This Thing Cost HOW MUCH?? // 2024 Nissan Versa Review

[@John-du2mq]

Hope a lot of people buy these to show companies we still need cheap, reliable, and repairable transportation. Not just honking suvs and crossovers.

[@kragor420]

Im so tired of everything being oversized and overengineered myself. I just want the basics.

[@dfaro8453]

@@kragor420 I have been trying to buy a nano size car from china from BYD but it been a hassle. However the versa and the kick are great buy. Anyone can afford them and that’s great.

[@eliotness4029]

how much is it

[@bokunogentoo4420]

my previous car was a Versa (not this generation but the one from the 2010's), all I really have to say is that you get what you pay for, especially if you have the cheapest trim level like I did

[@benda18]

This car is all anyone needs in a car and more. It wasn't long ago when AC wasn't standard on all cars, same with power windows.

[@stevenlatham4397]

The little $22k car got higher scores than the $90-$100k cars you’ve reviewed lately. That’s awesome. I actually think I might try finding one of these with a manual now.

[@luisvilla799]

Way overpriced shouldn’t be more than 17k

[@nc4125]

@@luisvilla799 I'd buy this at 17 in a manual just for the ease of maintenance. Going to be a lot of customization possible for these little cars, maybe an engine swap for more hp

[@StanMarsh-jz7wh]

Nissan is trash these days, go with a Toyota.

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

Unlike a lot of interesting cars these days (like a Manual Jetta or Hatchback Civic with a manual), you can often find a manual Versa on dealer lots if you look around a bit. They seem to build a decent number of them.

[@luisvilla799]

@@RoastBeefSandwich there is a lot in Houston and they are going for 10k and under

[@Yormsane]

Base trim with the 5-speed stick shift is the way to go. And it's a lot more fun than you'd think.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Definitely. Here in UK that would be seen as mid sized.

[@RagShop1]

Depends on your priorities. If it's fuel economy, the CVT is the way to go.

[@BigHeadClan]

​@Brian_Eugene_Lee I mean automakers update products constantly over-their lifecycle... But mainly its Nissan revising the CVT"s slowly across the lineup. It takes a few years for those new CVT's to spread out across the lineup after an update... 2-3 years in fact. But yes marketing will brag about it on every new car, the Nissan CVT has more or less been sorted out since 2018-19 still not the best in class but a major issue like previous years.

[@tomrakusan1179]

@Brian_Eugene_Lee ok, fine. For the 1,000,00 (zero missing) time!

[@paulm749]

Indeed. The 5-speed would allow you to get the full benefit of that one bean.

[@f.bledls.4830]

I loved your comment: "You don't always buy a manual transmission car because you can't afford the one with automatic transmission, in many cases you want a standard transmission because you have more fun driving" I totally agree 👍

[@drunkhusband6257]

Unless you live in the middle of nowhere and never deal with traffic.......manuals are horrible.

[@xonecinema]

I'd gladly pay more for a higher trim if that means I can enjoy it in a stick too

[@asanaya94]

This is a fact!!! Need a higher trim with the manual!!

[@MrBacchus18]

In a weak engine car like this it can be fun to try to wring out some useable power

[@tns5044]

​@drunkhusband6257 I love driving a manual for fun. In day-to-day commuting I'd want an auto box though.

[@ecputube1]

Kudos for reviewing a car that most reviewers wouldn't take seriously! Great balance (no lost points for no hood struts, it's cheap), gave credit where credit was due, AND... rarely actually laughed, although there was a smirk trying to make itself known during the tech review LOL. Not a car I'd be interested in, but a review that was interesting to watch!

