I got the 2017 demo with zero miles at Centennial Nissan in Las Vegas for $9,000 in 2018. Roll up windows manual locks, manual seats, analog stereo and ac knobs, nothing electronic to go wrong. Some tweakers tried to steal the engine in middle of the night, half the engine was disembled and I put it all back in 5 minutes and it started right up, and ran perfectly, it even ran out of antifreeze and never overheat lol. It's been keyed bad and I grinded that out with a drill as clearcoat is amazing. The bumper got rear ended driving Uber, and I popped the cover off with 6 little clips and used heat gun and stomped on it and pooped it out and put back on in 5 minutes. 😂 Best car in the world. It's so tiny I can drive on gold paths
2018 S with manual , roll up windows, no remote key for doors, and backseat fixed in place , OTD price $10,600 including sales tax other taxes and tags and transport fee,. have never been back to a dealership for any reason. just following maintanence schedule and absolutely no problems at 110k miles. In running for best car I've ever owned.. I drive gently and she keeps running. What more can you ask?
I bought the 2016 Nissan Versa Manual and years later I'm at 274,545 miles. It's still running strong 😊 Take care of your car and it will last longer than 150k
I got mine about a month ago. 2024, manual, blue. Took two months to find a manual in stock, and had to drive 100 miles to get it. I'm very happy. Mileage is great, much better than what is stated. One of the easiest manual transmissions I've ever driven, and I've had a lot of them. I just thought I should get one now, while I still can.
am 6'2" and i got manual nissan versa for 2 reasons. space and cost. it works for both reasons. since 2018 and no complaints. it doesnt have as good pick up but am not into racing. did long week long road trips several times and what a gas saver
Great buy!! I bought a 2016 Nissan Versa s brand new with a manual transmission for $11,000.00 out the door back in 2016 same color magnetic grey. So far i haven't had any issues with car after 7 yrs just regular maintenance and just a very reliable car.
Thanks for making a video on the base S manual. Everywhere just does the top model SR. I'm looking at this same car as a simple, cheap, daily commute car. I expect to rack up miles and keep it for a while so I'm avoiding the CVT like the plague. I wish the back seat folded down, even if it wasn't 60/40 though.
Thanks for making this video . I’m currently spending $1,000 a month on fuel alone ! I live far from my job . So I’m looking for a affordable , reliable and fuel efficient car . I’m 6ft tall but it looks like I should fit in there comfortably. I’m going to the Nissan dealership today !
I could see one of these with some coilovers, lightweight wheels, good tires, a shifter kit, clutch upgrade, and that stuff. An "economy car with a manual" is essentially what made people gravitate towards building Hondas, perhaps the Versa will end up a cult classic. Although I doubt it will be as popular as the Fit since that little thing could out corner a Ferrari.
This is a great video - thanks for the review. I commute 150 miles a day to work and have been thinking about a small MT commuter. It looks like it's basically the Versa S vs. a Civic Hatchback Sport if I want a new car with a manual transmission, and the civic comes in at $27,455 without any additional options added!! That seems a little ridiculous, though a hatchback would be awesome to have.
Great video and great car! Kinda shocking how much car prices have increased in just the past couple of years. Heck just 2-3 years ago, you could buy a new Nissan Versa S manual for 14k-15k out the door. Unfortunately, it's not just the Versa, all cars are way more expensive nowadays due to much lower supply of cars. Congrats on snagging a very hard to find manual. Maintain this car and it will last you till you're a old man!
@@myopiniongoodyouropinionbad hey. If your budget is around that price, it's really not a bad car to consider. Truly. Don't floor it and understand that it's slow, and it will last you well beyond 100k miles. Beat on it (constantly having the rpm in the 5k plus range), and it won't.
@@wwjoshdew well, if you change your oil regularly even ‘flooring’ it should last. Considering manufacturers know ‘flooring’ the Versa is common in todays roadways so its, the engine, designed to handle that.
