YouTube Comments Found ANOTHER $20,000 Car... 2024 Nissan Versa

[@Cartier_specialist]

The stereo is probably Clarion because that's the brand Nissan has used for decades.

[@roberthicks9191]

If they just stuck with regular automatic transmission they would sell better

[@editorjuno]

I'm pretty sure a CVT is cheaper to manufacture.

[@BrandonEht]

​@@editorjunoIt's not

[@editorjuno]

@@BrandonEht -- OK. Now I wonder what's behind trend....

[@BrandonEht]

@@editorjuno EPA regulations. They get slightly better fuel mileage

[@editorjuno]

@@BrandonEht -- Gotcha. Thanks!

[@JustinKelly]

It's funny that's it's hard to find cars less than $20k including destination but if you simply allow for $22k or $23k including destination it starts to open up more and more options that are likely much more livable.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

By the time the finance manager gets done with the Versa buyer it IS $22-23k (plus taxes and "fees")

[@LyleBialk]

@@Scotty_in_Ohio Not true. My 2024 Versa was $19,600 out the door. You really shouldn't comment if you don't know what you are talking about.

[@frankdeboer1347]

I wish that all the major manufacturers still offered a basic car like this. But "no one is buying them. " That's true when people learn that the transmission needs to be replaced in 40 000 miles. Just offer a basic car reasonably well equipped for the entry car market and sales will take care of themselves.

[@michaelchadwick8261]

My 08 Versa CVT has been rock solid. No issues whatsoever.

[@isaacsoderlund9677]

Sales are one thing, but profit margin is the real reason they stopped making cheap cars.

[@Danman1972]

The one in my wifes made it to 165K. It was the motor that failed. fluid change on it was super easy. I did have a problem with it. The brake switch is how it senses it need to go down to low range. It would start off fine... as soon as you hit a stop sign or light. It was like starting in 6th gear. Took me a while to figure that out, but a 30 dollar fix. Being a CV..... just don't tow with it.

[@Danman1972]

@@michaelchadwick8261 So was my wifes... Hers was a 08 or 09.

[@michaelchadwick8261]

@@Danman1972 SO many showers with their teenage daughters . . .

[@PreeMoo]

Dang. You’re really good at this car review thing. Very comprehensive and informative.

[@RFEJES1]

I used to own a Versa, it had NO Power anything, mirrors, windows, door locks, none of it, and I loved it

[@NawHomee]

I 2nd that with my old '90 civic, very durable until I nodded the engine for higher revs . the repairs were pretty simple though.

[@Black-Villain]

Yep, if you can find a rare 5-Speed Versa, you can get them cheaper than a base Mirage IIRC. And, assuming the price is comparable, I'd take the Versa all day over the Mirage. The added power and refinement, the safety tech, everything seems leagues better than the Mirage. With that being said, I love getting Mirages as rental cars if I can because i love wringing the absolute shit out of them for the entire rental period. As for the tires, yep the Versa 15's are cheaper than the Mirage 14's. You can get the Versa size all day on clearance from Tirerack or similar for like ~$59-69/tire if you can wait for a sale, and those are for decent name brand tires. The 14's on the Mirage on the low end are closer to ~$90-105/tire.

[@herbiehusker1889]

only way I'd buy a Nissan is if it had a manual

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

Even with a manual it’s still a POS. Why wouldn’t you just buy a used car?

[@abraham3981]

@@user-tb7rn1il3q Considering the base 2024 S 5MT starts at a 18,250 new what more can you expect? i own one which I bought new, at least I still get a proper manual parking brake and the system is not super computerized as other 2024 Manual cars. I get better fuel economy than the 2024 Honda Civic sport hatch 2.0L N/A 6 speed manual I used to own.

[@Smhatyoufools]

Can u order them or is that outdated? I think this is much better than the mirage. The engine power is excellent for a small cheap car. My 1st car only had 81 horsepower and was dangerous to drive at highway speed! I say no less than 120 horsepower to be able to keep up with traffic.

[@Smhatyoufools]

​@@user-tb7rn1il3qYeah rite. Especially right after 2 flood hurricanes🌀😂. No thank you. I would rather buy this this brand-new until I get a nicer car. Either this car or a Ford Maverick.

[@phyrexiancoffee6324]

I restate my case from the Mirage video. If they would have slapped in a different engine in both of these, they could have been the revival of the budget Hot Hatch (if Nissan didn't kill the hatch Versa).

