2020 Nissan Versa Review | Cost is Important

[@bubber25]

what he says in the beginning hit me right in the feels. Not everyone can afford a 30k car. Thats me. I make $11.21 an hour and get 40 hrs a week. This car was right in my budget i got the sr model in blue and im in love. Biggest thank you to nissan for giving us low wagers a premium sweet looking car!!

[@123andme]

Afraid of CVT get the manual.

[@shaiapouf420]

​@@123andme check yt many versas with 200,000+ lightweight does not affect the cvt

[@brettbanta2100]

Good for you! Glad that you were able to get yourself a brand new car, it's such a good feeling - especially when you're paying for it yourself

[@Resistculturaldecline]

​@123andme The biggest issue is lack of maintenance. Fluid change and service every 30k-40k miles and it'll go 200k+ easily. Most early transmission (cvt or otherwise) wasn't the mechanicals as much as it was the end of the fluid life cycles -- in turn takes out the mechanicals.

[@2dollarkevin]

Here in México I can't Even afford a versa xD

[@P51]

mark, it’s a credit to your channel that i’m watching a review on a nissan versa. well done!

[@DLPTonyATL]

LOL! I thought the same! I'm on my 4th Lexus, so my price point interests are bit more refined, but I honestly enjoyed this review. Mark's statement: "We all have to start somewhere...", is on point. Right on.

[@steifan]

The arm rest scene really cracked me up xD

[@chocolatewheelchair]

steifan that thing is ridiculous

[@ProBenja5]

chocolatewheelchair It’s weird because if you don’t option that center console you still get an old school flip down armrest integrated in the driver’s seat.

[@blueslurker1]

What’s weird is that he usually uses a fanny pack.

[@FrostyCoug]

I rewatched it 5 times

[@jimpease280]

The rental 2020 Versa SV I drove had the center armrest mounted on the seat about three inches higher than it should have been. Way too uncomfortable.

[@Tinrs80]

I appreciate you saying right up front “ not everyone had $30,000 to buy a new car “ thats exactly right. Thats where these come in. Again thanx for sayin that right off.

[@automotivetv9861]

Pshh, more like not everyone has even $5,000 to put on a car those days.

[@tipoomaster]

*cries in Canadian pricing*

[@xaviergl]

tipoomaster *cries harder in horrible canadian used car market*

[@BReal-10EC]

What's crazy is the average new car price in the US is now $40,000! I've actually been eyeing the base S manual Versas (if cheap enough) as an extra vehicle (next to my '18 RCSB 2wd F150.. not the most practical). I need to test fit one as I am a big guy (6ft 5, 300 lbs). I miss shifting gears in a car you could flog and still not be speeding (In started driving in the 80s with 75 hp 80's imports).

[@123andme]

By my estimates, a 30k car would require about a 13k down payment to keep around 400 month. Stupid expensive.

[@a7i20ci7y]

I bought an 09 Versa new after going through a divorce. It's been a great little car. Very efficient, very reliable. It's not fun, it's not sexy, but it was the car I needed when I needed it, and I'll always be grateful for that.

[@GlobalGaming101]

Are you still using your 2009 Versa?

[@a7i20ci7y]

I am. I'm teaching my daughter to drive a manual transmission and then it'll be hers. 104k miles on it, runs great.

[@liljuz1981]

@@a7i20ci7y that's the trick; you got the manual. You most likely wouldn't have had the same ownership experience with the CVT

[@a7i20ci7y]

@@liljuz1981 I agree. I got the manual in part because it was less expensive, but also because I was apprehensive about the new CVTs.

[@a7i20ci7y]

@BBD Design It was for me. YMMV.

[@yass123]

Zero interest in this, but I'll watch it anyways for you.

[@TheOzthewiz]

Thank you!

[@marcelonator]

Hahaha aren’t you glad you watched it ?

[@johnmoore1495]

I just wish all CVTs had a way to turn off the fake shifts. Like if I’m going to drive a CVT, let me use it as a CVT for best power and economy.

