2009 Nissan Versa Review - A used bargain?

2009 (2004 - 2012) Nissan Versa (Tiida) Hatchback Review.
Once a ubiquitous subcompact car in the Canadian market, how does the 2009 Nissan Versa fare in 2020?
#nissan #versa #nissanversa

[@annazikopoulos2668]

Hey so I just got a 2009 Nissan Versa cause I needed a car great on gas cause if work. I work 35 miles away from where I live 🤦🏻‍♀️. I know smh but I do have to say this car is great on gas very fun to drive and for such a small car has amazing pick up speed. I am very impressed with the Nissan Versa. Thank you for the video.

[@TheAuto101]

Thanks for watching, Anna! It's a great small car

[@DontBuryTheLead]

Great video! I have a 2008 Nissan Versa that I purchased for $8000 in 2016. It had 40000 miles on it. It has about 80000 miles now and it’s easily the best car I’ve ever owned. Outside of oil changes and a minor issue with the brakes I haven’t had to do any work to it.

[@TheAuto101]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@joealvarez402]

Sane here. But now my back hatch won't open. It's the latch

[@anoopchandrasekaran5378]

That was a very informative review! Thanks for reviewing a vehicle for those of us shopping used and also providing the historical context. Love your style 👍🏾

[@TheAuto101]

Thank you Anoop! Stay tuned for more used car reviews in the future

[@engelsramirez9410]

I just bought one I been tracking the mpg dude the numbers are insane it's showing more than 29mpg just checked yesterday and that's with a lot of city driving I can't believe it I feel blessed with this car.

[@TheAuto101]

Good stuff! Thanks for watching

[@sagkul]

Excellent review! I really liked your style and the detailed information! Looking for your next video!

[@TheAuto101]

Thank you! More videos coming up

[@TceWatches]

Excellent video helped me alot on my decision! Keep up the great work!

[@TheAuto101]

Thanks man!

[@karenleigh3915]

Great review. I own a 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback and it has never let me down. It has really been good to me and I would recommend it to anyone. Great mileage and handling, and as said the roominess and cargo space is amazing. Nice video.

[@TheAuto101]

Amazing, thanks for sharing and watching!

[@MancFit]

Great video, super informative and I love the edits!!

[@TheAuto101]

Thanks! :)

[@jaioftherise446]

Great informative video on the 09 versa!

[@TheAuto101]

Thank u bro, new track soon please

[@bentonja668]

I have a 2008 Versa S hatchback with the six speed manual. Love it.

[@TheAuto101]

Glad to hear that!

[@luandalozano5563]

Thank you for sharing 😊 Soy de Guatemala 🇬🇹 y estoy evaluando la compra de este vehículo

[@AdamVazq]

I’m getting this car tomorrow, I did bunch of research and bro ur vid helped me a lot thnx

[@TheAuto101]

Great to hear that man, congrats!

[@darlennechacon2012]

I’m sad man I had to sell mine 😢😭

[@khaldiehsharfo8113]

Is it good?

[@joshuadoliveiro]

Great used car review man, do more Hondas and Mazdas!

[@TheAuto101]

Thanks man, stay tuned!

[@brendamoreno2243]

I have 2 2008 and 2009 love my cars thank you for confirming it was a great buy

[@TheAuto101]

Good to hear!

[@BrianOrEric]

Dude I can fit two bags (one goalie bag and twigs) when I'm going to hockey. Love it.

[@TheAuto101]

It’s mad spacious

[@mohamedwaseemjoosub5104]

This is a great video. Well done.

[@simonfleury6969]

Great review, thanks!

[@TheAuto101]

Appreciate that. Thanks for watching, Simon!

[@nishanthananth9668]

Got a 2006 versa 2006 manual with 200,000km on the odometer. It's currently at 2340000km and still going strong. It's a bargain and absolutely worth it.

[@TheAuto101]

Niiice, manuals the way to go, maximize the fun

[@occckid123]

I had a 2008 cvt version. I traded it in around 2011 for an altima and I had 210k miles on it.

[@tomasandreas7939]

Great car, I have the 2012 first gen designed hatchback with a 4spd AT .. I’m leery about recommending the CVT given their general horrid ratings..I’m at 150k miles so far with basic maintenance and I would most certainly recommend either the auto or manual trans models.

[@TheAuto101]

I’ve heard the CVTs are more unreliable!

[@leorickt.9604]

Im shopping around for my first car and the whole process is really stressing me out :/

[@tasha0515]

I'm doing the same thing. It is stressful.

[@TheAuto101]

Feel free to message me any Qs and I’ll try to help best I can!