[@lovedove9734]

I’m a clinical psych student and I am also a Florida/ Miami Uber. I have this car and got it new 2023 in the gray sky, Pearl/ SV trim. Being an Uber, fuel economy, efficiency, safety features and easy maintenance are the key most important factors when picking any vehicle brand new. My sister absolutely loves the car and I have to say, this is literally the best car a person can buy brand new if you’re looking to check, the marks of looks, styling, fuel, efficiency, & easy maintenance. I recommend the SV or SR trims as they have all of the enhanced electronic features, Nissan’s 360° car shield protection features , as well as Apple CarPlay.🙏🏼👑

[@jeepinspence]

:)Oh, nonsense! I don't find you clinical at all! ;)

[@bubba966]

I love how Sarah is constantly on the verge of dying of laughter during this review

[@jeffreyshepherd8488]

Definitely the best part 😂

[@joset6397]

I think we just love Sarah, bro

[@csincos989]

I noticed that too. 🤘

[@82496125]

Happy graphics @6:44 .. funny jokes if you can read Japanese as well

[@thomascampbell5445]

😅

[@DiMcGee]

I'm a single woman in California. I have always driven small, efficient, low cost, low maintenance vehicles. LOVED your review. Subbed!

[@chandrachud]

thoughts on the BMW Isetta?

[@tyepalmer285]

@@chandrachudthey’re great! I have three of them!

[@scatpack440]

As always, GREAT review. Hey manufacturers, this is THE person that does REAL WORLD reviews. Keep them coming Sarah!!! ❤

[@ramblerdave1339]

I think you meant "this be's"

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Sarah is awesome I watch every episode I can

[@kurtvanluven9351]

You watched this for the review? Cool

[@ptaweston]

A couple of things, the Z on the coils is actually a sideways N for Nissan. If you look carefully at the 2 injectors per cylinder, they are next to each other. There is no direct injection as there is no high pressure fuel pump (for direct injection) and a regular fuel pump (for port injection). It is actually two port injectors per cylinder, one small injector per intake valve, two valves per cylinder. It helps atomize the fuel better and reduces emissions and expensive metals used for the catalytic converter, reducing costs...of course, at the expense of now having to maintain/test/change 8 injectors. Hope this helps.

[@kenjohnson5498]

At least NIssan has their heads out of the clouds and actually brought a semi affordable car to the American market. Now we need a truck at this price range the manufacturer will dominate the market.

[@maxpool162]

Well, you can't get small trucks because of consumption restrictions. The smaller the truck the more ridiculous mpg it must have. So you are stuck with 3 ton gas-guzzlers instead.

[@thomasbraeking6225]

@@maxpool162 Still, it would be GREAT to have the mid-1980s Nissan 720s back! Also, the Toyota SR5s of the late 1970s. Those little boogers were deceptive in what they actually offered for drivability.

[@Rubeless]

Max is correct. When the government gets involved…

[@maudessen573]

I would love a new Isuzu Pup/Chevy LUV. I have a 1985 4x4 with a manual transmission, but I don’t have the skills to restore it.

[@ChicagoJoe94]

Ford Maverick is pretty cheap

[@RobertLutece909]

Regarding the drop in sales over recent years: They probably didn't make very many. When manufactures were having trouble getting electronics, they allocated what they had to the cars with the best margins.

[@jsawhite]

as the saying goes, it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow!! Another great video. love your content. smile on my face from start to finish always makes my day better and brighter!! Thank you! oh and in my younger days, I drove a Hyundai Scupe (base, manual, no AC)... loved that car. drove the shit out of it!! :)

[@eerokutale277]

I bet my Sprinter is slower, it has OM651-Diesel @114 hp, 300 Nm, but it has AC and automatic transmission, so it is quite relaxing to drive.

[@bsmirnov]

@@eerokutale277 and yet it is called Sprinter!

[@eerokutale277]

@@bsmirnov Well, I guess they thought it was much faster than its predecessor, slowest MB TN with OM 615 Diesel had 55 hp and 113 Nm.

[@BPF80MCar-vi1pg]

Or you could drive a fast car gast

[@baronvonjo1929]

I actually disagree completely lol. I cannot stand how miserable my slow car is. Nothing fun about pushing the engine so hard to get absolutely no where

[@Mark-qq9cd]

The entire industry should "listen" to this video. Being an official boomer now, this harkens back to the Datsun B210, which was one of my first cars... 40+ MPG, easy to maintain and it lasted for many years. After maintaining (trying to) a TR-7 for 4 years back then, I missed the B210 immensely. Very nice video. Liked and subbed.