[@GloomGaiGar]

honda jazz! well last time i drove one anyway

[@vgamedude12]

SAME. it's so stupid. Cvts are here to stay let people get used to them and use them

[@johnmoore1495]

Harrison well it’s like you designed them so they could stay at a set RPM all the time for power and efficiency purposes. Yet now in practice you don’t want them to do that. It really is a situation where auto journalists screwed the industry into thinking it’s a problem (not savagegeese he criticizes CVTs fairly,) who cares what a Nissan Versa’s or a Subaru Ascent’s shifts feel like. If anything people will grow to prefer no shifts.

[@dchawk81]

Most auto reviewers are stupid. They praise a traditional automatic when it has near seamless smooth shifts but they complain about a CVT that has no shifts.

[@markmiller3279]

Absolutely! The only reason automakers went to CVTs was to eke out a little more gas mileage. Let them do their job. Your average driver will never even notice if it inch pointed out to them.

[@ManyDeserts]

1:11 Graphic design is my passion

[@Hamigal]

I bought a 2020 Versa in Sept and I love it. I drove a loaded Altima for 13 yrs and this is really a miniature of that, just not with sun roof, heated seats, or 6CD exchanger. Am happy with the Versa for the price.

[@mjrusso45]

Love seeing you review low cost cars like this.

[@vinniecorleone62]

I almost choked to death laughing at that hung up back pack skit, too much man!

[@trtatv]

vinniecorleone62 classic geese! I felt the same way! His displays of impromptu acting/raging are hilarious.

[@jblyon2]

Yet still it's something most reviewers wouldn't even mention, while he brings attention to something that would likely bug the crap outta many people

[@BlakeMcCringleberry]

Beware the soft talkers. You never know what will set them off.

[@hlk5887]

He flew into a rage there I think. Funny to watch.

[@jbassgold]

The calm narration over it makes it perfect

[@Rico_G]

For $13K I bought my daughter a CPO off-lease like-new Mazda 3 Touring with 19K miles. It's so much more of a real car than this thing. Let someone else suffer the depreciation.

[@meh-87]

Recently helped my daugher lease an Elantra GT. 3 years, grand total ~$7500. Just didn't want to deal with a used car and it was appealing to know exactly how much it will cost. So long as it's not being driven more than 12k miles a year it seems reasonable.

[@RafaelPernia]

@@Mark-xj8bu I did just that. A 12k miles 2018 Forte. Looks better, no CVT, if it's CPO you might even get most of the warranty. Also, Kia usually has better finance rates than Nissan

[@xiondFirst]

@@RafaelPernia Also kia now makes better car than Nissan anyways.

[@jpeterman9699]

Around here it seems like the only cars you will get deals like that on were rental cars. Pass

[@RafaelPernia]

@@jpeterman9699 well you can do a report. At least here in Canada they tell you if it was a rental. Sometimes it's like a service loan car used in the dealership...

[@chrismunsey3185]

Knowing that you’re an Alice n Chains fan just made me love you that much more Mark. Layne Staley is my favorite vocalist of all time. Thank you for such great reviews. You’re the only person that could get me to watch a review on s Nissan Versa,lol!!!👌🏽

[@jal316]

Budget graphics for the budget car. Good stuff.

[@baitnbite]

Your reaction during acceleration is priceless :D

[@LeftenantMalachi]

Or lack there of!

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Boooooring!

[@polaris911]

damn bro.. who does your snazzy intro graphix ?

[@Maikeru_Dabittsu]

Can't overuse it

[@rivalxaph_1395]

As much as I rave about exotic or luxury cars, I really appreciate an affordable car review, just to snap back to reality for a bit. Great video!

[@brianpetersen3429]

Refreshing review of a "affordable" car.

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

@Bobby Brady Sure if you can spare $200 every month for 8 years.

[@TheOzthewiz]

@@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials Won't LAST 8 years!

[@TheOzthewiz]

"Money pit" after warranty runs out..

[@mr.president8404]

Buy a versa only if you want to pull out your hair in stress and anger

[@mikederucki]

I’m not anywhere close to wanting such a car but Mark puts out a video, I watch it.

[@MrGalax00]

I don't only watch the reviews for the cars, but for the way the car is reviewed. I enjoy all the detail that goes into the review.

[@yobrewop123]

i am still driving my 2012 versa with over 270000 km already. Still runs like a champ

[@Natural11001001]

This is the only car channel where I'd watch a full review of a Nissan Versa. Thanks for mixing it up and well done as always.