[@magoldma]

I got a used 2019 versa in June and have been enjoying it. It did have its CVT replaced at 55k miles (it has about 59k now), late last year so hopefully it will get me at least another 40-50k before the second one goes. Its actually pretty fun to drive if you are mostly doing in town driving. I really hope that they don't cancel it.

[@americanbobtail1]

Just curious and not finger pointing, did you change transmission fluid at 30K miles or not. This is only thing I heard that will prevent Nissan CVT transmissions from dying and not sure if it applies to the Versa or not.

[@back-engineered]

I bought a 2019 Versa S manual brand new for $12,000 OTD. Unfortunately, it was a lemon. Went through 3 engines in 7k miles due to rod knock. Lemon law kicked in and I got a full refund. Then I bought a 2020 civic sport sedan new for 23k. Amazing how much prices went up since then.

[@amirraz1882]

Did you rev the engine a lot? Seems strange that all 3 engines had rod knock.

[@back-engineered]

@amirraz1882 it was due to a big batch of longblocks with bad machining of cyl 3 rod. Excessive clearance. First engine started knocking around 700 miles. New longblock was installed at 3000 miles. It would've even start due to the wrong camshafts being installed at the factory. I swear I'm not lying. So they had to order another and do the whole swap again. New longblock started knocking after 400 miles. Lemon law kicked in. Got a full refund. I drove it normally. No abuse. Just manufacturer defect.

[@bbishoppcm]

I actually bought a brand-new Nissan Versa - in 2007, the first year they were offered in the US. Back in January of 2007, my car was optioned similar to the current entry-level Versa, and it cost me all of $18,000 as I recall; this was nearly 20 years ago! My car was a "Magnetic Grey" SL hatch, with CVT (before we all knew they were terrible transmissions). The thing is, if Nissan is STILL offering a very similar vehicle in 2024 at only a few thousand dollars more (when comparing apples to apples), this is kind of a "glitch" in the "inflation matrix," making this current car an absolute BARGAIN when compared to other vehicles. The fact that you can STILL buy a manual is not only incredible, but it's also the better choice. My Versa actually gave me 60,000 trouble-free miles before I upgraded to a Murano (BIG mistake), and was actually a decent car overall, even for its time.

[@MrWarneet]

Liking this new sensible cheerful car segment, very James May....

[@hariranormal5584]

The Dacia......!

[@ChaiyawatPhunsupapon-kc5wp]

Real

[@wesley00042]

I T-boned a Dodge Ram at 55 mph with my '09 Versa and wasn't even sore the next day. It was a solid car.

[@CarswithNash]

LMAO!😂

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Or to put it another way, it was a safe car. If it was a solid car you might not be behind the keyboard right now.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

How was the RAM driver? If it was the other way around the Versa would have been flattened.

[@wesley00042]

​@@user-tb7rn1il3q I never found out. I hit basically the rear axle and spun him around. He was turning into a shopping center that was a bit downhill so the tow truck driver had to go find his rear wheel. The Versa had side curtain airbags but I certainly wouldn't want to test them out against something that heavy and lifted!

[@TravisBicknel]

😮

[@FMCguy]

I hate "daytime running lamps" makes some people think there headlights are on when they have no taillights on. 😡

[@48Boxer]

The cars with brights on and those with DRLs on at night seem to make up a majority of cars on the roads these days

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

That's a REAL issue - the amount of "ghost cars" is a big problem as running lights/DRLs are bright enough to see by and with LCD gauges there's a lot of drivers out there that get rear ended. I think in Canada they're starting to require auto headlights that can't easily be disabled.

[@camjinx4262]

A base model VW Jetta would be cool to review next!

[@tall_dude1233]

Jetta is $23,000 for the cheapest model.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I still punch my son in the shoulder when I see a "base black jetta" (BBJ) - if I see one first but mis-identify (the trim) he gets to hit me back...