[@dalusa81]

great video sarah, not everyone has the $ to get the ride they want. This is the ride some of us can afford and need to know its reliable!

[@fg3901]

Small cars are fun!!

[@bergbergberg4976]

we really need to bring back manual small cheap cars.... i really missed the old school hondas

[@CollinMac96]

Whenever they do, you guys never buy them…

[@seanthompson8071]

@@CollinMac96Really, the Honda Fit didn't sell? Toyota Yaris?? 🤔

[@CollinMac96]

@@seanthompson8071 the standard transmissions did not sell 🤔 Yaris fit doesn’t matter the model.

[@bigjohnson7415]

Or just automatics! Can't stand the fact my 2020 has one. My beater is a 2012 Focus 5 speed, so don't really mind a manual, but I'm old so, take that with a grain of salt!😜

[@Madcracka]

We still have sticks in Hondas

[@Aercadian]

When I was a teenager, my friend had Fiat 126p: 23hp monster with 600ml engine, rwd. It was still a blast to the point of flipping it on the roof when doing donuts at snowy parking lot. We just flip it back and drove away (minus a broken side glass).

[@155andRising]

my first car was a 1985 Fiat Uno 903 cc , It had 4 cylinders , single carb and put out about 40 bhp. It was beige too, so I called it 'Chicken Soup' as it was the same colour as a tin of Heinz chicken soup. I use to thrash Chicken Soup within an inch of its life and it just kept on going but it was so much fun on tiny skinny tyres. It was great in snow too, I use to stick it in a low gear and use the manual choke like a cruise control and it would pull itself through snow past loads of 4x4's that were struggling to get up hills !

[@chrishammillaudio]

My very first car was a 1994 Dodge Intrepid. My parents insisted I get something big, because "safety". Anyway, it had modern features, like cruise control, power windows, cd player, etc, yet all I wanted to do was drive my dads 1991 Plymouth Colt 3 door hatchback with a 4 speed manual with manual windows and the only electronic feature was the 2 speed wipers. I loved that thing so much more than my Intrepid. I drive a 2020 Golf GTI now along with my Mustang. Speed and power with a V8 is great, but nothing beats a quick hatchback I can zoom in the corners.

[@rsmith1652]

In 1986 I bought a new CRX, red and under 1900 lbs and so much fun. Replaced in 2002 with a Honda Insight, red and under 1900 lbs and so much fun. Still have it because there's nothing new on the market like it.

[@tauntonengine3]

I bought a red CRX si 87 new. Had it for 13 years. Over 250k. Would still have it if it didn't rot away. Loved that little scooter.

[@C1XX_TurboBlazer]

What's wrong with the CR-Z?

[@seanthompson8071]

Yes, one of the reasons I'll keep my 2015 Mazda 3 until the wheels fall off. Manual, fun to drive and 61MPG on the highway!! 😁

[@seanthompson8071]

@@C1XX_TurboBlazerToo expensive, complicated and the car really wasn't that efficient, considering.

[@C1XX_TurboBlazer]

@@seanthompson8071 yeah, those are all valid reasons

[@wence_peraza12]

I’m so lucky that I finally found a manual versa! I only had to drive 3 hours and pick it up. The only bad thing is the car is not loaded at all but to be my first brand new car and for less than 19K + taxes I can’t complain

[@lovemye36]

YES. I had a blast in high school racing around in a Dodge Colt. So fun.

[@artkincell]

I had a Plymouth Cricket!!!! Yours from Japan and mine from Great Britain! Someone put an Abarth exhaust on mine and it sounded like a mad Triumph Spitfire!

[@jeffk412]

did it have the 4 speed manual with the extra Low/High range lever?

[@wideglide2153]

Colt premier! Had the same setup as the turbo but without the turbo. Great handling little car just had to maximize your cornering speed which it loved to oblige. Miss that little car!