[@cdeanda]

I've been watching SG videos every single day for the last couple of months and I'm glad to see that Scotty Kilmer and Doug De Muro were finally hired for the video editing, the graphics (like that cute Let's Drive frog) and the hand appearing in the lower left corner at 11:10. Keep it up and rev up your engines!

[@showbiz3848]

I did NOT...see that coming! A positive glowing review of the (formally) dull, boring Versa! Good for Nissan for pressing foreword on their commitment to develope the Versa. Such a thoughtful shining review from "Savage Geese" is a clear testimony to that fact. While the domestic manufacturers bail on good smaller affordable cars, (something that they were never consistently good at anyway) It's good to see another major manufacturer Expanding choices here in the US, regarding truly good affordable cars.... and with Manual transmissions available. Why they can't manage to make the manual gearbox available at all levels is beyond logical reasoning, but that being said... Kia/Hyundai, and now Nissan.... Maybe the world is getting better after all! Thanks SG, yours is the best car show on any airwave!

[@dedreandixon4620]

It's not a matter that they can't manage to have the manual on all the trim levels... people won't buy them. And thats the nail in the coffin for manuals, everyone cries for one, but no one shows up to the lots to buy them. I feel like the people that push for manuals are guys that are gung-ho about manuals but share a car with their wives who doesn't want to or won't be able to drive it or people that are simply not the target audience of such vehicles and pretty much their opinion doesn't matter in regards to what that model offers.

[@hamsterama]

Toyota at least did the right thing and included a manual on the second highest trim for the Corolla sedan, and both trims for the hatchback. They didn't put a manual on the poverty spec. Even though I don't know how to drive a manual, I went ahead had a dealership order a hatchback for me. My mom will teach me how to drive it. I was never really interested in learning a manual, until Toyota came out with the iMT in the current generation. The iMT is a total game-changer, because unlike a "primitive" manual, this new one makes learning to drive stick much easier.

[@showbiz3848]

I'm fortunate to be able to say I have never purchased a car brand new that did not have a manual gearbox. My 2012, 126,000 mile, wearing and running like a top (radio shit the bed 6k ago. Aftermarket to the rescue with factory fit replacement $129 installed), and a hoot to drive at its limit... Kia soul, might be my last new car. I can't stand the lack of control and involvement that comes with any form of automated gearbox. And manuals, used properly... never break. Three pedals or no go!

[@showbiz3848]

At least make the manual available as a special factory order when it's already a stop on the assembly line. Btw....my sons purchased his first brand new car recently....and would not sacrifice having a manual gearbox. He made the best choice of what's available in the US. I raised him right. Never give up control.

[@hamsterama]

@@showbiz3848 I'm amused when I go online and see people whining about manuals not being widely available, and at then these same people mock those buying new cars, saying it's a waste of money. Um, sure. If you want manuals to be around, you gotta create demand for them. That's one reason why I chose to buy a new Corolla, instead of a cheap beater. I just wanted to show Toyota my appreciation that they created a manual gearbox with learners in mind. And I'm showing that appreciation by buying a new car from them. Anyway, good for you for raising your sons right!

[@monoespacial]

Dude, I subbed yesterday and today you upload this about a Nissan Versa. I drove a Versa literally last week as a rental. My model had pretty much nothing, not even Bluetooth audio on the radio. I tried to use it as little as possible since it didn't seem very safe for my kids. After watching the review... I had the base, very base version. Engine was struggling after 110kmph. Manual transmission wasn't very good. The trunk is big but the way it tapers off towards the back makes it very difficult to get 2 big pieces of luggage in. Can confirm the ride is firmer than I would expect for a car like this. Overall I think other cars in the same range are probably better.

[@jamesmedina2062]

monoespacial its all for some geeks in management to think that tweaking things will yield some phenomenal payday. The 2015 Versa was just fine as is

[@JamieMcgee518]

Thanks, For reviewing an affordable car.

