1997 Nissan Stagea RS-4 Vehicle Spotlight | Ferguson Superstore

It’s been a while — a long while — since we’ve published one of our Used Car Vehicle Spotlight features.

Years ago, our Used Car Vehicle Spotlight was a regular feature on the Ferguson Superstore blog, giving us a chance to highlight interesting pre-owned vehicles that stood out from the rest of our inventory. We haven’t dusted off the series in quite some time, but every once in a while, a vehicle comes through our doors that makes us think:

We need to bring Vehicle Spotlight back for this one.

Meet our 1997 Nissan Stagea RS-4, a genuine Japanese-market import currently available at Ferguson Superstore in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Not Your Typical Used Car

If you’ve never seen a Nissan Stagea driving around Oklahoma, there’s a good reason for that.

The Stagea was produced for the Japanese domestic market, better known among enthusiasts as the JDM market. It was never sold new through Nissan dealerships in the United States, making examples like this one an uncommon sight on American roads.

Our 1997 Stagea RS-4 was imported from Japan and arrives with just over 69,000 kilometers showing. Finished in white with a gray interior and paired with an automatic transmission, it offers the kind of unmistakably 1990s Japanese styling that has become increasingly appreciated by enthusiasts and collectors.

Under the hood is one of the details that makes this Stagea especially interesting: an RB25 engine. Nissan’s RB engine family has become an iconic name among Japanese performance enthusiasts, and having an RB25 under the hood gives this wagon plenty of enthusiast appeal.

This Stagea also has another important difference from a standard RS-4: it has been converted to rear-wheel drive. While the RS-4 was originally associated with an all-wheel-drive configuration, this particular example now sends power to the rear wheels.

A few of the highlights include:

• Imported from Japan
• RB25 engine
• Converted to rear-wheel drive
• Single-turbo setup
• Aftermarket exhaust
• Coilovers
• Double-DIN radio
• Automatic transmission
• Approximately 69,349 kilometers

From the long-roof wagon profile to its RB-powered drivetrain and enthusiast-oriented modifications, this is certainly not something you’ll find sitting on every used-car lot.

A Piece of ’90s Japanese Automotive Culture

The 1990s produced some of Japan’s most memorable enthusiast vehicles, and cars from that era have developed a passionate following around the world.

That’s part of what makes the Stagea so interesting.

It combines the practicality and unmistakable silhouette of a Japanese sport wagon with the personality enthusiasts look for in a JDM import. Add the RB25 engine, single-turbo setup, rear-wheel-drive conversion, aftermarket exhaust and lowered stance from the coilovers, and this particular Stagea has plenty of character before you even get behind the wheel.

The rear-wheel-drive conversion makes this example especially distinctive. Instead of simply retaining the Stagea’s original drivetrain configuration, a previous owner transformed it into something with a different personality — a rear-wheel-drive Japanese performance wagon powered by an RB engine.

For someone looking for a weekend car, a project, a show vehicle or simply something completely different from the vehicles you see every day, this Stagea offers an unusual starting point.

Wholesale to the Public — What Does That Mean?

There is one important distinction buyers should understand about this Stagea: This vehicle is being offered Wholesale to the Public and is sold AS-IS.

Vehicles designated as Wholesale to the Public are handled differently from the typical pre-owned vehicles we retail at Ferguson Superstore. We do not perform our normal reconditioning or service work on these vehicles before offering them for sale.

The vehicle receives a safety check for structural safety purposes, but beyond that, it is offered as it sits, with no warranty.

For the right buyer — particularly someone familiar with older, imported, modified or enthusiast vehicles — that creates an opportunity to purchase a unique vehicle and decide for themselves what maintenance, restoration or additional modifications they would like to tackle next.

We encourage prospective buyers to inspect the vehicle carefully and understand its condition and modifications before purchasing.

Come See This 1997 Nissan Stagea RS-4 in Broken Arrow

Pictures can tell you a lot about a vehicle like this, but a 1997 Nissan Stagea is something you really need to see in person.

This isn’t another late-model crossover or commuter car. It’s a nearly three-decade-old Japanese-market wagon featuring an RB25 engine, single turbo, rear-wheel-drive conversion and a collection of enthusiast modifications — a combination you’re unlikely to come across very often.

It traveled halfway around the world before eventually finding its way to Ferguson Superstore in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

And now, it’s available to its next owner.

Whether you’re already a JDM enthusiast, looking for an unusual project, or simply want a vehicle that’s guaranteed to start conversations, this Stagea is worth a closer look.

View photos, current pricing and availability for our 1997 Nissan Stagea RS-4:

View the 1997 Nissan Stagea RS-4 at Ferguson Superstore

Stock #: S261329A

Vehicle availability, pricing, mileage and specifications are subject to change. Please contact Ferguson Superstore to verify current information. Wholesale-to-the-Public vehicles are sold AS-IS with no warranty.