[@NikaHollywood]

My first was a '76 Honda Civic! So fun!

[@Rubeless]

89’ civic si, still one of my favorite vehicles.

[@TamagoTamago77]

This is not only the best review of the 2024 Versa that I've seen, but it's one of the best reviews for any car that I've seen full stop. Subscribed.

[@michaeldeas1969]

It's more fun driving a slow car fast than a fast car slow!

[@al28854]

too bad only with still 5 gears for the stick shift, hear in 2024.

[@seanthompson8071]

This can't be repeated often enough!! 👍

[@toddthezondalover645]

​@@al28854You don't really need more than 5 in rural areas

[@toxicity6629]

Bro this is an automatic the car is driving you.

[@michaeldeas1969]

I wish, sincerely, people making comments would use complete sentences or at least complete thoughts with a little context. Bruh...

[@image66media]

“It’s respectable….for what it is.” You are becoming the master of the understatement.

[@kenimiller3896]

My favorite car was a 1986 Plymouth (Mitsubishi) Colt with a 4 speed manual that I eventually drove into the ground. I loved driving that little hatchback, so much fun. At the end I had to junk it, when they loaded it on a flatbed to haul it off I actually started to tear up and almost ran after it as they drove it away, I didn't want to let go of it!

[@dstevens518]

For maybe a year after I let my little rusted out '87 CRX Si go to a used car dealer, I'd see a repainted one on a used car lot, and wistfully drive by slowly, wondering "Is that mine?" I still miss it today.

I have a 2015 Nissan Versa with 80k miles on it, got it when it had 7k miles for $11k at the dealership 5 years ago, I just have done oil change and I change the brakes one, that's it, its a very little cute car that never fail.

[@brealistic3542]

I have a 1993 Nissan Sentra EX with a manual. Its a blast to drive. Nissan makes some of the best small engines and manuals by far. The manual SER version of this car was a true sports car. Bigger engine and far more sporty.

[@Dantastic123]

Sarah! It's like you read minds. I just bought a Nissan Versa. Although not a 2024, I bought a 2017 Versa 5-speed for $8k with 49k miles! Loving it so far. Crank windows and all. I enjoyed this review of yours

[@rossarthur116]

So happy this channel exists. Very true about little cara

[@mikecanaday1631]

The sad thing is the reason for the lack of tiny cars is CAFE standards are based on the track-wheelbase footprint, and put unreasonably high fuel economy requirements on super small subcompacts. It turns out easier to meet CAFE standards with bigger less efficient vehicles. 😮

[@drunkhusband6257]

CAFE standards are built around an average of all cars of a manufacturers that they produce not on individual cars

[@davidhypes5228]

My very first car was a 1990 Ford Escort Pony, in bright red with dealer installed pinstripes. It had a 4 speed manual with overdrive, no air conditioning, and no power steering. I bought it brand new off the showroom floor and could not have been more proud of a car! The only option it had was an am/fm 4 speaker stereo with cassette and the dealer stripes and undercoating for a grand total of $9052! It was an awesome little car for a working college kid.

[@brianwayne3029]

Hi Sarah, I have the 2024 Versa S 5-speed and it does have a little bit more pickup than the CVT. The first day I swapped out the 15" steel wheels for five 17" wheels that are the same as a 2018 Kicks. I upgraded the tires to 215/50R17 and they fill out the wheel wells without rubbing. Yes, the Renault CLIO does have the 4-lug rear disk brakes that could fit. The parking brake will be the biggest hurdle. I added the OEM rear spoiler and tinted the windows lightly. Finally, I'm converting the headlights to LED and adding the LED driving lights. It's a cute little commuter car that gets great fuel economy. It's not fun to drive in high crosswinds or stop and go traffic jams. FYI the engine has dual port fuel injectors per cylinder, no direct fuel injection. I'm pretty sure the engine is the same as the Renault K4M in the CLIO.

[@brianwalker9185]

Wish there were more simple cars out there. Love your stuff.

[@johntamlyn6383]

You’re absolutely right, we need more small car shaped cars not yet another lumpy SUV. A great review. Many thanks.