[@richardtaylor7485]

I'm a 70 year old car buff and have owned from VW to Porsche and in between. Now only driving about 10,000 miles per year or less, this car paid for in cash is worth looking at thanks for the review. 😎

[@jf6487]

There are two kinds of people who will buy this car. Those who are on a budget and need a car with a warranty that will last as long as the payments. The second group are those who have woken up and realized that a vehicle is just transportation and if you you need your vehicle to massage your ego or impress your neighbors you have bigger issues that will not be solved at a new car dealer. Buy the Versa and put the remaining money into therapy. You will come out a a better (and probably richer) person.

[@robertpapps5383]

Or invest the money you would have spent on a more expensive ride and retire while your still "young".

[@samboo18fuksdogs1]

Well hell most of these so called car guys are in the 2nd group

[@swillia6rider]

Versa. I just watched a review on a Versa. The whole thing. Nice job Mark!

[@johnazhderian5734]

This is Scotty Kilmer's favorite car!

[@CL9k24a3]

Nisan makes a new car... Scotty: run!

[@BlakeMcCringleberry]

I don't know. It sounds like an endless money pit.

[@BTC909]

It's a 100K car & i'd have to agree.

[@snakevergil]

Liar this review is not of a 90s Toyota Celica

[@vinniecorleone62]

Kilmer is a one note hack.

[@vgamedude12]

I love the humor in these vids. Not overdone and comes out of nowhere

[@marcelonator]

@3:56 is the best scene in a car review in all of KZbin!

[@apollosbrownies]

Nissan/Infiniti is never my first choice, but they’re doing so much right in their affordable vehicles that it’s hard to knock them - vehicles like the Leaf and this Versa are such outstanding values! I can actually see owning entry-level cars today without being completely disappointed, and they come equipped with all the essentials that make quality cars. Good on folks like Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai, and more for really keeping this class of vehicle active and very competitive.

[@Shane101A]

My 16 Mazda 3 i bought for 20k back in 2016 is awesome. Nothing but good things to say.

[@NissanPodcast]

We noticed the seals too lol... You guys nailed it.. it’s a nice fully loaded 14-21k car which is getting harder to find.

[@mjmont92]

Has Nissan worked out the reliability issues concerning their CVT? If not, that would be enough to keep prospective buyers out of this car and in to the Kia you mentioned.

[@xFlared]

Their CVTs in the past 5 years have gotten much better. The technology itself got cheaper and more efficient to produce. Toyota and honda use cvt regularly, and nissan naturally adapted all of the improvements.

[@SuperJackster98]

@@xFlared toyota only uses cvt in the corrolla and the yaris ia so I wouldn't say regularly for toyota

[@xFlared]

@@SuperJackster98 They used to be 4/5 speed about 10 years ago.

[@margar1983]

No they are still crap. I do their warranties and it’s a massive problem

[@palebeachbum]

Proof is in the pudding, as they say. I'll believe Nissan CVT reliability has improved when Nissans can routinely go 100k+ miles without a CVT failure. I was screwed by Nissan's horrible CVT in my 2012 Versa and a co-worker was as well with her 2015 Sentra. I liked Nissan up until that point. Now I look at them with a very skeptical eye.

[@jamiebagala1897]

Mark, I subscribed back in 2015 after I stumbled across your video on the then new ND MX5 whilst I was waiting to take delivery of mine. Ever since that video I have found myself religiously watching everything you’ve posted from that date. It might be escapism, it might be my obsession with cars since a boy but I’m certain much of it is because your content is brilliant and I find myself agreeing with things you say on cars we’ve had in common. Some people go nuts for game of thrones, some can’t wait for the next episode of billions, when that alert comes through that you’ve posted a review It’s that moment for me. I find myself watching reviews on cars I won’t buy, don’t necessary like and aren’t even available in Sydney Australia. My point is, quite simply, thank you, for doing what you’re doing. If I ever start a channel you will be my absolute benchmark.

[@bobtart12]

Someone once said that humans love negativity, and that's why I love watching your videos where you're more on the fence about a vehicle versus one where you absolutely love it. Keep it up chief, you're killin it

[@alexmobil7463]

I do miss in your latest videos the look under and beneath, that look was making your reviews unique and outstanding!

