I am about to trade in my 2012 5 speed Versa and was almost settled on a $32000 RAV4, but your videos convinced me to just get another 5 speed Versa. It's a severely underrated car.
I have a 2017 model that's about to roll over 300k. Changed the timing belt at 100k and literally havent done anything but oil changes. Bought for work commute and has been outstanding. Will definitely go back with another one of these. Mine didn't have cruise control so I'm glad they added that feature! Good review!!!
thanks for the update. Im surprised NHTSA and Nissan havent addressed this issue yet, ive been driving nearly 30 years and have never owned a push button start car(one day, lol)and there are times when I accidentally halt the ignition process half way, getting a engine check light for that, especially in a Versa(had a 09 one)is not something that just blows over, at least this does(in my case it came back again and again). I agree if youre a new driver and you see this in traffic and unless youre a eye of the hurricane type of person youre going to freak out which is a serious issue. On the matter of your car, if I may suggest, if youre going to get rid of it, take the dealer oil changes, dealer serviced looks great on Carfax. If you decide to keep the car, have you considered changing your headlight bulbs to LEDs? They would light up the road a heck of alot better than the stock halogens which these days car manufactures find the basic just to pass the test.
I have a 2018 S model that I bought new. 55,000 miles now with the only minor issue being a noisy rear wheel bearing at about 35,000 miles. I changed the transmission oil at 50,000 miles. The old gear oil came out very clean and really didn't need changing. Good little car.
I just bought a 24 year model for my wife as a commuter car. Man the manual was hard to find!!! I had to sign for it while it was still in transit. Supposed to be here feb 22. Hopefully they are reliable, as she drives around 120 miles a day to and from work
I purchased a 2023 Toyota Corolla hatchback SE a few months ago. It now takes 0w8 oil. It's $20 a quart and an oil change at the dealership will cost $140. 🤔😱 That's for a base Corolla so I can only imagine what the GR will cost.
I never heard of 0W8 oil until your post. At least the first 2 years/25K miles are free under the ToyotaCare. I read some forums that said you can safely use the 0W16 or 0W20 in your Corolla and that the 0W8 is just for fuel economy, but I don't know for sure. I can't imagine that 0W20 would hurt anything. The GR Corolla calls for 0W20
I have a 2024 that I bought late October with the manual. I like it, but 2 weeks after I bought it it was hit by a drunk driver while parked for the night. Like you said, it’s not on KBB so that whole value thing is gonna be interesting. I don’t think it will be totaled but the car behind me that took the full force of the crash WAS totaled.
i like the manual parking brake too. if you spill a large plastic cup of pop in the middle of a car with an electronic parking brake button between the front seats you will ruin the parking brake ability. i ruined by cigarette lighter outlet this way. the cigarette lighter outlet on the 2024 versa is now below the dashboard where it should be.
Thank you for your videos. Are your rear sensors very sensitive when reversing and triggers the automatic breaking very easily? That happens with my 2023 manual Versa nearly everytime I park in reverse or parallel park and it’s very annoying.
I've never found them to be overly sensitive. They did hit the brakes once but that was because I was about legit close to backing into one of my other cars.
Not sure why people are so worried about revs. I have owned a 99 and 08 Civic Si. The 99 would be at about 4k revs at 70mph. It never failed. The 08 is a bit lower but i still have it at over 100k miles, it's done 11 full seasons of autocross and a few track days with no problem. Going to redline is so fun on a K20 that you can't not do it. Long before the Civic I drove a 92 Sentra with the GA16DE my parents got me as a teenager with a manual, and I mercilessly abused that thing for 50k on top of the 50k it had when I got it. It costs me a clutch from all the power shifts I was doing but it felt so good with that Hotshot header I put on. I The engineers at the car companies don't make cars that are anywhere near 100% component stress in normal operation.
I had an '08 Civic Si and you are spot on about the redlilne. It was addictive! I got rid of that car with like 20K miles on it because I couldn't deal with the infamous 2nd gear grind.
I knew from having a 99 Si that the super high revving VTEC engines like the transmission fluid changed a bit more often than in the manual to avoid gear grind during the fast 1-2 shift. A few years into ownership Honda released a new and improved manual transmission fluid, and it was a lot better, even without me running it for longer intervals.@@youtoobe169
I really like watching your videos. I'm considering a 24 with manual. Speaking of, is it push down, right and down for reverse? I've had push down and pull ring up both on various cars to release for reverse.