[@MrMorton]

I love that you reviewed the least expensive new car available as that would most likely be in my new car range. Thanks! 🌸🧡

[@irongoose3865]

Well with the average price of a new car being $42,000 and this car costing half of that you're not alone.

[@stevenhistory]

bought my ‘12 versa hatch for $16.500 new. i love it. raised my daughter in it. took many trips all over the east coast. outerbanks to maine. 225k miles and running strong. Love it still

[@robsendall9847]

A lot of car for the price,reviewed with great enthusiasm . Thanks Sarah😁👍❤

[@briankelley616]

I hope Nissan sends you a base model with a 5 speed to drive for the summer. The videos you would make with that car would improve their sales dramatically.

[@genericreference6969]

Wow wow wow Sarah says what I’ve always thought - we need more cars like this!

[@d4v33j]

Everything about this is adorable

[@josephbania4564]

Is the "z" on the coil packs maybe an "N" for Nissan? Cutest car review ever!

[@riaanlouw1874]

Either that, reading it from the side, or they want you to believe there are some Z370 heritage in there, somewhere.

[@craig2web]

Yeah, I'm 99.9% sure it's an N.

[@Jgfirerocks]

First car was a 1986 Nissan Pulsar NX. 5 speed, power nothing, and No A/C. It was a blast to drive my POS to high school with my friends that had no car… Thanks again for what you do Sarah!!

[@royhi1809]

Buy the 5 speed and you won't worry as much about having someone stealing your car AND have fun at the same time. Thank you for sharing your reviews with us and Thank you for your service with the AIr Force. (ever think of joining the ANG?)

[@robertm708]

Have had a 21 and now a 24 SR. One of my favorite cars. So nice having something loaded with features for so cheap. I think it has special dual port injectors as opposed to a hybrid port/direct system.

[@Chris-pt6hh]

I had a Mazda3 hatchback, and then a Mazdaspeed3 hatchback with twice as much power. Day to day, the Mazda3 was more fun because I could drive it fast without risking jail.

[@arcboy2011]

I currently drive a gen 1 Mazda 3 hatch and I know what you mean. I had test driven some Speed 3's but knew I would be in jail or dead if I bought one.

[@MarkTrades__]

THIS IS THE NUMBA 1 REASON!!! You are just bashing the redline, little engine is screaming away, and you are barely gonna get a ticket lol. I rented a camaro SS once on a vacation and I couldn't keep my foot down for more than a split second or I'd be getting close to 90 mph.

[@richardfehr1838]

Dodge Neon first generation was my favorite rental. Light, quick. I remember the shocked look on a 5-series BMW when I smoked it off the line somewhere west of Chicago. After 30 I was toast, but the Neon had fun factor +++.

[@jetsons101]

A Chevy Aveo was the most fun car we had, and you could park it downtown L.A. with the keys in the ignition and nobody would steal it........ Really it was a fun little car.

[@ManicSalamander]

Talk about all-terrain! They only talk about where you can drive it. They never mention where you can park it!

[@kennygee2715]

I rented a new Chevy Aveo in 2011. It was the LT sedan. It drove fine. I remember thinking "why do these get all the hate?" I think maybe the hatch was known for being super cheap.

[@jetsons101]

It was a cheap car, but it was a fun cheap car.....@@kennygee2715

[@loveme2judy]

Another great review and an excellent commentary on being humble. People's value system is all wonky, thanks to media and what not. That is why I respect and enjoy your channel. Keep on being real. Thank you

[@roadsidemanners]

I bought a used wagon version of this car for my daughter, paid cash, it is a blast to drive! Love these things

[@danielcobb8886]

In a car review world full of supercars and heavy stupidly powerful SUV's this is by far the best car review I've seen in a long time. The kinda car people should be buying if they had a brain. More manual transmission options for the budget cars would be fantastic. Some of my best drives have been in small low power manual cars. Thank you!

[@mmiller1188]

More people should be buying these for commuting than $50 or $60k daily drivers with 96 month loans.