[@showbiz3848]

The Goose did say it was a quicky review

[@CravenTheDarkLord]

A Monday video from Mr Geese. Tis a good week bois

[@gladdy02]

I appreciate how you make reviews on less interesting cars far shorter videos then some other reviewers. No way am i watch a 30 minute video on a Nissan Versa lol

[@air-headedaviator1805]

The CVT shift nature is based on how you depress the accelerator peddle. Barely press it or completely floor it it acts like a CVT normal but with a mid range press it will shift like an automatic, being familiar to the traditional autos in noise.

[@danielc3321]

After my lease I’m going to buy, and it’s gonna have to be something like this or a used car. It’s not the car I want, but it’s the car I need. Good work as usual!

[@rm0234]

get a used car, you can save money and get a better car. biggest depreciation is usually when you drive it out of the dealership for the 1st time

[@zarbon700]

Don't buy a Nissan. Modern Nissan cars have poor reliability. They have other reliability issues than just a CVT. If you want a Nissan, lease it and dump it in 3 years.

[@whatchis1120]

Go for it these new ones are much nicer on the inside than the older ones, and they don't drive bad had one for a rental for a week. Their just not a corner carver, but for daily use their fine. The cvt only have issues if you don't service them and typically subcompact cars hold their value quite well after 3-4 years.

[@danielc3321]

Just think I was thinking of going back to a manual. I haven’t had one in a few years. The traffic where I live is awful, but if I don’t get one soon I might not be able to get one at all in a few years.

[@GlycerinZ]

@@danielc3321 I've been driving an 01 Subaru Legacy 5-speed for 13 years and it's always fun to drive. Even dealing with traffic here in Denver.

[@THEFIRE360]

4:04 this has happened to everyone at some point.

[@bernhardwagner9879]

We own a 2019 Nissan Maxima. The Versa is my wife's car. We bought a 2020 SV because my wife is not into the Max size and power. Our Versa is a delightful car to drive. We don't 'push it' an understand its engine design and what we can 'get out of it'. We have owned many Nissan vehicles over the years. The 2020 Versa is a Nissan winner.

[@karlalbert9118]

This is one of the most honest reviews I've seen. Thank you.

[@Mar-yk6jp]

Some of the best free content on the KZbins. Nice concise review Mark.

[@WorthlessWhips]

Thanks for not only doing ridiculous unobtainable cars. You guys are the reason we bought an old 85 MR2 for our first episode!

[@JMJR07]

That was a nice take on this car that offers a lot of useful information for shoppers that might not frequent SavageGeese, I hope it gets lots of views. I liked that you included the armrest bit, that keeps your regular fans entertained.

[@oatmealcookies916]

Not everyone has $30k+ for a new car and the sad thing is most people don't realize they fall into the "don't" category. I see so many people driving $50k pickup trucks and spending $900/month after car payments, insurance and fuel costs for something that at best will lose 15% of it's value. These lower cost cars should be the norm but unfortunately American's like living about their means. Thanks for the review, it's nice to see a review on something that isn't a $80k luxury sedan once in a while.

[@SuperMario1005]

I can't believe I'm impressed with an entry level modern Nissan. I drove a '19 as a rental and absolutely hated it, mostly from the cvt. The manual parking brake, dim to off cabin lights, and manual transmission option make this a real nice car for someone that hates a lot of the modern "luxury" items in cars you usually can't get away from nowadays.

[@Incomudro1963]

You really can't judge a car by it's rental example.

[@HermaeusM]

Someone needs to make a car with manual windows, no AC, cloth seats etc… and sell it for $12000. I’d trade my 50k car in and use the money to get closer to building our house. That’s the power of frugality. Makes your dreams come true and come faster. Put winter tires on that thing and you’ll be all set.

[@Me-eb3wv]

True man. I genuinely love stripped out no bells and whistle manual windows cheap cars. They’re the bicycles of the car world.

[@elmoomle4565]

Enjoyed your review. It's a shame we never get to see a review on the absolute 'cheapest' version, manual transmission and all...nothing wrong with stoicism.