I have the same car in manual transmission here in Canada the automatic highbeam works great with no issues like you are having, make sure the lane assist camera and collision sensor that has the Nissan logo in the front are clean . Also when it snowing or frosty outside the lane assist and automatic collision warning lights always come on dose that happen to you?
Very rare to find a manual in Canada…looks like they don’t offer the manual anymore for 24. I put a set of Michelin x ice snow tires on mine and it been terrific. I love how the traction control doesn’t turn back on after you reach 50km/h like my tundra
@@user-uo3jq8zr6wvery rare in Canada , I factory ordered mine in April 2023 and received Oct 30 2023 ( 6 months of wait. These cars are the last basic manual transmission cars that actually cheap to buy. The Corolla and Honda civic have gone up in price to the point it’s not worth buying I rather buy SUV for the price of Toyota and Honda . And for the Mistbishi mirage this car is so small and basic nothing compared to the versa. For the kia forte it is nice however still have the engine problems and still pricey
@@user-uo3jq8zr6w I had heard a rumor that they discontinued the manual in the US for '24 but it turned out to be false as you can still buy one. Hopefully they bring it back to CA too.
Just put a down payment on an electric blue 2024 Versa S manual that's in transit to the dealership . It was $19,715.53 OTD with splash guards and floor mats the only options .
Yes I'm stoked but it's been an adventure getting this far in the process lol . I live in Ohio and I'm buying the car in Bluefield WVa ( the only one place had it available ) . It listed at S17, 660 MSRP . Taxes I'm guessing were about 1300 or so . All this was discussed over the phone so I really don't even know which states taxes I'm paying lol . @@youtoobe169
@@youtoobe169i wouldnt write off the versa, ive been in water as high as the side skirts and the car lived to tell the tale. Look the thing about water wading I find is not to tempt fate, just because a car is rated for 8" of water wading doesnt mean youre good no matter what. Water is unpredictable and a strong current can come at anytime and wash you away, water wading depth be damned.
I'm about to pull the trigger on a certified pre-owned 5mt example. I love the car except the unpainted door handles kinda bug me. Can I just take it to Maaco to get them body color painted or have them wrapped?
Hello greetings. Since we're looking to pick up a 2024 being the first versa any thoughts on adding keyless entry either OEM keyless or aftermarket that you may know of?
@@youtoobe169 yeah looks like i have to find a 22 versa S switchblade fob and have the BCM reprogrammed for door function and panic button trunk won't pop but that's fine
@@youtoobe169 I ended up grabbing a in stock unit in another state, got the keyless entry working the dealer I took it to(my local dealer) attempted it after explaining exactly what needed to be done which is tell the scan tool its a 22 south american market versa and yes it works.
@@youtoobe169did you just slide it in with the paper towel or did the full install? The 23-24 deleted the USB's ? I just put a deposit on a 24 only color I would consider Electric Blue.
my Versa is supposedly due to be delivered today - got delayed in transit somewhere somehow. I have to travel 248 miles to pick it up so I'll find out real quick on how much I need an armrest lol . @@youtoobe169
No. If you are having this issue, please use the link I provided to file a complaint with NHTSA. That is the only way we will be able to force Nissan to fix this is if enough people complain
agreed, I get 42-43 depending on tires and oil I laugh when I hear people say things like these engines like to run at high rpm's, really? I like my econobox to deliver high mileage and last as long as possible.
@@applesauce1680 hi RPMs will not shorten the engine life at all. You also have to take into account that this car is built to a price point so things like turning 1500 RPMs at 90 mph are not going to happen.
@youtoobe169 I'll check it out cause the closest one I see is in SC I'm in FL lol I'm not driving 500+ miles for one my credit has been approved with 0 down so I'm going to talk to the sales manager about making sure he gets one in his next shipment I called the Nissan corporate and they said to try that cause they don't take orders witch is misleading cause they have a build option on the website and it adds a delivery fee so I assumed they could just deliver it but they can't or won't kinda crazy tbh
@@johnathancampbell1056 Nissan isn't the only one who doesn't accept orders. Toyota doesn't either. Hopefully you can get one before your preapproval runs out. They are usually good for 30 days.