[@gregpower942]

Yes my 1976 Datson B510 station wagon ... best car i ever had

[@Danielle.0000]

I loved my first car, 1978 Toyota Corolla manual transmission was about like this versa. Loved it!

[@briangriffith3985]

yup small cars are fun. Most fun i had in a car was with my B12 Sentra. fun to run down quicker cars in a lightweigh compact. 15 years later i bought 2 to restore and relive those moments. 1 for highway cruising, the other for trackdays. 2 flavors 😁

[@brealistic3542]

Very smart to do. That Sentra is a great little car. I have a 1993 Sentra Ex with a manual. The SER version is to die for. Wish I had that too.

[@justinluttrell8990]

Sarah you really need to have a "car talk" podcast. So much of what you say I couldn't agree more like the frustration with so many manufacturers only offering manuals in the slowest, cheapest trims. That shit grinds my gears. I'd love to just watch your gorgeous ass shoot the shit with someone about something you're both passionate about.

[@bridgecross]

"Whether or not it has *a* bean" 😆 This thing is reminiscent of my first car (1989 Civic). Basic design, everything visible and easy to reach.

[@panamafloyd1469]

@bridgecross , my old college sweetheart has a 1G Honda Fit. Last of the 'old-school' Hondas where you just keep it floored, and change gears (hers is a manual - I think I still love that woman!). My first new car was an '83 Prelude, picked up a ratty '84 a couple of years ago just for S&G when I retired. Most old white guys just go get a Harley, I like J-Tin instead. 😆

[@worldhello1234]

It even comes with theft protection if you want, a 5-speed manual transmission.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

No one is stealing your Versa, don’t worry.

[@scottphillips471]

My favorite car was a 1988 1.2 liter 3 cylinder Subaru Justy RS with on demand push button 4WD in the shifter of the 5 speed transmission, 2 door hatchback with 40 MPGs. It felt like a tank and like a kid with a sled, I couldn’t wait for the next snow storm. Always making tracks before the county plows cleared the roads. Bring back the Justy!

[@mikem.8487]

Sarah, I bought a brand new S model yesterday. Thank you because of you.

[@justinjonbaugh]

This is a great first driver's (teenager) car. Get the manual and make them do all of the maintenance and repairs.

[@AnnetteWarren-l6u]

Great to see the best car reviewer on utube now reviewing normal cars👍 Always excellent, and now more down to earth, what a gal👏👏👏👏👏 more reviews please

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Leave it to you to inform and educate always! You’re just the greatest as well as the hardest working! 🙂proud to support you on Patreon 👊

[@that85z28]

I put 185,000 miles on a 89 Sentra. A/C, power steering, and automatic. So much fun in that car!

[@brucepaxton2471]

My first car was a 1961 Ford Anglia 105e (Harry Potter's best friend's flying car) for $75. Shortly after that, I bought a '62 Nash Metropolitan. The "Met" needed an engine rebuild due to a wrist pin score in 1 cylinder. I sent the short block to a machine shop for an over bore and new pistons. I then did a road trip to Missouri and back covering almost 4,000 miles in 3 weeks. I was 17 at the time.

[@mikepetrick4705]

My first car was a 1974 Honda Civic. I have so many fun and fond memories of that car! About six years ago, I bought a 1993 Ford Festiva from a friend. Kept it for two years. I only got rid of it because at 210,000 miles, it was on the verge of giving up the ghost. Both of the aforementioned cars were equipped with manual transmissions. I cut my teeth on small cars, so I know exactly what you were experiencing behind the wheel of that Versa. Great video!

[@PK15306]

Cars like this are why it's fun to walk the aisles at the junkyard. So full of random visual recalls to personal events in a time gone by. Yes, the smile says it all.

[@stephenshepherd5068]

Totally agree with the small car sentiment. My favorite car of all time was the 1992 Nissan Sentra Se-r. I would buy one in a minute given the chance.

[@danielcisnerosii3528]

I saw the title. Wished for the Hiro line and you delivered. I have never had a better start to my daylight savings Monday.

