rock ...... don't ever recall seeing one of these in Vic other than datnats and at goulburn in '05 ????

very nice spec and options that they had :

Engine Specs - Series I (1996 - July 1998). This is for the 25t RS-Four, as the most commonly seen version here in Australia:
* RB25DET engine, 2.5 litres, DOHC, 24-valve, turbocharged, same basic specs as a series II R-33 Skyline GTS25t;
* 173kW @ 6400rpm, 275Nm @ 4800rpm - figures quoted are at the flywheel;
* E-AT Electronically-controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive and electronic lock-up torque converter;
* ATESSA-ETS electronically-controlled four wheel drive... There was no manual option in the Series I.

Engine Specs - Series II (August 1998 - 2001). Once again, this is for the 25t RS-Four.
* RB25DET Neo engine, 2.5 litres, DOHC, 24-valve, turbocharged, same basic specs as an R-34 Skyline GTt;
* 206kW @ 6400rpm, 333Nm @ 3200rpm (or 343Nm @ 3200rpm in RS-Four S manual) - figures quoted are at the flywheel;
* E-ATx Electronically-controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive and electronic lock-up torque converter; or
* M-ATx E-AT Electronically-controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive and electronic lock-up torque converter and Tiptronic function; or
* 5-speed manual

FACTORY FEATURES AND OPTIONS
All Stageas have:

* Power windows;
* Power mirrors (including a fold-in feature for parking in tight spaces);
* Driver's and Passenger's SRS airbags;
* Roof rails;
* Reclinable and fold-down (by use of a nifty handle in the luggage bay) rear seats, with a centre fold-down arm rest;
* Climate control air-conditioning;
* Electronic odometer and dual trip-meters;
* Various hooks and tie-down points in the luggage bay so your cargo doesn't go flying around;
* Tilt-adjustable steering column;
* 12v lighter socket in the rear luggage area;
* Leather steering wheel;
* Front fog lamps;
* Front, variable intermittent windscreen wipers;
* Rear window wiper;
* Front spoiler;
* UV-cutting glass (front doors and windscreen) - all models;
* Dual cup-holders in the dashboard;
* Keyless entry;

Commonly fitted Optional Extras include:
* Front centre arm rest, some of which can be opened towards either the driver or passenger;
* Luggage bay roll-out cover;
* Luggage bay safety net;
* Privacy glass (rear doors and rear luggage area) - RS models and above;
* Dual sunrooves (front one is tilt and slide, rear is a slide-only);
* Electric, self-closing rear door (boot)...

Other, less common Stagea Optional Extras include:
* Leather seats and interior trims;
* Electric seats (only available with the leather option)...
* Extra 12v bayonet-style sockets on the left side of the luggage area, the inside of the luggage area door and the D-pillar for bayonet-fit accessories such as a torch, etc.;
* Limited Slip Differential (manual RS Four S models)


CHASSIS CODES

Model:......................Driveline:...............Engine:..............Chassi
s Code:
RS Four S..................AWD manual..........RB25DET Neo......WGNC34
RS Four V..................AWD......................RB25DET............WGNC34
RS Four.....................AWD......................RB25DET............WGNC34
RS............................RWD......................RB25DET............WGC34
25X Four...................AWD.......................RB25DE.............WGNC34
25G Four...................AWD.......................RB25DE.............WGNC34
25X..........................RWD.......................RB25DE.............WGC34
25G..........................RWD.......................RB25DE.............WGC34
20G..........................RWD.......................RB20DE.............WHC34


all too late now ... looked at different options in wagons for around 4mnths before settling on the Foz in the middle of last year .........