the Matiz, and the gearbox is going in the alto this week

[@MrSteveo114]

Daniel Smith still though ruins the Stagea for me. Use to go to many cruises and use to love seeing these, always had a thing for them. But the second me and the lads heard “auto” or “non turbo” our brains turned off and walked away. The special things about these cars are that glorious RB25Det, take that away and it’s just another Nissan. Put it this way, if Nissan had of made this car with any other run of the mill engine would anybody give a fuck about it? Nope bet your ass they wouldn’t. It’s like the MK2 Stagea, it has that gay U.S spec V6 from Infiniti and nobody imported them here as a result. There’s a few knocking around, can be picked up for €1000 - €2000 max all down to that engine. But look each to their own, do what suits you not strangers on KZbin lol.

[@calamtransgression9264]

It's a station wagon

[@nelsonclub7722]

to get you to and from the station mucho rapido

[@BurpleRX7]

I have always wanted one and went to buy one, UNTIL I drove one, absolutely horrible and quite regularly shit boxes. I was fully disappointed. Don’t even get me started on the tax and the issues you will have trying to insure the bloody thing

[@danielsmith6490]

You talking about the Stagea? I'm a little confused about what you mean with the tax and insurance issues, I've never had a single issue with either with the one shown here, took maybe 5 minutes longer on the phone with the insurance company than a standard UK car, and doesn't cost me any more on insurance than a standard UK car does

[@BurpleRX7]

Daniel Smith I mean the fact that any broker I went to instantly classed it as a skyline, which it is not, it’s basically a Japanese Volvo and because of that they wanted to charge me as much as a 450hp Rx7, simply because most insurers will not look at the fact that it’s a big estate, as for the tax it’s a high tax bracket because of its capacity and age, I’m sure there are nice examples out there but after looking at 6 and test driving 3 I could not find one at a sensible price, Strut top mounts rusty or badly repaired, horrific body roll and worn or tired chassis, lazy engines, I found one I liked but because it was a autech the guy wanted 17g I would not pay 17g for a car like that, As I say I’m sure there are some stunners out there, like the ones that made me fall in love with that car and style but not 17k in love

[@danielsmith6490]

@@BurpleRX7 Huh i guess some of that makes sense, i can't comment on the process of importing it as i didn't import this one myself, but the tax i see as reasonable, as it should cost more to drive a gas guzzling cruise ship sized car than something more modern and economical.The weird thing about the tax, is that my other car coming up, with 660cc is in the same tax bracket, that i can't explain. Insurance does see it the way you describe though, no way i'd be paying less than £500 a year for any skyline as a 22 year old. I guess i got lucky, I only had to look at this one and as you can see it's completely rust free, no more body roll than i'd expect for a tank and i still think it's speed is reasonable for a car of its size and weight. The only problems i've ever had is that the triptronic can be more than a little stupid at times, and i'm having the infamous issues with the coilpacks in the RB25, stupid misfire comes and goes and i've got no idea what's going on. For only £3k i couldn't be happier though, it's doing it's job perfectly.

[@BurpleRX7]

Daniel Smith yep usual issues and to be honest at 3k you have a bargain, you must have purchased at the right time! I ended up getting a abarth 595 run around until I can find something that suits me, Everything JDM is rocketing in price which is annoying especially now some of these cars are becoming USA legal. My main issue was I was not going to pay more tax and insurance on a Japanese estate than I was for my tuned Rx7 and I cannot understand how the insurance thought I would purely because they did not sell over here

[@samjc5197]

you must of driven lemons :(... a good one is alot of fun

[@_i-kr6eg]

Its 4wd not all wheel drive. Not a subaru or audi etc . Everyone needs to get this right . It fact already

[@ischafer567]

Nobody will ever get this right... This is an old differentiation, which made some sense 30 years ago, but is soooo outdated and stupid to mention nowadays. Just forget it, makes live easier 😉

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

4wd and AWD are completely interchangeable when talking about cars with 4 wheels, both mean 4 wheels are driven, end of. This modern revision of definitions is marketing bull crap.

[@_i-kr6eg]

@@Jabber-ig3iw how if a all wheel drive vehicle's doesn't have a transfer case or a way change for high to low range .also a 4wd system is based on a rwd platform. Unlike the all wheel drive that is based on a FWD system.