Just heard on the Beeb -- GM's thrown in the towel on the Holden brand in Australia

[gikigill]

That is the one. There is a dealer here who imports impeccable used Japanese sports models and covers all the local certification red tape and sells at a fair price. I wish I was young again Ironically the Stagea insurance is much much less than a Skyline coupe equivalent. You may have to tolerate the occasional "is that a Volvo?" comment.

You,re over-thinking it mate, just pull the trigger on the Stagea

You have my backing and explain to the wife that you need a more practical car

My Dad still drives an Evo VIII with a bone crunching ride and you couldn't pry the car from his hands.