I recently got my 2024. It brings back so much of the memories of back in the day when I had a 1994 Sentra XE. Even though it wasn't the SE-R, I loved driving that thing so much and love the Versa just the same. The shifter feels a lot like that car. The 38 mpg is a huge plus now that gas prices are up. The best things about a car like this that it doesn't pretend to be what it's not and there are very few complex features that will cost a lot when they break. The only feature I really wish it had is the drop down seat, even one that wasn't 60/40 would have added so much value.
I currently drive a 2019 Prius which I love but I’m starting my college program this fall (a little late in life) and need to reduce my car payment by a lot. I’ve been only searching for very old Corollas or Yaris’ and it’s almost impossible but I just realized I could get one of these for a super good price plus warranty.
The only thing i dont like about my 2024 versa s compared to my 2005 toyota i traded in, is that I feel like the car is sensitive to wind and drafts from other cars. I also got thrown around by water in the road. My old car used to do that too even despite being AWD, but i feel like the steering is also a lot more sensitive compared to it, so i tend to wayyyy overcorrect and jerk the car a little or sway it. But I figure ill get used to it eventually.
The Versa is a low weight sub-compact car so that's just physics and no fault of the design of the car imo , and the steering feels lighter than it actually really is . But this also makes it a dream in parking lots lol .
@@5675492Yeah I mean that's the thing is the computer controlled electric power steering just doesn't give the same road feedback as my old car with hydraulics did. I used to be able to feel where the wheels were pointed but with this car I have to guess based on steering wheel position. Makes it really easy to oversteer or understeer if you're not paying attention to the steering wheel position.
also I get 90s car feeling, direct steering connection, sound and all it's fun to drive, but if you're going long distances that's not ideal, that when you want modern feeling vehicle that is not tiresome
@@vultureguy33Yes. Electric computer controlled power steering. Makes it feel like it has really light steering but I also find it makes it harder to gauge where the wheels are. I miss the feel of the actual hydraulics from my early 2000s Toyota.
@izaicslinux6961 same, I wish they had gone even more basic. The Versa also is drive by wire with electronic controlled throttle. These are only minor gripes to me though. But yeah if it was up to me the car would be as mechanical and manual throughout, as possible.
You’re much more of a car person and I’m wondering your opinion on the Japanese vs French influences on this car. My understanding of French cars is that they could be similarly unreliable as a British car . The French can have quirky controls but seem to stress a good controlled ride. This thing looks more Japanese . If you were to divide it into percentages would you say 60% Japanese 40% French influence in engineering ? I guess I’m optimistic and it looks like 80+% Japanese .
That's a good question. I know the battery is stamped Renault. Based on my experience having owned 4 of these, I think they will hold up well regardless of the French/Japanese percentage
Definitely a good deal and what more people should be buying. That being said, I think I'm more used to nicer and more fun cars and I'm actually into cars. It'd be hard to get back into an econobox with not much going for it, but the price is kind of insane for a new car.
I just got a 2024 manual. 170 miles on it after today’s commute. It seems like the AC compressor cycles on and off very frequently. Is that normal for you?
I think I’ve seen 74% as the value retention on this at five years. It’s going to be very hard to go wrong when the average new vehicle purchase is in the 40’s.
i wouldn't even mind driving one of these nowadays. with the manual, that is! I'm sick of cars being this huge expense and showoff thing. Driving this is how you KEEP your money.
In my opinion nothing can beat mk6-7 VW golf tdi in terms of value for money. It's not the cheapest to maintain, but it also doesn't feel like an economy car. It's really quiet, has an overall solid feeling and blends right in which I love. The R&D vag group puts in golf is crazy and that comes across. My sister has one and we both recently test drove mercedes glc and even though we decided glc300de is suitable as her next car, that only proved to me how good the golf is.
@@youtoobe169 Would you care to elaborate why you do that? I understand that keeping rpm high is good when you need to accelerate fast, but while casually driving around town why do that?
@@TERN666 It's a fair question. It makes it more engaging and fun to drive and keeps the car in the power band. The impact to fuel usage is negligent. By the way, It turns 4000 RPM on the highway in 5th gear by design so if you don't like high RPMs you will not like this car.
@youtoobe169 idk they updated the body style so when I'm more ready I'll go take a look at one in person, but for me it seems to kind of have a short pushed in hood and to me it just don't look right. But hey personal opinion and all that.
