2008 Nissan Versa S review from North America
"Good car for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought a new 2008 Nissan Versa S 6-speed manual transmission. Overall the vehicle is a good car.
So far it's only got around 1500 miles, so it's too soon to say how reliable it is.
The engine is weak. The seats are comfortable for a small car, and the interior space is very good. The trunk is roomy too.
The clutch is not that smooth, and the manual requires a lot of shifting to get power out of the engine. The CVT automatic is probably the best bet, not the 4 speed automatic.
I live in the Bronx, NY and the roads are terrible in NYC, but the Versa absorbs bumps well for a small car, and it has a good ride. It is also easy to park when I find a parking space.
I get average about 23 mpg city/highway. My previous vehicle was a Lexus SUV. I loved that truck, but it got bad gas mileage and it got broken in too many times; hopefully nobody steals my Versa.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 106 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1500 miles |
| Previous car | Lexus LX470 |
| Date of Entry | 25th July, 2008 |