[@brunothepug8807]

I have really come to value your reviews. You are one of the few journalists that puts expectations at the proper point for the vehicle at hand. At get a good review because you don't compare the ride, handling, or NVH of the this Versa to a BMW but to other vehicles at it's price point and class. I bought my son the prior gen Versa sedan and it has been a great little car averaging 37.5 mpg in mostly city driving. This Versa seems like a huge improvement. I can afford pretty much anything within reason, but there is a lot to be said for this car. Now in my 60's, I learned the hard way about expensive high performance vehicles. I don't drive fast anymore and I just want to be safe with a lot of feature content for the dollar. I think the Versa delivers on VALUE. This is metric most buyers overlook. Also I just don't give a shit about impressing anyone anymore. If we drove more cars like this instead of huge pickups and SUV's for status we wouldn't be paying $5 a gallon for gas people.

[@chm2]

I appreciate that a channel for car enthusiasts is also doing videos on econoboxes.

[@hazardeur]

if I wasn't subbed to you already, I would have after that armrest skit lol

[@roaddog7542]

The average car payment these days is $530 and loan term 68 months. Repo man is the winner.

[@xFlared]

I pay $350, 72 months, used. :(

[@konstantindufnik696]

@@xFlared why?

[@xFlared]

@@konstantindufnik696 Because I'm not wise.

[@rabbitruck]

I'd be interested to see a review of the base, manual version of this car.

[@Vicobop]

I don't know if it was intentional but when you mentioned the infotainment is quick, it was during a lot of bad stuttering going on when scrolling between screens. The sort of stuff that I truly resent that manufacturers ever approve. It's like 2010 Android devices all over again. Love the value otherwise. Pricing changes the perception of a product's value before and after purchase. Modern affordable small cars nail the principle very well. Expect less, get more.

[@lexdelaney2805]

It's important to review cars like this. All the "premium" BS other car companies sell you are more often being found in cars like this. It can help you gauge just how "premium" the features you're paying $1000+ for, really are. And if the value is ACTUALLY there as opposed to listening to the guy at the dealership being payed to tell you the value is there. And not for nothing, I'm really considering a beater more and more by the day. And if I got one it'd be new, simply because I don't trust the average American when it comes to car maintenance enough to get a discount on a hand-me-down. I'd rather pay more up front than learn the hard way my trans is fucked because downshift Daryl nailed every red light that looked at him sideways.

[@whiffy506]

Still have my 15 Versa. Can’t complain, no issues with it.

[@AyAy008]

How many miles have you driven so far?

[@zarrensanders8359]

I have the blue SV model. so here are a couple tips. For the S button, yes it just ups the rpms a bit BUT, when using cruse control the car doesn't limit your speed when going down hill. So you can turn on S mode with cruse control and it will help control the speed when going down hill nicely, it's like an automatic gear down to slow you down. The worst thing about this car that no one has yet to mention is the auto power off mode. When sitting with just the radio on the car will shut off all power with no warning at all. There is a 10 min timer in aux mode that I haven't figured out how to change or cut off yet. Designed to save the battery I'm sure but would be nice to be able to change the timer on it. The car has a super tight turn radius also. At night if there are dark rain spots on the ground the back up sensor will sometimes get a little confused thinking it needs to slam on the brakes to stop you from hitting something that's not really there. Also none of the car's sensors seem to work under about 33 degrees F until they have warmed up.

[@cygor4520]

Love these practical car reviews. Keep it up!

[@Ben-bs4od]

Glad to hear you're supporting decent cars people can afford! Need more reviews on cars like these! I'd like to see a site that does used car reviews lol. Apologize for judging you on the BMW.... Glad you sold it.

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

I just bought a Versa SV in scarlet red. I love the car. I went from a 2006 Prius to this 2020 Versa. The Versa has more bells and whistles in it than the Prius, and I paid near ten thousand more for the Prius. The price of the Versa was just great for what you get. I'd rather save my money for my motorcycles. Just the opinion of an old guy lol.

[@danielreigada1542]

I rented one over Thanksgiving when I visited family. When I got to the airport, I joked with the rental car agent "I hope I don't get another Nissan Versa!" And, of course, that was the only subcompact car they still had available. But, I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was the new 2020 model. Looks-wise, a big improvement over the previous one. I agree that the transmission is the worst part about it. The one I rented, strangely for a new car, was sometimes hard to shift into reverse when I started it in the morning and would go in with a "clunk" when it did. Also, a bit of the rear window seal started coming off and I had to push it back in a couple of times. It seems like every modern Nissan I have been in has issues with the window or door trim getting loose and coming off.