In my '16 versa I got 43 mpg for the 1st 70k mi then the OEM tires needed replacement and went with a slightly wider tire no name brand and it dropped to 41. Now inexplicably I'm getting 45mpg on the same tires at 93k mi. I reckon she's just getting broken in. It's an econobox, not a La Mans car, drive it like one.
@youtoobe169 I was kinda afraid, the car is 300lbs lighter than other corolla,civic,mazda3. I live in the northeast so winter/windy condition is an issue.( Don't want to get blown away or get swayed to another lane while driving)
3:08 yes you can drive it at RPM, but why would you? You were just abusing the engine. If you get rid of your car before 100,000 miles then have that, but most of us keep our cars up to 250.
@@youtoobe169 yes I know how engines work I have 350,000 miles on motorcycles, I road raced for two years at Willow Springs in California, I have over 1 million miles in cars and well over 1 million in trucks, I do a lot of my own maintenance and worked on my motorcycle engine myself, rebuilding it. RPM does not hurt engines? If you run it at redline all the time, would you get 200,000 on your engine? Or would it explode before then? Like it is said..” don’t yuck peoples yums” like Scotty, you like driving your vehicles hard ? then have had it… As I said
@@mygolfballsannoy I like the saying "Don't yuck people's yums". I recall a study where one manufacturer drove some of their cars at top speed on a track for 200K miles to prove durability and everything was fine. They only stopped for fuel and oil changes.
I am about to trade in my 2012 5 speed Versa and was almost settled on a $32000 RAV4, but your videos convinced me to just get another 5 speed Versa. It's a severely underrated car.
Where are you located? I might know someone who wants to buy your '12. And I'm glad you found my videos useful!
A brand new 90s car with an old fashioned stick in key and manual transmission? Hell yeah…
Again, appreciate you sharing all this, sir. This is a testament to how good the Versa is.
Indeed! Glad you enjoy my videos
i like the white lights on the dashboard. mine has orange which i like but the white ones look good too.
I have a 2017 model that's about to roll over 300k. Changed the timing belt at 100k and literally havent done anything but oil changes. Bought for work commute and has been outstanding. Will definitely go back with another one of these. Mine didn't have cruise control so I'm glad they added that feature! Good review!!!
You car doesn't have a timing belt if you have a Versa
I think he means the serpentine belt. I had to change mine at 9 years.
thanks for the update. Im surprised NHTSA and Nissan havent addressed this issue yet, ive been driving nearly 30 years and have never owned a push button start car(one day, lol)and there are times when I accidentally halt the ignition process half way, getting a engine check light for that, especially in a Versa(had a 09 one)is not something that just blows over, at least this does(in my case it came back again and again). I agree if youre a new driver and you see this in traffic and unless youre a eye of the hurricane type of person youre going to freak out which is a serious issue.
On the matter of your car, if I may suggest, if youre going to get rid of it, take the dealer oil changes, dealer serviced looks great on Carfax. If you decide to keep the car, have you considered changing your headlight bulbs to LEDs? They would light up the road a heck of alot better than the stock halogens which these days car manufactures find the basic just to pass the test.
I don't drive the car much at night so headlights were never a concern. I am also surprised NHTSA has not initiated an investigation yet.
I like that it comes with a manual gearbox and is under $20k, and I consider it for sure.
Best deal on the market
no way i found johnny here of all places
I have a 2018 S model that I bought new. 55,000 miles now with the only minor issue being a noisy rear wheel bearing at about 35,000 miles. I changed the transmission oil at 50,000 miles. The old gear oil came out very clean and really didn't need changing. Good little car.
Thanks for sharing! I will keep that in mind about transmission oil.
I tried to stall the car twice but it worked fine and no lost of power.
I just bought a 24 year model for my wife as a commuter car. Man the manual was hard to find!!! I had to sign for it while it was still in transit. Supposed to be here feb 22. Hopefully they are reliable, as she drives around 120 miles a day to and from work
Other than the power issue I mentioned, I think it will last
@@youtoobe169 I hope so. I drive a 3/4 ton truck and her current car is a suburban.. gas budget is killing us and 38 mpg would really help
I purchased a 2023 Toyota Corolla hatchback SE a few months ago. It now takes 0w8 oil. It's $20 a quart and an oil change at the dealership will cost $140. 🤔😱 That's for a base Corolla so I can only imagine what the GR will cost.