I want another manual!! My BMW Z4 is a manual as well as my Geo Tracker 4X4!! Thanks for the detailed review!! I love the simplicity!! My Geo Tracker is super simple…it’s 30 years old though lol!! I love it though! Your Miata is a smidge smaller than my BMW Z4! Both are fun cars!!!
Thanks for the video and explanation. This is literally what I'm looking for. All I need is something to get me from point A-B. I'm at a part of my life where a vehicle is nothing more than a liability to me. We are the same height, so that ks good to know I'll be able ro fit. Since I live in the South, having AC is the one luxury feature truly I seek. That being said, it's crazy that manufacturers aren't making manual transmissions like they did anymore. I'd definitely want a manual too because I haven't heard good things about CVT transmissions. They also double as anti-theft devices. Thanks again and take care.👍
I want a manual too. Very hard to find in a sedan/car because most come with a CVT transmission which are crap. You cannot even get a regular 4 speed automatic transmission now. I see dark days ahead for econo box cars. 😃
Thank you, I have been wanting a base model new car for over 18 years and I put my order for one of this versa after watching your video. It’s a shame that Honda or Toyota stop manufacturing base models in stick. 👍🏾
I currently own a 2007 Versa Hatchback, 1st generation with a 6-speed manual!👍❤ it! It's very reliable, even though it was wrecked and running when I bought it from a friend of mine 3 years ago. I fixed the front end myself, meaning, the front bumper cover, grill and hood latch. Also have overheated it a few times, and it refuses to die 🥵💀 Too bad they don't offer the Hatchback for the 2020-2024 model years!
I have the SR trim in an Electric Blue. MSRP for mines was 21 plus the taxes came out to 24,095. I put down 15 and financing $8,595 plus interest (4.8%) Overall, it's like I'm driving a budget Mercedes. It's a nice car. I love the systems, the tech, the wheels, the color. Great car. It's replacing my 2011 Hyundai accent. Still a good car, but I have built up the money to treat myself something better.
@@edgaryzen4925 I was in a market for a new car, not a used. But yeah I looked. Nissan Altima, Honda accord too much for my budget. Corolla maybe, but I preferred the look of the Versa. Your point is? That I got a lame car with 122hp with an expectable fuel economy plus 3 USB C ports and wireless charging? Ok, I'm ready to settle for a Tesla then.
Great Job 👏 Appreciate the honest and sincere feedback. I’m glad you mentioned the extra costs because that can determine whether I could afford this or not. Hopefully your enjoying the vehicle well after a year of having it and that your keen on the reliability factor ❤
Hell no. 25k out the door??! That's the car I would pick, but would buy nothing else warranty wise and I'd pick the manual and love the port injection to prevent carbon build up, but 25k is way too much.
I had to rewind it to make sure I heard "$25k for a $17k car" right. If "with a $2000 down payment" means $27k total, that's even crazier. That makes absolutely no sense, for $27k one can buy a new, better built and engineered car from Toyota, Honda, or Mazda that'll last longer and have better resale value. That price wouldn't include an extended warranty, but then again, you wouldn't need one with proper maintenance. If I were buying this car I wouldn't pay them a cent over MRSP, just the tax and nothing else.
Can't speak about elsewhere, but asking price at a local SoCal Toyota dealership for a Corolla is just over $30K. Unless you just absolutely have to have wheels, now is a bad time to buy a car.
@@svenmorgenstern9506 Call a Toyota dealership and told them X dealership agreed to sell you the Corolla you for closer to MSRP and see if they'll beat their price. I wouldn't think twice about lying to a dealership, they can all collectively eat it.
Everyone situation is different…for better or worse. Cars are getting more expensive every year regardless. Now if buying one at MSRP, then it is not so bad in current era. Gone are the days where discounts are easily attainable. Good car OP esp with the stick.