[@digitaldoc100]

I can't get past the anemic engine, or the CVT either, even for the lower price point. Nissan needs to invest for some new engines. The Versa could be much better with a 3 cyl turbo with some torque down low.

[@jook13]

If I ever get this car i'd get the manual. Mostly because of all the reliability issues I've heard about the CVT. But also because I love driving sick

[@elai3147]

jook13 too bad carplay/auto can’t be had with the stick don’t think, but yeah anything to avoid the cvt

[@ibramistafanous1231]

You can install it yourself

[@COYGunners]

That’s what she said...

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

I looked for one of these in the manual, couldn't find one, couldn't find an manual hatchback Honda Civic,....ended up with an manual Impreza. I'm happy with that....🏹🤠👍

[@meemka8251]

From Lucid Air one day to Nissan Versa the next! Savagegeese cover them all, which is one of many reasons I love this great channel.

[@t.regnerus301]

I appreciate your honesty in your reviews. It's not something I see much anymore.

[@NGMonocrom]

Start out somewhere?? This is going to be for anyone needing a car and realizing just how screwed they are after looking at what a typical new car costs nowadays. Whether that's a recent college graduate just realizing he wasted his money on a worthless Liberal Arts degree, and has to get a minimum wage job to make ends meet.... To a guy who lost his great-paying job, and realizes no one wants to hire him because he's too old. To the guy who literally did his best, but his wife still left him and took nearly everything from him. And, since the judge gave her his car, he needs a new one while no longer being able to afford a luxury vehicle.

[@roylueftner]

1:10 laughed way too hard at this. Looking forward to this new quality in 2020!

[@nowayangelo]

I was like wtf is thiss🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffc1347]

Thank you for also reviewing normal person cars. I have a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic and i'm pretty well off...it blows my mind how people who make less than me have way more expensive cars!

[@graham-jefferson]

It's a shame they don't and won't sell a versa hatchback with the kicks in the lineup. I'd rather have the hatch. I'm happy Nissan is still making an affordable grocery getter though. Leaps and bounds better than the outgoing model.

[@davidt4172]

I was wondering if you could review the 2020 Nissan Sentra, I really appreciate how in-depth your reviews are!

[@thecommenter4933]

I think the reality of buying and affording cars is important and it's great you're emphasizing it many of your reviews. The bar has been pushed so arbitrarily high that folks feel like they can't get a good car without spending $50k. The GTI is too slow; get a Golf R. The Cadenza isn't luxurious enough; get a ES 350. The Sonata is too slow; get a Stinger. A sad consequence of that is people leverage financing and leasing "generosity" to the limits to their financially destructive end. Being able to afford a car means more than scraping by every month to make the payment. For many people, it comes at the expense of paying off debt, saving for retirement, college savings fun, and time off. Two months of the average car payment in the US in enough for a ticket from the west coast to London. On the one hand, more people need to get some Dave Ramsey in their life and build financial literacy. On the other hand, financial institutions and creditors are carelessly approving car loans and lease deals, reminiscent of the housing crisis. Cars like the Versa, Jetta, Fusion, and others are, in reality, what most people can afford without scraping the barrel and sacrificing in other important areas, though it's interesting to see the sales figures don't reflect that, which shows a larger problem. A Jetta S can be had for around $15k with the manual (at least here in the Pacific Northwest). For most things most people do most of the time, a Jetta or Versa or Elantra are absolutely perfect, but there's a strong force at play guiding and incentivizing you toward a GLI or Elantra N, or heaven forbid a Type R, Golf R, or similar.

[@christophervanlone3609]

Versa is on my list... but Hyundai Accent is my # 1 so far, just for the 10yr powertrain warranty...

[@thomasl7817]

My mother had an 07 Versa she purchased new. It was the most reliable and trouble free car. So much so if I ever found one similar I'd consider getting it. It was at 200k when she had an accident 3 years ago, and insurance totaled it. Had that not happened I'm sure it'd still be here chugging along. The biggest issues it had were the driver tail light went out 2 times, the window was slow going up during it's last years, and all but one of the hubcaps had fallen off. No major work done on it, just religious oil changes/tire rotation/that sorta thing. One last thing, it never seemed to want to get much more than 30 mpg unless you were on the highway for a long period of time. Guess that was because to get it to move out of it's own way you had to lay on it. But really, whatever you dished at it it took it. Granted it took it at it's own pace, but it got you there.