I never heard of 0W8 oil until your post. At least the first 2 years/25K miles are free under the ToyotaCare. I read some forums that said you can safely use the 0W16 or 0W20 in your Corolla and that the 0W8 is just for fuel economy, but I don't know for sure. I can't imagine that 0W20 would hurt anything. The GR Corolla calls for 0W20
I own a 2022 Corolla SE ( same exact 2.0L ) as yours and right on the fill cap it says 0w -16 and so does the manual.
I have a 2024 that I bought late October with the manual. I like it, but 2 weeks after I bought it it was hit by a drunk driver while parked for the night. Like you said, it’s not on KBB so that whole value thing is gonna be interesting. I don’t think it will be totaled but the car behind me that took the full force of the crash WAS totaled.
Wow that sucks to hear about your Versa
Did they decide to total? If so, what was it valued at?
i like the manual parking brake too. if you spill a large plastic cup of pop in the middle of a car with an electronic parking brake button between the front seats you will ruin the parking brake ability. i ruined by cigarette lighter outlet this way. the cigarette lighter outlet on the 2024 versa is now below the dashboard where it should be.
Thank you for your videos. Are your rear sensors very sensitive when reversing and triggers the automatic breaking very easily? That happens with my 2023 manual Versa nearly everytime I park in reverse or parallel park and it’s very annoying.
I've never found them to be overly sensitive. They did hit the brakes once but that was because I was about legit close to backing into one of my other cars.
Not sure why people are so worried about revs. I have owned a 99 and 08 Civic Si. The 99 would be at about 4k revs at 70mph. It never failed. The 08 is a bit lower but i still have it at over 100k miles, it's done 11 full seasons of autocross and a few track days with no problem. Going to redline is so fun on a K20 that you can't not do it. Long before the Civic I drove a 92 Sentra with the GA16DE my parents got me as a teenager with a manual, and I mercilessly abused that thing for 50k on top of the 50k it had when I got it. It costs me a clutch from all the power shifts I was doing but it felt so good with that Hotshot header I put on. I The engineers at the car companies don't make cars that are anywhere near 100% component stress in normal operation.
I had an '08 Civic Si and you are spot on about the redlilne. It was addictive! I got rid of that car with like 20K miles on it because I couldn't deal with the infamous 2nd gear grind.
I knew from having a 99 Si that the super high revving VTEC engines like the transmission fluid changed a bit more often than in the manual to avoid gear grind during the fast 1-2 shift. A few years into ownership Honda released a new and improved manual transmission fluid, and it was a lot better, even without me running it for longer intervals.@@youtoobe169
I really like watching your videos. I'm considering a 24 with manual. Speaking of, is it push down, right and down for reverse? I've had push down and pull ring up both on various cars to release for reverse.
No pushing or pulling, so you can actually accidentally put it into reverse if you're looking for 6th gear. Ask me how I know LOL
You will hear horrible grinding noise, ask me how. 😅
@@youtoobe169ouch, its a very basic shifter then?
@@mindfreeze0838 Yes, nothing fancy
If a hatxhback was available id definitely consider one.
I would like to see the hatch return
There are manual hatchbacks still available. Toyota's Corolla or Subaru impreza/crosstrek from previous generation. Dont be afraid to buy used.
I just bought my 2024 and now am happy to know more about the power loss after a stall… wonder if it’s a safety feature for an engine with low miles
It is definitely not a safety feature. It is a real problem, especially for someone who is unaware of it.
where is this? looks like south dakota or somewhere. flat but not a lot of trees.
I have the same car in manual transmission here in Canada the automatic highbeam works great with no issues like you are having, make sure the lane assist camera and collision sensor that has the Nissan logo in the front are clean . Also when it snowing or frosty outside the lane assist and automatic collision warning lights always come on dose that happen to you?
Yes, those warnings flash periodically when things are not completely clean. Very sensitive.