[@emikomina]

🤮🤮🤮

[@jacobyo99]

The Jetta has a ton of power for the price/class

[@pops55650]

I partially disagree with auto headlights that you can’t shut off. At my work, I have to go through a security checkpoint with guards armed with M-4 rifles. I can’t be blinding them with my headlights, it’s a requirement to turn them off. Otherwise, auto headlights is a good idea, especially those who drive in heavy fog without headlights

[@seanclark5613]

I rented a 2023 Versa back in January of 2024. It had 3,000 miles when I first got into it and it was honestly the worst car I've driven in my 34 years of existence. It was uncomfortable, was absolutely garbage if it snowed an inch and the CTV didn't know what it was doing half of the time. I also experienced a blind spot monitoring fault and air bag fault in the 3 weeks it was in my possession. I have never been happier to never see a car again when I turned it in. I put 1,000 miles on it and believe the 2011 Kia Rio my day used to have was a way better car. With that said, I really appreciate these cheap car reviews JR has done.

[@chinna9056]

Yes, I'm glad to see you went for the Versa. It's a good car. I have a 2024. It's good on gas. Mine is a manual.

[@abraham3981]

I got a 2024 Versa S Manual as well which I bought new, paint color is Powder (white).

[@LyleBialk]

@@abraham3981 I got the Electric Blue. Happened to be my preferred, but was also what became available after two months of searching. LOL My last 3 vehicles had been white, wanted something different.

[@hariranormal5584]

the old pre-facelift versa is very popular here where I am from the gulf, and you can get used ones from just a few years old for pretty darn cheap. Nissan even continued to sell the old design still with new years as they were running *too* good here. They finally now offer the newer designs They're incredibly reliable and efficient which is why they are used so much. Almost everyone knows how to work in them, you can get anything changed and fixed for the cheapest labor due to it

[@robscafidi4070]

You were technically correct before though, even though the Versa lists under 20k, the Mirage is the only car that has an overall average transaction price under 20k, since most Versas sold are higher trim models that skew the average

[@djkenny1202]

This Gen in base form sells for mid teens. The S is the one to buy. The Sentra S is 20k, why would someone buy this? Unless it’s manual, and 16k.

[@jonny4563]

Great video! My car was among the cheapest too; I have a 2017 Nissan Sentra S, bought it new for $18,640 (not inc. tax or title). 62 months later (paid a 72 month loan early) in Dec. 2023 it was paid for. At 58,000, I went to Nissan for an oil change and without asking, they offered to replace my CVT and give me an Altima for a week, all under warranty. Not looking a gift horse, I accepted and did not ask why, I went with it before they could change their minds. Being an auto detailer, it still looks new and I've only had it serviced at the dealer and it has 69,000 as of 11/2024. The newer ones (not the newest) look nearly identical and from a reasonable distance, even I cannot tell them apart. I had a 2015 before, but this time I saw no reason to upgrade. When you upgrade one of these, you're not really upgrading anything, just getting a newer model and the inside of the 15 and 17 are exactly the same with no changes at all. This Mirage is a lot like mine inside. Well, maybe a little cheaper looking (if that's possible) with a so short hood, tiny wheels and loud as hell. It looks like a lawn mower engine or something under that tiny hood. The head unit is impressive; I agree. Mine has a 1.8L 6cyl with a whopping 129hp and it goes 0-60 in about 3 hours and 10 minutes. You have to be careful merging, turning right on red, and you must not pass with it unless you have at least 2 unobstructed straight miles. Passing a 18 wheeler truck is forbidden and not possible. When you park (to save your CVT), you must stop, keep your foot on the brake, engage the parking brake, and then put it into park. You can put it into park first, but you must engage the parking brake before you take your foot off the foot brake. If you don't and let it slide without using the parking brake like everyone usually does, you will eventually wear out the CVT. It's not just driving it that does it; it's also parking it. My car now paying me back for buying it. Every month now it's like free money! I put in a head unit for $500 because the AM/FM/CD that was in it had a bad display. To replace it with an OEM model would be $1,700 and would be old tech. I paid extra so the steering wheel controls would work with it. To get that feature (and push start) at the time it was new, you'd also have to get heated seats and mirrors for $3,000. I live in central Florida and would never use that or the car heater for that matter. I decided not to buy something I wanted, if I were forced to buy something I didn't, and cost was an issue. I've also since upgraded all the halogen lights to LEDs. Although it's not loud, I'm soundproofing it with Killmat. I've flushed the oil, changed out 2 rotos and brakes for those. I doubt if averaged, I've spent more than $20 a month in maintenance. My payment was $307 and I paid $325 to pay it off early. I could say I paid $350 a month total for everything, which now I don't. In the last 3 months, my car cost me $9.95 oil change at the dealer and a few tanks of gas; less that $60 I'd say. I ride in pretty good style for $20 a month! They haven't gone up a great deal, but the used ones are nearly the price of what I paid for mine, so getting a new one doesn't make sense. Buying a used anything with a CVT is out of the question. Plus, when you live 8 months without a car payment, you think twice about incurring another one anytime soon. The freedom is incredible.