[@kevinyuqiwang9307]

the production value on this review is bar none. love how the music synced to your voice during the CVT commentary

[@dmac5916]

Nobody’s gonna talk about how this is the only car still being sold in 2024 with a manual transmission for less than 18k? That’s what everyone should be looking at 👀 I bet it’ll last 200,000+ miles with proper and very cheap maintenance. Not to mention it is probably the most bare bones and easy to work on modern cars with tons of room in the engine bay. The engine has been in production for over 20 years and has proved to be reliable, the manual trans is also made in house by Nissan so that’s also a plus.

[@speedyink]

Dude, you make a video on the Nissan Versa hilarious, well informed, and actually useful for those who need it. Throwing in the cheesy transitions was great, and of course an excellent "Savage Geese" moment - (stomp) (waaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA) "That's correct. It is a CVT"

[@daduncker20D]

I had 2 versa’s and both CVT transmissions blew around 60 thousand miles, both were 4-5 thousand to replace...

[@edwink1467]

Will never consider the Versa or a Nissan, but I watched this just for you ;)

[@gabrieliacoboni6951]

He looks so thrilled to be doing this review. Haha

[@jamesmedina2062]

Gabriel Iacoboni Yup 😝

[@kendelion]

Please make a video with other mechanics or car car enthusiasts about what they hate and love repairing in modern cars. I miss those shows too

[@ConsciousRobot]

This really is impressive for the price point. Better interior than some cars twice as expensive

[@be_easy001]

4:00, pretty much my mood all day...

[@xonecinema]

I don't even care about this car but this was a fantastic and simple review.

[@Marvelous0071]

At 4:01 I was dying, the acting was almost convincing LMAO

[@n.o.b.s.8458]

Petition to give the versa a “CE” trim level with gold inlays and Medusa heads. It may be a cheap car, but the Versa ce could be a game changer.

[@disinferno06]

What the FUCK is up with these transitions? Best car reviews on YT, constantly keep me entertained

[@ShaiyanHossain]

how does this stack up to the Fit? I REALLY REALLY hope the 4th gen makes it way here, seems like a huge improvement for a small car

[@secordman]

Versa Note hatch was a nice little car. Very roomy inside. Accelerated fine on the highway despite low horsepower. Young people used to drive these. Now they want high end right off the bat. We had to learn on Chevettes, Plymouth Horizons and Toyota Tercels (the last was indestructible).

[@nsbioy]

This is finally a Versa that is not depressingly ugly. Previous iterations were not just ugly ugly, but depressingly ugly, next morning with horrible hangover ugly. This one looks like a car.

[@802Garage]

Thank Jeebus they improved the buttons/knobs/switches. Previous models felt utterly cheap and miserable. That said, are the seat adjusters still utter trash? Probably the worst seat lever I have ever experienced in Versa/Sentra. Totally agree with you on a lot of older cars riding better. It's bizarre. Compliant and still handle. Not stiff and crashy. The "LET'S DRIVE!" frog in car transition was quite a thing. Art, I say.

[@eppyz]

This is the car that most Americans can actually afford but instead they are in over their heads buying $50k SUV's and Pick Up trucks. Gotta keep up with the "Jones's" it's the American way 🇺🇸

[@robertpapps5383]

So true!

[@Wghurt]

@savagegeese I really appreciate your car reviews! I have just found your channel and watched your review on the Nissan Versa 2020 and the Kia Rio. I have autism and your video really help me out to understand the cars better!!

[@pablocruiser209]

Great review as always. I liked that you jumped down to an econo box. When will these manufacturers realize that CVTs are garbage? Nissan needs all ths help it can get. Enjoyable cars until they get some miles on them, and with the CVTs the death spiral is usually quick and painful.

[@domteewhy52]

Backpack had me dead💀💀. Great review! Thanks for doing cars like this. I’ll watch these too👍🏼

[@francosamericanmusings1560]

I love this series of cars people can afford!!