[@Thurloat]

i think this is my favourite review youve ever done! please do more small fun cars in the future :)

[@TNitroH]

My 71 pinto was a blast to drive. Cheap fun basic cars need to return to America. Thanks Sarah for reviewing this little gem!

[@stevenr1354]

That was my 1st car. Had the big 2 liter engine and a 4 speed.

[@jackgonzalez2288]

Wow! First time I've watched one of Sarah's videos. I'm impressed!. Tip my hat to you Sarah; This is a great detailed and refreshing video to watch. You made a fan.

[@davidginns4112]

Hey Sarah, just wanted to say really well done with the Celica engine shop problem. Smart work giving them the opportunity to fix their errors. Strategically spot on. Sun Tzu Sarah! Looking forward to see the little beast running!

[@ManicSalamander]

Seconded. Though I am worried about that car. Worried that by the time the car is going fast enough to use peak power, it will flip over in the wind or will be catapulted off the road by the live axle's mass launching off a big bump!

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great review, Sarah. I share your appreciation for light, lower priced cars. They often produce lots of smiles per gallon. Keep up the great work.

[@DavidHuffTexas]

Two varieties of vehicles that don't get _nearly_ enough love from Americans: 1) Cheap & cheerful cars like the Nissan Versa, and 2) Minivans. Both are "fit for purpose" in undeniable ways.

[@ManicSalamander]

I was just gifted a Toyota minivan by my dad recently. It is the best value for money for a vehicle, even if you have to pay for it! Best power/weight of any four wheeler I've owned, better highway MPG than my manual mini pickup, same payload capacity, 1700lbs MORE towing capacity, 4x8 foot bed (like a full-size pickup!) if your snap out two seats, carries 7 people and luggage, all the bells and whistles, all the space locked and climate controlled. SO comfy! It costs about half on the used market, of what a similar age version of a pickup costs. Which is insane. But no manual transmission. :(

[@71gmonet]

Toyota Siennas. IF you can find one get ready to pay 3-6k above MSRP. If you don’t want it no worries because someone else will buy it. Maybe it is not❤ but there is a rock solid demand for them.

[@ibmtpx24]

Add wagons to the list.

[@nodak81]

Minivans are too expensive these days. If I'm dumping $50k on a car, it's not going to be a boring minivan.

[@DavidHuffTexas]

@@71gmonet My dealer is Toyota of Plano (TX), the closest dealership to Toyota USA headquarters. They aren't discounting stuff, but they don't _over_ price it either.

[@StarlancerAstro]

I bought a 2012 Ford Focus SE, it was used and cheap but I did search out a manual version. I loved that little car, it whipped around corners, drove like a big go-cart and with the manual it was so much fun, I even did a couple cheap upgrades and still got like 30MPG. There are days I still miss it (I have a Outback Wilderness now, which I also love!)

[@fusewerks]

I own the 2021 5 speed version with upgraded components. It's a way better drive than that CVT version. Also, the white button on the back shift knob is the "sport" mode button. Still slow. Great review. And you can swap in the rear disk brakes from the B17 Sentra.

[@stevenr1354]

Won't get stolen like an equivalent Civic either. Brilliant.

[@2012listo]

Yes! 04 chevy aveo 1.6 5speed base model. Crank windows, manual locks, no air. Tuned simply with an intake and 1 ohm resistor chip at the ats, it was so fast and fun I sold my custom-built Evo 8! Couldn't WAIT for a turbo 1.6 and almost 20 years later I have my 1.6 turbo Kia Forte GT. Absolutely AMAZING!

[@joeybagofdragons]

I had a 1978 Chevette 4 speed rear wheel drive! Fun has heck!

[@Nsane211]

I still own my 2004 Toyota Corolla ce 5 speed manual. added a weapon R cold air intake, stage 1 Flywheel and clutch, Obx twin loop Muffler, drilled and slotted brakes and a chip. I beat 3 Mustangs 5.0, chevy pick up w/ 4 passengers. OG steel rims with 150 mph rated tires. zips around corners. great car. I could so beef up that Versa. Love your vids. thx

[@peregrine1970]

Came for the bug videos and stayed for Sarah being a dork. Stay gold Inspector Sarah, stay gold.