[@jgalmodovar]

I really appreciate the thoroughness of your reviews from your perspective. Awesome!

[@billbrowning3021]

I designed an “auto headlight” add on circuit in a box for my senior electrical engineering project….in 1982 lol.

[@awesomeferret]

You don't even need a sensor, that's how offensive it is. If manufacturers wanted to be cheap and lazy all they have to do is make it like my 96 Volvo wagon (the car is on, the lights do what you set them to do, the car is off, the lights do what you set them to do- meaning you can turn us your lights once and never think about it again since they turn off when the car turns off). This literally costs no extra money and it's truly baffling that this isn't standard.

[@Thomas63r2]

Good luck finding one of the mythical base 5 speed versions. As far as I can tell they only exist on paper but not in real life.

[@abraham3981]

They are out there but not easy to find. I bought a new 2024 S 5MT during the end of June, I had to go to the Nissan site and search "in Transit" status ones and look up the ETA on a specific dealer and called that dealer. I confirmed it was in transit by talking to the sales rep. It took a month for it to arrive and I had to go there right away since they were not setting it aside or taking a deposit. They brought it to the lot with the plastic hood cover and plastic wheel covers still on.

[@UnkemptBush343]

These are much nicer than in the past. Worked for oriellys and we used versa hatches and frontiers for deliveries so they were tolerable but for the job it was fine. We got a new one at the time the drivers would fight over cause it had the screen and such 😂. I just stuck with the trashed one, cvt was going again for the 3rd time with 82k miles on it. Wish that job paid more, I'd still be doing it.

[@Danman1972]

My wife had one when we got married. We put a 165,000 miles on that car with very little maintenance. I think a thermostat and brake switch (caused a problem with the transmission if you can believe that). That is it other than gas, oil, and tires. The rod bearings were sacked on it. oil changes were kept up with. I think that was an odd thing. Defiantly affordable good cars. If you can believe it got pulled over above 100 mph late at night on a back highway (not populated). Cop said his computer was down. Took him a while to catch me. I never actually saw him until his lights in the rear view.

[@laurenmccann6835]

I just got my first brand new car which is a 2024 Nissan Versa S with a Plus package yesterday and I can say I love it. I traded my 2015 Infiniti Q40 for a Versa bc of transmission issues but yea I love my Versa

[@gartronics]

I have a 2021 Versa SV CVT and it's a great car. I manage to get over 40MPG city on a daily basis. My best was 49.9 on the highway. I do accelerate quite gently though. I used to have the previous generation (gen 2) a 2017 S manual. It was reliable but very bare bones. I hated it on the highway because the rpm's at 70 mph was over 3,000. It sounded like a wind up toy and got worse milage than in city traffic. Much happier with the gen 3 and CVT, hopefully the cvt holds up.

[@herbiehusker1889]

It's a Jatco CVT, it won't hold up.

[@bluetwinbill794]

Had Kicks rental a couple years ago . I enjoyed overall space inside compared to the Crosstrek we had, but the RPM when accelerating would just about jump out of the engine bay to reach like 45 mph from a dead stop.

[@djkenny1202]

Why didn’t you buy a manual?

[@gartronics]

@@herbiehusker1889 Way to be positive, lol. Even if it craps out I did get the extra warranty coverage on the CVT.

[@gartronics]

@@djkenny1202 I was tired of driving a manual. Plus the manual would still have high rpms on the highway.

[@onegoodpunk]

Please do the Buick Envista review to compare. Also around that $20k Thanks for the entertainment content!

[@loganlovescarsandmotorcycles]

It's nice that you can still get a Versa or a Sentra with a manual transmission. An automatic would be much better than a CVT but because there isn't one the manual is good.

[@halhortonsworld5870]

I am now a Nissan guy. After Ford screwed me on my Focus when the transmission died and they refused to honor the recall/warranty, I switched to Nissan. I got a 2019 Kicks, then a 2022 Sentra, and now a 2024 Sentra. I couldn't be happier. I simply have nothing bad to say about them. This is my sad little review of my Sentra: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j36mZYyVjr5nn7Msi=NZy846n8OpgKU2dC

[@LA_Commander]

The Focus with the manual transmission were very reliable. Fiesta too. Ford really messed up those automatic transmissions and unfortunately gave those cars a bad name. But the manual cars sell like hotcakes in Europe and Latina America and are very reliable.