Very rare to find a manual in Canada…looks like they don’t offer the manual anymore for 24. I put a set of Michelin x ice snow tires on mine and it been terrific. I love how the traction control doesn’t turn back on after you reach 50km/h like my tundra
@@user-uo3jq8zr6wvery rare in Canada , I factory ordered mine in April 2023 and received Oct 30 2023 ( 6 months of wait. These cars are the last basic manual transmission cars that actually cheap to buy. The Corolla and Honda civic have gone up in price to the point it’s not worth buying I rather buy SUV for the price of Toyota and Honda . And for the Mistbishi mirage this car is so small and basic nothing compared to the versa. For the kia forte it is nice however still have the engine problems and still pricey
@@user-uo3jq8zr6w I had heard a rumor that they discontinued the manual in the US for '24 but it turned out to be false as you can still buy one. Hopefully they bring it back to CA too.
Yep
Just put a down payment on an electric blue 2024 Versa S manual that's in transit to the dealership . It was $19,715.53 OTD with splash guards and floor mats the only options .
Congrats on the new Versa! You must live in a state with very high taxes. Where I live that would be under $19K OTD. Do you have the price breakdown?
Yes I'm stoked but it's been an adventure getting this far in the process lol . I live in Ohio and I'm buying the car in Bluefield WVa ( the only one place had it available ) . It listed at S17, 660 MSRP . Taxes I'm guessing were about 1300 or so . All this was discussed over the phone so I really don't even know which states taxes I'm paying lol .
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@@youtoobe169i wouldnt write off the versa, ive been in water as high as the side skirts and the car lived to tell the tale. Look the thing about water wading I find is not to tempt fate, just because a car is rated for 8" of water wading doesnt mean youre good no matter what. Water is unpredictable and a strong current can come at anytime and wash you away, water wading depth be damned.
@@mindfreeze0838 Are you commenting on the wrong video? No water wading in my video... That's for the Range Rover LOL
@@youtoobe169 sorry was replying to someone else who said they wouldnt get this car and would rather get a Rogue because of its water wading depth
I'm about to pull the trigger on a certified pre-owned 5mt example. I love the car except the unpainted door handles kinda bug me. Can I just take it to Maaco to get them body color painted or have them wrapped?
I personally like them that way
200,000 on my 16 cvt.. When it dies.. wanted a similar manual.. But they want 50% more now than i paid for mine😳😳 🤣🤣 For the same car
Hello greetings. Since we're looking to pick up a 2024 being the first versa any thoughts on adding keyless entry either OEM keyless or aftermarket that you may know of?
Was not something I looked into
@@youtoobe169 yeah looks like i have to find a 22 versa S switchblade fob and have the BCM reprogrammed for door function and panic button trunk won't pop but that's fine
@@LalaneMotors Let me know if you can get that working
@@youtoobe169 yes will do. It'll be a month or so by the time I seal the deal car is in transit ETA 01/20
@@youtoobe169 I ended up grabbing a in stock unit in another state, got the keyless entry working the dealer I took it to(my local dealer) attempted it after explaining exactly what needed to be done which is tell the scan tool its a 22 south american market versa and yes it works.
What state are these filmed in? The location is really sick
Mostly eastern PA
Do you have the armrest option installed ? And if not has that been an issue for comfort/driving ? Thanks .
I am using the armrest from my '20.
@@youtoobe169did you just slide it in with the paper towel or did the full install? The 23-24 deleted the USB's ? I just put a deposit on a 24 only color I would consider Electric Blue.
@@LalaneMotors I did a video about the armrest if you want to check it out. USBs present and accounted for.
my Versa is supposedly due to be delivered today - got delayed in transit somewhere somehow. I have to travel 248 miles to pick it up so I'll find out real quick on how much I need an armrest lol .
@@youtoobe169
You had many versa s. Did you have to change the clutch?
Never needed a clutch
Did they ever push a software update to address the severe power loss after a stall?
No. If you are having this issue, please use the link I provided to file a complaint with NHTSA. That is the only way we will be able to force Nissan to fix this is if enough people complain
im 16 and im thinking about buying the versa s as a first car i personally like it, but what do you think ?
I personally like the Versa as well. I've owned 4 of them :)
wow, so this seals it. when i save up enough im versa bound, i think ill go with the manual too cause its cheaper @@youtoobe169
thanks, also i love your videos
@@anbuade2007 Thanks for the kind words!
no problem everyone deserves respect@@youtoobe169
You should have no trouble cracking 40 mpg if you used 5th gear more often.