@@littlestinker9716 yeah and this is precisely how & why I got a new Mazda6 6MT at the end of 2018 for $5K under MSRP ($18,300 but would have been $17,800 with a non-upgraded paint color). I suspect that more dealers will be discounting these Versa MT in Summer and Fall this year.
I've always like nissans. Problem has always been the dumb cvt that gives out. This is great with the manual
Agreed!
I think some people judge a car by it's brand or value or size, but if you're able to look past that is where you find real value.
I agree
I recently got my 2024. It brings back so much of the memories of back in the day when I had a 1994 Sentra XE. Even though it wasn't the SE-R, I loved driving that thing so much and love the Versa just the same. The shifter feels a lot like that car. The 38 mpg is a huge plus now that gas prices are up. The best things about a car like this that it doesn't pretend to be what it's not and there are very few complex features that will cost a lot when they break. The only feature I really wish it had is the drop down seat, even one that wasn't 60/40 would have added so much value.
Congrats on your Versa! I do get a lot of comments about the rear seat, but that was never an issue for me.
How much did u pay for it after taxes and fees?
I currently drive a 2019 Prius which I love but I’m starting my college program this fall (a little late in life) and need to reduce my car payment by a lot. I’ve been only searching for very old Corollas or Yaris’ and it’s almost impossible but I just realized I could get one of these for a super good price plus warranty.
Bro won’t switch gear, driving me nuts always at the 3000 rpm’s lol
The # 1 most common comment on my videos LOL
"shift!" - all i could think of! LOL
The # 1 most common comment on my videos LOL
He is going through some inclines at times and the car needs to stay up there to go through them.
Yea third gear is also my favorite gear
those roads look awesome to drive on
They definitely are
Agreed. Great car for the price. I have stalled it a couple of times, but did not have the low power issue. Maybe it's not in 2024 model?
I heard some recent '24s don't have the issue but earlier ones do. Thanks for sharing.
The only thing i dont like about my 2024 versa s compared to my 2005 toyota i traded in, is that I feel like the car is sensitive to wind and drafts from other cars. I also got thrown around by water in the road. My old car used to do that too even despite being AWD, but i feel like the steering is also a lot more sensitive compared to it, so i tend to wayyyy overcorrect and jerk the car a little or sway it. But I figure ill get used to it eventually.
The Versa is a low weight sub-compact car so that's just physics and no fault of the design of the car imo , and the steering feels lighter than it actually really is . But this also makes it a dream in parking lots lol .
@@5675492Yeah I mean that's the thing is the computer controlled electric power steering just doesn't give the same road feedback as my old car with hydraulics did. I used to be able to feel where the wheels were pointed but with this car I have to guess based on steering wheel position. Makes it really easy to oversteer or understeer if you're not paying attention to the steering wheel position.
I am used to '60s VW Beetles and the Versa feels like a tank compared to them. You do get used to it.
also I get 90s car feeling, direct steering connection, sound and all it's fun to drive, but if you're going long distances that's not ideal, that when you want modern feeling vehicle that is not tiresome
The new Versa doesn't have direct steering it's electronic isn't it?
@@vultureguy33Yes. Electric computer controlled power steering. Makes it feel like it has really light steering but I also find it makes it harder to gauge where the wheels are. I miss the feel of the actual hydraulics from my early 2000s Toyota.
@izaicslinux6961 same, I wish they had gone even more basic. The Versa also is drive by wire with electronic controlled throttle. These are only minor gripes to me though. But yeah if it was up to me the car would be as mechanical and manual throughout, as possible.
These are all fuel saving measures. If you enjoy the impressive mpgs, it's a worthy compromise.
No matter how much you preach to most buyers about not overspending, they will turn around and buy a giant uber-expensive vehicle they don't need.
it can happen
You’re much more of a car person and I’m wondering your opinion on the Japanese vs French influences on this car. My understanding of French cars is that they could be similarly unreliable as a British car . The French can have quirky controls but seem to stress a good controlled ride. This thing looks more Japanese . If you were to divide it into percentages would you say 60% Japanese 40% French influence in engineering ? I guess I’m optimistic and it looks like 80+% Japanese .
That's a good question. I know the battery is stamped Renault. Based on my experience having owned 4 of these, I think they will hold up well regardless of the French/Japanese percentage
Most taxis in Mexico are Versas, they do hold up to abuse.