[@joshausterlitz3798]

As a tow truck driver i can tell you you didn't get that car for $20,000, because when the trans goes a few times before 100K, it'll come out to more like $27 - $30,000. Nissan, Honda, GM, Subaru and Kia's CVTs have payed the bills here time and time again. People would save money in the long run if they just buy a Prius, Kia/hyundai DCTs we don't get toooo often, they like to go out around 160 - 200K but are cheap and easy to replace. Mazda's hardly ever come through here. Even the new Jetta's with the 91ci engine we don't see that much. But anything with a CVT will fail and well before any other transmission. Nissan, Honda and Toyota use a belt type CVT that you can't do anything in maintenance to prevent from failing, but Kia/hyundai, Subaru and latter GMs have a chain type CVT and if you change the fluid every 5 to 10k miles, we have seen them on average last a bit longer, but nobody does that or will argue you to death that "the dealer knows best" news flash!!! THEY DON'T!!! Pay a little bit more for something with a regular transmission or a Ecvt in the prius (never see those go bad or really any Ecvt trans) accept for Ford or any euro hybrid car, they're still having alot of issues.

[@TakuroSpirit77]

No AA/CarPlay is the only deal breaker for me. I'd have to get a phone mount to stick it to the dash/windshield, old-school style.

[@WatchJRGo]

I didn’t even realize… half the time if it’s wired I don’t bother connecting it 😬😬😬

[@jamesmancuso3666]

I have the previous gen (2016) base. Manual trans, windows, door locks, no cruise control, only nanny is traction control, plus basic radio (bt only for handsfree calls). Heck it even uses a real key and no fob. The back seat is large and all seats are simple and not for long trips. Although I have taken on 16+hr trips. While you say you hated the older one you drove I actually love mine. My only gripe would be the front suspension noise. Also if I would have purchased it new I would have added cruise control. I searched for months (early 2022) for something with these features or should I say lack of features. I had to have a manual transmission and being early 2022 I had to pay way more than I should have. Although way less markup than almost any other car.

[@djkenny1202]

I looked at new 2017 white base base brand new end of year for $10,500.

[@RicoCantrell]

Save the cheerleader. Save the world.

[@bradleydiegel4927]

Thank you for that. I just finished a 4th rewatch of Heroes last week! Nissan Versa!!!

[@napar001]

I won a base 2018 versa sedan on cinco de mayo 2018. manual everything, couldn't even drive the thing home as I didn't know how to drive stick. Msrp was 13k back then, got it tinted and replaced the stereo with a pioneer car play unit. Then I got rear ended on the fwy (traffic stopped car behind me didn't so I was like a 40-50mph hit) after work about 3 months later. Solid car, as it took the hit like a champ and I didn't even feel anything the next day.

[@TruthyToo]

Don't forget the Toyota GR86 for $29k offers a manual but I get your point. Odd Nissan did this for a non enthusiast car but I praise some is still trying to make an affordable car these days. Ford should just outsource the Maverick to a Korean car company to make a cheap version.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

Remember: The Ford Maverick initially released in XL trim for $19,995 plus destination - I even ordered one as a "kid's car" - by the time the deal was done with their Shenanigans' add $3000 - still not horrible for what you got. I tell my wife that those steel wheels are a status symbol - anyone can get a XLT or Lariat but only people willing to pay way over MSRP can have the coveted XL trim ;-)

[@jasonsymes2127]

You're 100% right about automatic headlights, they should be mandatory on all new cars produced. I see daily people pulling out of Parkades at night time with no lights on, pulling out onto the dark street. Mandatory/standard auto headlights should be in the near future for all new cars produced.

[@Tool0GT92]

Crazy to think just four years ago I got a top of the line Corolla Hatchback XSE for under $23k now you are looking at base model sedans for that price.