[@NachoLibreboy1]

I came here because im looking at a 2009 versa.. im also shopping for my first car. My mom has a 2015 versa which she lets me drive daily because she works from home so I'm pretty familiar with driving a versa but hers has some goodies like rear view cam and bluetooth lol

[@leorickt.9604]

@@NachoLibreboy1 dont get a nissan. If you want an economy car get a hyundai instead

[@NachoLibreboy1]

@@leorickt.9604 thanks. Im looking at a subaru wagon now because the versa guy hasn't responded.

[@andrewstanley903]

Love my 2010 Versa sedan. Great review

[@TheAuto101]

Great car, thanks man!

[@momto7ify]

Did you replace the air bags?

[@manasiguggali9946]

Awesome vid!

[@TheAuto101]

Thank you!

[@michaelsisk7875]

great review you just left out the most important thing for me is reliability i know toyotas are the best unfortunately there very pricey right now

[@Ryan-ww7un]

Great review! Found one under $4000 with only 60k miles!

[@TheAuto101]

Niiice hype deal

[@p.b.6335]

Found one at 2700$ canadian with 87000km!!!😂

[@Ryan-ww7un]

@@p.b.6335 Nice! I ended up getting a 2006 Pontiac vibe gt with 190k miles for 3300.

[@casimirdrouin9377]

@@p.b.6335 found one mint at 135k kilo for 2700cad !

[@kikapoo7820]

I purchased 07 nissan versa sadan stick shift 3yrs ago now it has 155k miles I travel with it cross the country. My versa been hit from deer 🦌 I replace in fixed the issue cause from dam deer after that she still runs. Only thing I had to replace was the front back shocks & brakes and radiator. I almost forgot to add i almost flip over driving down highway ramp in the rain my fault bad tires it tilted 2 wheels . Only damage was flat tire 😂 futhermore Only thing I hate is driving on highway high speeds is steering wheel handling. Light car i add low sports wing that help. But all in all i love my versa 💯 she looks good Im always added upgraded make it look better. I have other newer vehicles To drive i stay with my versa

[@TheAuto101]

Wow sounds like it's been through a lot!

[@Eric-zq6sb]

I contacted a seller for the 2009 model. I have yet to know about the engine. Anyway, that was a good review!!

[@TheAuto101]

Thanks for watching, Ricky!

[@brandonbricks2699]

Did you end up getting it? I'm about to meet a seller for a 2009 model as well.

[@Eric-zq6sb]

@@brandonbricks2699 Unfortunately no, it was sold. I bought a Hyundai Accent of the same year.

[@davidphillips7255]

I have this car and I liked your review except for the transmission suggestion. The four speed auto is much more reliable than the CVT. The JATCO CVT used in Nissans is a disaster for durability and reliability. They are difficult to repair properly and very very expensive to fix or replace if they go bad. It would be far far more money to fix than the car is worth and they frequently go bad. I have the six speed manual in mine which makes it fun. It's not an agile car like the much lighter Accent I used to have but it's roomy for my six four, comfortable and quiet and like you said stable on the highway. A great run around car.

[@TheAuto101]

Good advice for anyone considering this car. the 4AT is definitely more reliable than the CVT

[@andysaunders3708]

We have a 2005 hatch, imported from Japan, 1.8 with a CVT, wearing a Tiida badge.. Have owned it for around 5 years, and it came with nice alloys. We paid NZ$3300 for it, and it's a rocket-ship, especially in Sport Mode. We have the CVT serviced at regular intervals. It's the best "auto" I've ever driven, and it's more fuel-efficient than my Mazda 2/Demio. Done 229000 now, and only crapped out once - dead battery. Keeping it until it dies. Best car we've ever owned. Get a 1.8, (MR18DE engine), and service the CVT trans as soon as you get it, and then every 50 to 70 thousand. You shouldn't be disappointed.. It's only a couple of hundred for that CVT service to be, and a replacement transmission goes for $4K, fully rebuilt. I've serviced in myself, and it's not hard. My back is ruined now, so it goes into our local dude, and it's done in less than 2 hours. We're looking buying a lower mileage 1.8, and I'll use this higher mileage one as a work car. Love 'em.

[@TheAuto101]

Nice glad to hear you love it, thanks for watching!

[@nicholasvonrhine6311]

Great car.The only down side you have to remove the intake manifold to get too the spark plugs and coils.

[@TheAuto101]

Interesting! Thanks for watching!

[@LetsDIYIt]

Yeah, its not the best design but its pretty easy once you get into it. Just make sure you order a new gasket kit for the manifold and throttle body (which also has to come off).