Definitely a good deal and what more people should be buying. That being said, I think I'm more used to nicer and more fun cars and I'm actually into cars. It'd be hard to get back into an econobox with not much going for it, but the price is kind of insane for a new car.
I like this just as much as my S class Mercedes.
Last month i rent one of this and mpg was 34 average. But at the pump gas was $80 for a full tank. Ouch 😣.
Wow! Where do you live that gas is $8 per gallon?
@@youtoobe169 California 😂
I just got a 2024 manual. 170 miles on it after today’s commute. It seems like the AC compressor cycles on and off very frequently. Is that normal for you?
I think it might. Never had a problem with it though.
@@youtoobe169 okay. Thanks! Also, does your miles to empty take a long time to update after a fill up?
This has become my dream car. Might get one. Shopping interest rates at the moment.
I've been really enjoying mine
@@youtoobe169 is it true the back seats don't fold down in the S model?
@@TCAPRecipes I don't believe they do
How much are they charging in ur area? I’m in Indiana and they want 19,400$ out the door including taxes and fees
I think I’ve seen 74% as the value retention on this at five years. It’s going to be very hard to go wrong when the average new vehicle purchase is in the 40’s.
Yes, even long term it really does quite well
i wouldn't even mind driving one of these nowadays. with the manual, that is! I'm sick of cars being this huge expense and showoff thing. Driving this is how you KEEP your money.
Exactly!
If I could find a manual in my area for 3000 our less i'd get it, but the value is hard if anybody needs my car when I'm sick or something
I hope you can find a good one
In my opinion nothing can beat mk6-7 VW golf tdi in terms of value for money. It's not the cheapest to maintain, but it also doesn't feel like an economy car. It's really quiet, has an overall solid feeling and blends right in which I love. The R&D vag group puts in golf is crazy and that comes across. My sister has one and we both recently test drove mercedes glc and even though we decided glc300de is suitable as her next car, that only proved to me how good the golf is.
Not available state side since 2015.
I'd love to buy a diesel GLC!
Point A to B that’s all that matters!
It's important, but the fun factor plays a role too
Does it have auto start/stop?
No
How is it in the snow?
Never drove it in the snow, but I would highly recommend snow tires
that sticker on the driverside would drive me nuts!
What sticker? The inspection sticker? If you live here you don't notice it because it's always been there.
@@youtoobe169 where i live its on the other side,
They got you in that new Versa 😂. Seriously a manual is great no matter the car.
Agreed!
whats the location ?
Mostly western PA
any problems with the car ?
I've made a few videos going into detail if you'd like to check them out
You're reving 3000 rpm at 40 miles/hour. That's just waste of fuel
The # 1 most common comment on my videos LOL
@@youtoobe169 Would you care to elaborate why you do that?
I understand that keeping rpm high is good when you need to accelerate fast, but while casually driving around town why do that?
@@TERN666 It's a fair question. It makes it more engaging and fun to drive and keeps the car in the power band. The impact to fuel usage is negligent. By the way, It turns 4000 RPM on the highway in 5th gear by design so if you don't like high RPMs you will not like this car.
Im looking into the versa because it cokes with a manual, and it's cheap, but i feel like versa's are just so damn ugly.
I think it's one of the best looking cars out there :)
@youtoobe169 idk they updated the body style so when I'm more ready I'll go take a look at one in person, but for me it seems to kind of have a short pushed in hood and to me it just don't look right. But hey personal opinion and all that.
cars dont hold their value its the fact of inflation that holds the value!! I would never buy a 2020 for the price of a new one!!! thats just dumb!!!
You'd be surprised! Carvana still sells them for more than they were new.
@@youtoobe169 no surprise here
This car is 18k or more brand new
$17.5K MSRP. Some dealers are giving small discounts. A bunch for sale near me. 95%+ of people won't buy them because they're manual.
@@littlestinker9716 yup I just found one.the cars in my area are marked way up.
@@littlestinker9716 yeah and this is precisely how & why I got a new Mazda6 6MT at the end of 2018 for $5K under MSRP ($18,300 but would have been $17,800 with a non-upgraded paint color). I suspect that more dealers will be discounting these Versa MT in Summer and Fall this year.
you can buy for under $17K if you negotiate