[@hermanhelfrich1747]

Great review 👏

[@Deernest]

Man I see a lot of people asking for these econo cars. Remember Suzuki? They do not use CVT, traditional AT and manual. That's all they do. I own a Suzuki Fronx, it's a reliable car, simple, good looking and such damn good mileage. If Suzuki goes back to the US, they would sell dude, they rock

[@kclefthanded427]

I got a 2011 Nissan Versa with a 4-speed automatic and got me 255k miles with basic maintenance but 2nd gear is starting to slip a bit however. Yeah, yeah the ride is choppy but the dash held up very well. If you can find one with a manual in any generation, snatch it up quickly and tell no one

[@scott9050]

You can get a new 2024 Forte under 19k all day long advertised. It is currently listed as the #3 cheapest car and though not a speed demon will smoke the Versa and Mirage. I have been driving one as a rental for two months supplied by Kia North America due to my Niro being in the shop for a back ordered recall.

[@Trance88]

I got to check one of these out at the IAS in Grand Rapids, MI this past winter. I love it. also, when the guy mentioned it still comes in a manual my jaw fell on the floor. Knowing this coming year is the EOL for this vehicle makes me super sad and a bit frustrated that if you still want a Nissan, you're going to have to move up to a CVT Sentra, no manual option which starts at $2-3k more than the Versa.

[@TimoLahti]

In Europe, there's quite a bit more of selection under 20 000 euros. Kia Picanto, Mitsubishi Colt, Hyundai i10, Citroen C3, Kia Rio, Kia Stonic, Mitshubishi Space Star, Dacia Sandero, Suzuki Swift, Fiat 500...

[@sk8rboy509]

€20,000 is more than $20,000.

[@hariranormal5584]

Dacia Sandero best.

[@click9914]

20k Euros is $30,000 CAD

[@DavidBugea]

@@sk8rboy509$21,635, at today’s (28 October 2024) exchange rate.

[@bbishoppcm]

The first gen Versa (Tiida) hatch and sedan were actually a great car; well balanced, reasonable power, big comfortable seats with memory foam, and in higher trim levels even very livable (mine had a six-disc in-dash CD changer) - the second gen was comprised of two different models; the Nissan Note (hatch) and Almera (sedan). These were two totally different vehicles, and the Note looked and felt cheap as hell.

[@zachfolts]

You could get a golf or jetta, elantra or a forte in a manual not as cheap but not a 60k bmw

[@nintendoatarikiller]

10:17 is why the Mirage exists. It's so simple to work on. even the refrigerant is an off the shelf type (r134a)

[@joeromani9108]

I saw this Versa Note at Belmount park in Riverside. It was bright orange and it sort of looked in theory like the tall Civic wagon, if it were made in 2012. It had custom wheels, tint. It looked passable for a tuner car imposter for a Honda meet.

[@curtissmith5924]

Great review! I have just recently been looking at these and also the new Kicks seeing which would make a better "disposable" vehicle. I must say, I'm pretty impressed with the Versa for the price.

[@gregmcable]

I drive what I guess is a premium performance car. Every time I rent one of these Nissans, I’m impressed with what a decent car it is. Of course, they are always fairly new.

[@C.JG.]

Looks like a good car. I prefer NOT the 3x turn signal. Just calculate to the price, a replacement CVT (?) and a complete rust protection after buying it.

[@thecman26]

I miss the $20,000 truck that could actually do truck things!

[@sven_moto3831]

in order to put the auto light feature on the car you must have a better glass tolerance on the are of the light sensor which is quite expansive, you need a CAN protocol and space to comunicate with the switch. The most expansive part is really the windshield. It makes it more expansive by 10 - 20 dollars plus the sensor which is around 5 dollars a different switch which increases the BOM (Bill of Materials) number. It is not that simple as people think.

[@Miguel-vc6rr]

Keep these coming.

[@normansand2004]

I think the Civic SI manual for $30K would be way more fun, but 50% more expensive.

[@brianwayne3029]

I have the 2024 Versa S Manual and it is a great commuter car. MSRP was $18,040 and $19,000 out the door. I added the factory painted rear decklid spoiler, 17" Nissan Kicks wheels and 215/50HR17 all-season tires. I installed the factory LED driving lights and converted the headlights to LED as well. I bought mine January 3rd, 2024 and have 21,500 miles on it. I average 36mpg combined city/highway for my 104 mile daily commute. I do have two complaints: The radio freaks out and looses Bluetooth connectivity at times and if you stall the engine the car goes into limp-home, reduced-power mode until you cycle the ignition. There is no indication and no check engine light. NTHS is investigating this issue. Due to knee replacement, stop and go clutch action is now uncomfortable for me. I ordered a 2025 FORD Maverick Hybrid AWD Lariat with the 4k tow package. I'll be selling my clean and dent-free Versa very soon.