Yes, I agree it sounded very high. But he said he purchased gap insurance and extended warranty. I don't know how much gap costs, but the extended warranty at the dealership I purchased my car was expensive. I think it was close to $4,000.00 more. I didn't buy it, and he didn't try to sell it to me. The car price also does not include transportation fees, which are not negotiable, and taxes and title and plates, and their fee to prepare all that for you. The transportation fee adds about $1,300.00 more. And yes, when I purchased my car, it was an absolutely horrific time to buy a car. It is a little better now, a better supply. However, I saw a Versa listed this morning at the dealership I purchased my car, and I looked a half an hour later and it was gone. Someone had already purchased it. They don't get many in, and they go fast. Nissan Kicks are selling like hotcakes too, and I suspect Rogues, too, although I haven't been watching those as closely. Nissan is one of the few dealers with some low-priced cars. So I'm concerned about the CVT, but I paid a reasonable price, and I can get 43.4 MPG on the expressway.
The idea of losing $15,000 in depreciation (plus the immediate evaporation of anything you paid over msrp including tax) in the first 4 years alone is a deal breaker lol. Gonna be an $8000 car in 3-4 years.
True but any car I was looking to buy would have done the same. In less then 6 years, she’ll have over 200k miles on it but still have a lifetime engine warranty through the dealership. That alone is a peace of mind very few new cars will give you
@@zippyzappyz Agree. Resale value dont mean much when factoring long term ownership which is financially smarter than trading it in prematurely. That partly what lease is for.
Here's a situation no one online will admit to; you get into a vehicle accident and it's a total wreck and now you are tight on money. You need a cheap car quick that gets good gas mileage. The base model Nissan Versa saves the day. I'm not sure why the Nissan Versa is more affordable than the Mitsubishi Mirage but I will be looking into the Versa rather than the Mirage.
Thinking about purchasing a manual S to keep the miles off of my Volvos back and forth to work. Not sure if you ended up replacing the head unit, but I am having trouble finding a plastic trim piece to put a dual DIN aftermarket head unit. Definitely wanting to put a CarPlay unit in.
Crank handle windows, no? I would love a manual transmission! I would upgrade the wheels and definitely the interior lighting, it's dark in there!! The fuel economy is impressive. The headunit is integrated into the dashboard, not sticking up above it, very impressive. Is there a map? How is the clutch? Light or heavy? Heavy, good. Base cars are much better than they used to be.
Hi! Nice video! I have a '24 manual on order. You mentioned having seat covers ordered. Can you share what covers you chose? I looked at some custom-fit fronts and to me they're expensive seat covers that look cheap. I'd like to know what you chose and how you like them.
what do you mean the last economical stick shift the new one starts at like $16k for 5-speed manual I mean everything is getting more expensive I’m considering leasing one after my current car gets too enough
What I mean by economical is for a fuel efficient, small stick shift car, it’s the last one you can get now. Toyota Corolla is only sold with an auto, ford focus is auto, every other auto company only has the option with a manual if you buy a “sports car” or a sport version of the car for astronomical prices
I have the 2021 versa s manual. It's not much but it's my first manual car so it has been fun to drive! Do you have any resources to learn how to install Android Auto/Apple Car Play on the vehicle?
But a couch financed and buy pizza junk food and groceries with credit card and in a year and a half u sill have 750 …PAY ON TIME AND DINT USE UO SLL YOUR BALANCE
Holy Cr*p 25k for a 17k msrp. I am lucky to have picked mine up in '16 for 10k when the msrp was 14. Granted that's when they still came with the hand crank windows and none of the electronic doodads(mechanically they're the same car) but I'm talking about the crazy mark up instead of discounts on new cars.
By the time I can buy a new car (I would be paying cash) they probably wont have anything except sport models with a manual left but I wonder if it’s easier to get one of those more bare bones and in the preferred color if you special order it custom configured and wait however long it takes whether that’s even 6+ months. I’ve got tens of thousands of dollars ahead of me because I’d wanna buy some land before I get a new car because I’m sentimentally attached to the two late 90s beaters that I have, I wanna build a house and also have a place to store my cars.
and tax, but it still should have been under $20k out the door. $25k for a base manual Versa is twice what it's fundamentally worth. That car's going to be worth $8,000 in 3 years.
no one can steal a car with a manual and i do not have to put a steering lock on the car but it can be a problem if you want someone else to drive your car.