I use 5th gear on the highway only
agreed, I get 42-43 depending on tires and oil
I laugh when I hear people say things like these engines like to run at high rpm's, really? I like my econobox to deliver high mileage and last as long as possible.
@@applesauce1680 hi RPMs will not shorten the engine life at all. You also have to take into account that this car is built to a price point so things like turning 1500 RPMs at 90 mph are not going to happen.
@@youtoobe169 when you are turning 20% higher rev's you are by definition creating 20% more wear and 20% shorter life.
@@applesauce1680 20% more wear and 16.666 ...% shorter life. Percentages are wonky.
Thats my problem i cant find a 2024 manual im about to just see if a dealer can order one
Unfortunately, you cannot order a Nissan. I did make a video about how to find one if you want to check it out.
@youtoobe169 I'll check it out cause the closest one I see is in SC I'm in FL lol I'm not driving 500+ miles for one my credit has been approved with 0 down so I'm going to talk to the sales manager about making sure he gets one in his next shipment I called the Nissan corporate and they said to try that cause they don't take orders witch is misleading cause they have a build option on the website and it adds a delivery fee so I assumed they could just deliver it but they can't or won't kinda crazy tbh
@@johnathancampbell1056 Nissan isn't the only one who doesn't accept orders. Toyota doesn't either. Hopefully you can get one before your preapproval runs out. They are usually good for 30 days.
Where to get one in Bay Area California?
I did a video about how to find and buy one if you want to check it out
if you're in the top gear and you're cruising at 70 mph, what RPM are you at?
I made a couple videos about that if you'd like to check them out
How’s the sound system in these?
It's surprisingly good
Better than you would expect
I like it but I'm looking to upgrade
It's funny, you're getting 38mpg driving with high rpm. What would you get if you drove in higher gears more often?
No difference
In my '16 versa I got 43 mpg for the 1st 70k mi then the OEM tires needed replacement and went with a slightly wider tire no name brand and it dropped to 41. Now inexplicably I'm getting 45mpg on the same tires at 93k mi. I reckon she's just getting broken in.
It's an econobox, not a La Mans car, drive it like one.
Do you get wobbled around on free way during windy condition ?
No, it is pretty stable.
@youtoobe169 I was kinda afraid, the car is 300lbs lighter than other corolla,civic,mazda3. I live in the northeast so winter/windy condition is an issue.( Don't want to get blown away or get swayed to another lane while driving)
@@dirtyexpert274 I've had my Versas on long road trips in windy weather and never had any issues any worse than any other car.
I have a 2016 Versa 5-speed and it gets thrown around a bit in the wind, not great. Not sure about the 2023.
@@AnotherSchmoe It is surprisingly stable on the highway
ok....... no one buy his car used 6500 rpms often is not good for this clutch and engine!!
I made a video for people like you ua-cam.com/video/_dRkS4BTPA0/v-deo.html
You have horrible gas mileage 😂😂
It’s better than what I have in my 2024😂
I'm pretty happy with it :)
I don’t drive much in town mostly hwy
38.1 miles per gallon
3:08 yes you can drive it at RPM, but why would you? You were just abusing the engine. If you get rid of your car before 100,000 miles then have that, but most of us keep our cars up to 250.
Watch this. I made it for people like you. ua-cam.com/video/_dRkS4BTPA0/v-deo.html
@@youtoobe169 did it by voice, so it did not come out exactly as I said it🤣
@@youtoobe169 yes I know how engines work I have 350,000 miles on motorcycles, I road raced for two years at Willow Springs in California, I have over 1 million miles in cars and well over 1 million in trucks, I do a lot of my own maintenance and worked on my motorcycle engine myself, rebuilding it. RPM does not hurt engines? If you run it at redline all the time, would you get 200,000 on your engine? Or would it explode before then? Like it is said..” don’t yuck peoples yums” like Scotty, you like driving your vehicles hard ? then have had it… As I said
@@mygolfballsannoy I like the saying "Don't yuck people's yums". I recall a study where one manufacturer drove some of their cars at top speed on a track for 200K miles to prove durability and everything was fine. They only stopped for fuel and oil changes.
@@youtoobe169🤣🤣👍🏿