[@tony_25or6to4]

8 years ago, a Prius C was around $16k and you could get 60 MPG.

[@hariranormal5584]

:( guess gonna have to buy the same prius today tbh for that :/

[@1tofallen123]

I average 50 in mine.

[@tony_25or6to4]

@@1tofallen123 my brother-in-law gets 59-60

[@johnfrantz5885]

Yeah but back then a Versa was $11,000 so it’s all relative

[@digitaljon1109]

Also the Mitsubishi Mirage can get 60, just stick to speeds between 35, and 55 MPH. Going 50 MPH on the side roads through Arizona I got around 67 MPG. We own an old 2008 Prius as well, it's a nice car.

[@michaelchadwick8261]

Bought a 2008 Versa new and it's been a GREAT car. Don't get me wrong, it's a gutless wonder and has NO bling, but it's been reliable with minimum maintenance. It is going to my Granddaughter as her first vehicle.

[@damascus21]

This car reminds me of Nissan's glory days back in the nineties when their reliability and simplicity rivaled Honda and Toyota

[@aidanandrews8102]

Please take a look at the Hyundai Venue!! It starts at $19,900!

[@alexanderatiles3108]

Check out the 2024 or 2025 Chevrolet Trax it cost 21,000 and is loaded with tech. I think you’re really gonna like this one.

[@frankm8533]

Yup a Co-worker of mine got a 2024 10 miles on it a few months ago 18k everything done

[@7728abbott]

Great to see Jake! Funny banter between ya.

[@EweToobUsername]

Sucks that more things don’t give you a manual option, especially around 20k. Get up around 30k and you have a decent number of options - Mazda3 hatch, Civic Si, BRZ/86, Miata, Jetta GLI, GTI, WRX, and even the two-door wrangler. and even the Elantra N.

[@digitaljon1109]

Weird, my Mitsubishi Mirage has a leach for the fuel cap, as well as a holder. Also the Mitsubishi does have auto high beams on the highest trim level, which is $20,000, the same price as the base Versa. In the top trim level, you get nicer seats that are heated with an arm rest, nicer looking dash, nicer (still basic) gauge cluster, auto wipers, auto lights, auto high beams, LED's all around the car, push button start, remote start, lane keep monitoring, fog lights, alloy wheels, 15 inch tires, turn signal on mirrors, leather wrapped steering wheel, leather wrapped shift knob, and probably more that I'm missing. So for $2,000 you do gain a lot more in the Mirage, which makes it similar to the Versa S. A common upgrade to the Mirage, sometimes even the dealer adds it, is a rockford fosgate system. Not sure exactly how good it is, I just know it's an option.

[@kristoffermangila]

In the Philippines (and some other markets) its called the Almera, and the most popular trim level is the one with the 5-speed manual.

[@greenleaf1292]

You should also do what you can get used for the same kinda price.

[@johnfritz1164]

What transmission is being used on these? That horrible Jatco cvt or something better?

[@aftonline]

My wife has the 2010 version of the Versa - known as the Tiida in Australia. Probably almost identical to the 2024 model. Also made in Thailand I believe. Edit, after watching the video, not identical. The 1.6 in that new car is smaller but easier to work on than the Tiida which is a 1.8 but you have to remove the intake manifold to get at the coil packs and spark plugs.

[@Jonathan-bk3dq]

My 2003 Saturn L200 has auto headlights that can't be turned off unless the car's off or you pull the parking brake. Switch has AUTO, parking, on only. Safety feature back then I guess.

[@bergmanst]

I enjoyed the past few videos. I hope you will do more like them.

[@balconi89]

Ford Mustangs still have 6-speed manuals on the GT and other performance versions. Base 2.3l versions only have an automatic.

[@evans_is_i]

I got a Versa as a rental in Colorado once. Surprisingly easy to cruise at triple digit speeds and no self respecting officer would pull over a Versa. 10/10, would rent again

[@philschiavone101]

My favorite car of all time was my Geo metro. Got 253,000 miles before my wife traded it in. 😢😢😢

[@svpracer98]

For reasons, I ended up driving an Altima SV from North Carolina to South Carolina... I am still impressed with that car almost a year later... If only I knew what I did to completely crash and reboot the vehicles infotainment system though.