[@lklpalka]

I get around 50 hwy too. Huge trunk. No problems at all since 2015 new. Front seats comfortable, quiet for its size. Never had a clearcoat but that may have been an option :)

[@hipzipper1]

When I was in the Air Force a century ago I had a 10 year old Karman Gia. Best car I ever had!

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

I was USAF about the same time. I bought a '68 Beetle left over in '69. List was $1700, they threw in dealer installed A/C! In south Texas every one had A/C. Top speed was 62 MPH but when the A/C kicked on, speed dropped to 58!

[@Brads_adventures]

I love cheap small cars, I bought a mirage brand new (2015 ES which was top trim) with a manual and it was so much fun, I threw a set of Tein springs in it, a rear bar, front strut bar, wheels and tires and got a performance alignment. Was the best and most fun little 74hp out there.. it sadly met it's end in an accident though

[@lesfillin]

I love your comments like snappy fresh beans, cheese grader and pea shooter exhaust.

[@FloweryThoughts]

My favorite small cheap car was a 1981(?) dodge omni 024 with a 1.7l 4 speed. It was really cheap because I bought it used for $500.00. It was fun on the twisty roads and only needed filled up about every 3 weeks. It didn't have a radio and I didn't care. I'm currently eye balling the Versa SR along with some other things.

[@OscarLopez-ib7el]

the yellow little hand is just amazing

[@joedogg9836]

You hit the nail on the head with that statement about manual transmissions, nobody opts for a manual because of cost savings but rather for a more engaging option than an automatic ESPECIALLY a lousy cvt..

[@13Omood]

Never stop making videos queen!!

[@markwred]

We rented a 2017 to drive from Long Beach to Pacifica. We were impressed with the performance and it was very comfortable.

[@CitEnthusiast]

Thanks for reviewing a car that many people can afford! I grew up in small inexpensive cars, until Dad bought a Citroën DS. Drove a FIAT 128 in canary yellow during the first gas crisis, what a fun car but what a sloppy gearshift! Not sure if it even had a radio, likely it didn't. The LeCar made it into the family, and my sister drove a Yugo at one time. Never owned a Peugeot but my oldest brother owned a Simca that preceded the 128, same overall design. Love small cars, my fav in recent times was the KIA Forte Coup SX w/6 speed manual. With small cars you can toss them around and have a load of fun without having to be in triple digit speeds. That's what I call fun! Love that you are a fan of these cars.

[@williamdubyaog1334]

Nissan should be watching because you are 100% correct of choosing a manual transmissions !!! Love you review videos ! Keep it up Sarah I appreciate you and the detail 👏🏻

[@DarrenChubb-g7f]

Your so right we need more of them cars

[@gustavodegollado8740]

Loved my 1993 integra had so much fun with it, it was my first car and what I learned to drive a manual transmission with

[@thetinysideoftiny7625]

I know that smile Sarah. I owned a brand new 2017 Spark (manual transmission) for 5 years and it was a hilarious street legal go kart. I really miss it.

[@jamesm568]

Not bad for a throwaway vehicle as it would be something I would use just to drive back and forth to work and keep the weekend vehicle garaged.

[@larryordine7542]

Jatco transmissions are the bomb. Cause they self destruct.

[@mchammer3927]

And head gasket

[@stevenfoon2194]

Thank you Sarah for giving time to cover a car that most people can afford. You understand driving. I cut my teeth on a Dodge Colt hatchback. The only option was an AM radio. But it had a twin stick transmission. 0-60 in about 15 seconds. It was a total blast to drive.

[@SunnyIlha]

"0:46" .... !!

[@mrmister385]

The exhaust on the Versa is hilarious !

[@dondonaldson1684]

Best reviews on YT? You and Car Care Nut. Your humor and bolsters are a lot better. You rock, Sarah.