[@shecat1964]

I would have compared it more to the mazda3 hatch. They look very similar. I bought my 09 Versa 3 years ago now and im still loving it. Mostly. Im pretty sure i over paid but at the time it had less than 140 thou k on it. Well taken care of. The only thing i do not like is the placement of the cup holders. You either have to reach over the gear shift or reach behind me to put a cup down. That can be distracting to go by feel. Mine has given me a few scares on the highway, as is has very slow pickup power. But i do not drive the hyway often. It is amazing on gas. The one big issue with these cars i have found out is the muffler system. I think they make them out of tin or crap metal. I now have a franken muffler, its been patched so many times. If i had known it was going to keep blowing holes, i would have saved for a new one. The amount of money i have spent over 2 years patching holes, could have paid for the whole thing. Other than that, i love my zippy car. Just passed over 150k.

[@TheAuto101]

Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@Rexy_12369]

Getting a 2007 model today. 3,300$ with only 100k miles. Let's gooooo

[@TheAuto101]

Niceee

[@sbclutch]

I have a 09 Versa and thinking on getting a 8th gen civic. is the civic and versa in the same value/price range?

[@TheAuto101]

Hey Shabil, stay tuned for my next video :) The 8th gen civic is likely a bit more expensive, but a better buy overall

[@momto7ify]

Thinking of buying a 2010. Nice review the one I'm looking at has overdrive on the transmission it has 168k miles . I was told it had been recalled due to a air bag problem anyone else have their air bags replaced ? The seller wants 3 grand .

[@TheAuto101]

Thanks for watching Linda! If you get the VIN for the car, you can search on the Nissan website for any outstanding recalls

[@momto7ify]

@@TheAuto101 Thanks i will!

[@LetsDIYIt]

The problem with the CVT is reliability. Nissan's CVT are very problematic, and the Versa is no different. The 4 speed is greatly preferred from Versa owners. My wife totaled her Pathfinder and we want to replace with a Minivan, but we cannot order any at the moment, so I seeked out a inexpensive used car for the time being, and landed on a 2012 Versa Hatchback (2012 Hatchback is a 1st gen, 2012 Sedan is a 2nd gen if anyone is looking). Overall its a good car that is inexpensive. It's fairly easy to work on. I updated the head unit with a Android Auto unit and added front and rear cameras, and this greatly modernized the feel. The one thing that led us to the Versa was just how large the rear seat space is. Its quite surprising. We have 2 young kids in car seats and wanted something that provided room for them. We both like hatchbacks so wanted a hatchback as well. The trunk/hatch space is not bad either. It looks like it would be quite limited on space from the exterior, but its quite roomy. All that said, it does still feel like an economy car, it is slow even with the 1.8l, but its a good, economical car. We are getting in the area of 30mpg on it. Also, the S comes with the 4speed auto and the SL comes with the CVT. You get a few perks with the SL with some better seat material and a few extra features, however as I stated, I definitely disagree on the CVT being the way to go. There are countless reports in Versa groups of prematurely failing CVT transmissions, while there are many reports of the 4speed auto going over 200k miles and even a few stated over 300k. There is also a 6 speed manual option that is rare but a popular option.

[@blinkybill2198]

We had about 400 of these mostly sedans and split between CVT and 4speed Auto at a rental car company I worked at. We never had issues with transmissions. The transmissions were serviced on time I think 70,000km-100,000km. We wound use them up to about 240,000km before on selling them. We did have a few at 300,000km and they were still running perfectly. Good solid cars, I think with the Nissan CVT's they need the fluid changed on time or slightly early and make sure the engine size is not too powerful for the CVT transmission. The 1.5lt engine was a good balance. Bit slow to takeoff bit once your going there is plenty of get up and go.

[@thecspot1387]

Manual trans 208k miles still no check engine light. Stock axles just started clicking, ac still blows cold.

[@TheAuto101]

Great to hear, the manual is the one to get for sure

[@dianewilliams9858]

Does it have an aux or bluetooth? Is it expensive to convert to bluetooth,?

[@TheAuto101]

It didn’t have either :( but you can buy an FM Bluetooth receiver for the radio

[@tripyhippy]

I bought a 2008 its low mileage at 84k it now has 90k I'm the 2nd owner other, than 34 mpg avg its bad in every way you can think off but the $1200 price i paid back in March 2020 was the catch... my commute is 54 miles one way, maybe it great for short trips but not long commutes like mine...not a piece of junk just a very cheap feeling car at best...

[@TheAuto101]

It's a great little commuter car no doubt

[@HotKooks]

Nice review... but where are the trees in your neighborhood?