You can still plug in your iPhone to the USB and it will still play your music through the radio, right? I mean, you might have to control it from your iPhone, but by plugging it in to what I am, assuming is a regular USB A input, can you indeed send music from your phone to your radio?
yes! and it has Bluetooth as well! I was just very used to all my cars having CarPlay so I'm a bit spoiled on that end. ITs about to get an Alpine Halo 9 CarPlay radio in it though. Ill make a video of it soon once I get the din installation kit!
@@zippyzappyz So you just use your iPhone screen as your Mabs and music screen, right? So I’m assuming you have it mounted somewhere so that you can see it? Which port do you plug-in to in the Nissan… USB-A or USB-C To use your phone and connected to the audio system? Thank you so much.
Aftermarket radio will not fit in that vehicle as many trying to get one to fit. You may have to cut the dash to properly fit a double din 7-10 inch screen.
There is no aftermarket dash kit for the 2023 & 2024. My friend got one & never noticed the rear seats do not fold down. No remote entry or key fob & you have to put an aftermarket alarm in to add it.
will there be a 2024 manual model because versa sales are very low probably the ones with the CVT transmission because for a little more money you can buy a sentra?
As a new 2023 Versa SV owner who could have gotten a Sentra, Altima, or even last years Hyundai Elantra hybrid for the gas mileage I will say, yes you can get a Sentra. HOWEVER, the mpg 45 average on highway you get with the Versa is impossible to achieve on the Sentra. Bare that in mind. This is why I love the Versa. It’s main selling point is the fuel economy which is also why after turning off the vehicle each time, a screen on dash pops up saying your gas mileage details for that entire ride in comparison to your best mpg record to date.
One way to learn quick is to have a new car you are paying for that you can’t drive until you learn it. Take it to a parking lot and after a couple bucks and stalls maybe a few unintended first gear peel outs and gear grinding and before you know it you will be fine and so will the car.
The europen version has a renault 0,9 litre 3 cylinder turbo. 100hp. It gets 5,7 litres fuel per 100 kilometers of driving. What ever that converts to mpg.
I bought a 2016 s+ payed $14,200 out the door then got a new coworker with the same car asked him how much he paid and I'm not kidding you $23,000 he said what an idiot he thought that's normal I don't think he believes me how much I payed people are so gullible anyways 7 years and 140k Miles later car still like new no problems
@zippyzappyz thanks for clarifying. I realized that after I watched your other video where you go deeper into the breakdown. From this video it wasn't quite clear. Btw I had the same experience as you when I went in to buy this car (in the process of buying one currently) and the sales rep is telling me there is no such car and I had to tell them I already talked to their manager about the car. No wonder sales figures for this car (not just the manual but the automatic) are way down. They advertise it to lure people in and the minute you walk in they have no versas in stocks at all and they want to upsell you to a sentra or Altima etc.
@@7subaru897 of course! Honestly, it’s really grown on me. Got a free lifetime warranty on the motor, lifetime oil changes (both with zero catches) and the peace of mind that it’ll get me from a to b without any problems
Dan, the 2021 S had start button and keyless fob. 2022 S had key in ignition, no starter button but had keyless fobs for lock/ unlock. 2023 Versa S has key only no remote fobs to lock/unlock !!!! There has to be a way to add a Nissan remote, I’m betting the receiver is in place. I’m getting same model next week. Did you know this is the last year of the 5 speed manual tranny?
@@victorferguson5713 is it really? it's sad. The only country that prefers slush boxes over stick shift cars :/ Drivers would have way more attention here if automatics were banned (in my opinion of course)
The automatic does not get better economy in my experience. My 2014 5speed at 65mph averages 43mpg on the highway, 38 on its absolute worst day. It might have a better city economy, but it isn't by much when it comes to real world numbers.