[@TheAuto101]

Haha it’s still in construction 😂

[@mariohermandez3216]

I have a 2010 with 245,000 miles and still running pretty good.

[@alharthy50]

It looks very similar to my Toyota yaris 2013 hatchback

[@TheAuto101]

True, they were competitors and still are in this class!

[@dvddmc]

just picked up a 2008 Versa with 64500 miles it was very good deal

[@TheAuto101]

Solid, that’s low mileage for that year

[@Rex0717]

How much did you pay for it?

[@alexandrefauchon7755]

Does all 1,8l have cvt? I am about to buy a 1,8L versa sedan 2009 and I am concern about the cvt reliability. I am also from 🇨🇦

[@joshuamichel533]

No. There’s 2 different trim levels for the 1.8 versa w/ an automatic. The Versa Hatchback S has a 4 speed auto, and the 1.8 Versa SL which has the CVT.

[@alexandrefauchon7755]

@@joshuamichel533 yes thx I just bought a 1,8L 4 speed auto 2009 Nissan versa!

[@NE_Patriots50]

@@alexandrefauchon7755 you made the right choice great car except for the CVT. Stay away from the CVT transmission.

[@alexandrefauchon7755]

@@NE_Patriots50 mine is 4 speed auto!!!!!!

[@97warlock]

@@joshuamichel533 Im looking at a Versa S 6 speed ..... never drivin a 6 speed Btw the CVT is always an AUTO transmission right? or is ther a cvt Manual also

[@Nick-lm5lz]

I wonder if it is reliable

[@TheAuto101]

The CVTs can be a bit of an issue, but it’s reliable otherwise!

[@heinzklausthiesen1373]

The 4AT is definitely more reliable than the CVT

[@TheAuto101]

True! The JATCO CVTs of this era can have their problems. Thanks for watching!

[@codyyount1796]

Used to pick on a friend of mine over her Versa. We started dating recently so I actually got to drive it. i love the little fucker. I was worried about power when pulling out into traffic. It really does not disappoint. Only wish is that it was a manual and had a better stereo. Actually going to fix the latter issue myself shortly. Solid design and build. Minor engineering issues, but whatcha gonna do?

[@PurrH9]

How is the handling and steering feel?

[@TheAuto101]

It handles surprisingly well, caught me by surprise too

[@rayms3948]

@@TheAuto101 Better stereo is easy to solve.

[@michaelwolflake4918]

Those versas are cute and quick.

[@97warlock]

I found a 2009 with 66k miles for 4300

[@97warlock]

My car has a 2.0 & even that is a dog on takeoff, so I can just imagine a 1.8 is even worse.

[@ConradRoy-gh9pe]

No drl lights

[@duncandixon6203]

People don't like CVT because it has a high failure rate at 120000k

[@TheAuto101]

Damn, that’s disappointing :(

[@mrchiggen]

You're trippin recommending a cvt.

[@clinttrumble685]

You made no mention on the 6 speed manual version

[@TheAuto101]

most in North America came with the CVT or auto. Manual a great option though - would probs make it more fun to drive!

[@BlackoutsBox]

found one for my aunt only 21000 miles on it for $5500

[@TheAuto101]

Solid deals for miles that low

[@darlennechacon2012]

I had one but we had to trade it 😭

[@TheAuto101]

At least you got a new car! what did you trade it in for?

[@X02switchblades]

a jatco cvt will blow up

[@TheAuto101]

I’ve heard they have reliability issues 😞

[@williammize8270]

And no mpg either now I know why people buy Toyota Hondas? AC still works and 30 miles to the gallon

[@LarryHorse-nj5qo]

BAD ADVICE OFFERRED HERE! BEWARE! CVTs are a disaster. Nissan CVTs are particularly bad and have driven the company to nearly out of business. No Brainer, if given the option of traditional geared transmission to CVT, get the traditional manual or automatica transmission. This young man simply does not know much about cars, nothing personal.

[@marbleman52]

For a car review, you showed us very, very little of the car but a lot..a lot...of yourself. You didn't show us the dash and the instrument panel, didn't show us the back seat, just you sitting there, barely showed us the hatchback area, which was crammed full of stuff...that is NOT how you show a car, didn't even open the hood and show us the engine. What were you actually reviewing...the car...or yourself...???

[@matthieugauthier5128]

Look up «Versa.Nation» & «les_versa_du_quebec» on Instagram, we have entire Versa Enthusiasts out here 11years later, VersaGang! There’s even a KZbin Channel called «MarahDaCar» who STREET RACES one!

[@TheAuto101]

Super cool! Thanks for sharing Matthieu