[@marissamckoy3639]

I have a 2015 Nissan versa and I love it. No issues and looks super cute haha. But now I’m pregnant and need to find a bigger car that’s as reliable as

[@kevincarey8192]

The versas sell for less than 18k in my area. I had a 2015 Mirage for 65,000 miles that I bought new. Maintenance was cheap, tires lasted 55,000 miles and only reason I don't have that car is my daughter crashed it. Yes it was a slow 3 cylinder but 45MPG and I didn't car. It would cruise at 75 on the highway no problem and It was not any less comfortable than the minivan.

[@josephhall7317]

It's not much over 20k but I recently got a 2025 Chevy Trax that I actually like, it has a wet timing belt, but a traditional 6 speed transmission

[@editorjuno]

My major misgiving about buying a Nissan is the fact that the parent company is a transnational clusterfrack at the corporate level. A five-speed makes sense -- CVTs are out of warranty failures waiting to happen.

[@CrashAndBurnProductions]

i live in canada...i was looking for the cheapest new car,as used has just gotten stupid expensive. it was the versa cvt,or the sentra manual trans(we dont get the versa mt)...effectively they were about the same price so I went with the sentra...no cvt for me was a big bonus..in addition to the manual,canadian sentra S's also come with heated seats and mirrors that the US doesn't get on the S...was about 25k cdn...which would probably be about 20-22-ish US...if they sold it there.the car is plain but it really has most everything you need...slightly bigger and better than the versa in every way....but like all nissans these days,its not a high quality car...they can have it back when the warranty and the lease is up

[@kmckenzie2461]

I currently own a 2023 Nissan Kicks SR Premium and absolutely love it. Its a loaded top trim with Premium Package and has push start, remote start, keyless access, 360 cameras, larger 8 inch touch screen, adaptive cruise, LED headlights, LED DRLs, LED tail lights, auto headlights, LED fog lights, gray-black-orange primatex leatherette seating, 8 speak Bose audio system with driver seat headrest speakers, parking sensors, 7 inch digital gauge cluster screen with like 25 option screens and ability to add more than comes active in the menus, forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with haptic steering wheel, auto high beams, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, rear automatic braking, traction control, stability control, abs, dynamic module on SR with active trace control-active engine braking and ride assist, Nissan Connect app with SOS Button, Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Sirius XM, security system, 17 inch 2 tone alloy wheels, lighted sun visors with sliding sun blockers and so much more. The 2018-2024 Nissan Kicks is essentially a 2020-2025 Nissan Versa on stilts in hatch form and in my opinion is more of a CUV than and SUV. They also both share the same 1.6L 4 cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 122 hrsp and 114 lb ft of torque but earlier versions of the Kicks 2018-2019 had 125 hrsp and 115 lb ft of torque Now the redesigned 2025 Nissan Kicks offers AWD and is more of a true SUV and now comes with the Sentras larger 2.0L 4 cylinder engine. They are great vehicles the Versa and Kicks both. I also owned 3 Mirages. First was a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Hatch top trim (trims were DE and ES for the 2014-2015 year) with the Navigation Touch Screen and Back Up Camera Package. Then traded it on a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE Sedan top trim. Then last was my 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatch top trim. All 3 were CVT equipped and never had 1 issue with any of the 3 and man dis they get amazing hybrid level MPGs. I purchased each one brand new. I absolutely loved them. They are great cars and so user friendly, amazing on gas, reliable, feature packed, have a long warranty, plus a very reliable naturally aspirated 3 cylinder engine that runs and runs. You can look that up online the 414,000 mile Mirage. The last of its kind. Sad. My 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatch top trim was so loaded it had push button start, premium multicolor back lit gauges, nice 7 inch touch screen with apple car play and android auto, automatic digital climate control, wide angle back up camera with guide lines, keyless access with buttons on drivers door exterior and hatch exterior, remote start by Mitsubishi key fob, heated front seats, leatherette and plaid seating surfaces, cloth covered front door panels and cloth covered front door armrests, LED projector headlights, LED DRLs, LED tail lights, fog lights, 15 inch 2 tone alloy wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, upgraded piano black and chrome trimmed steering wheel and gear shift panel, forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, auto high beams, stability and traction control with ABS, power windows, locks and mirrors, led turn signals in the exterior mirrors, fold down driver seat armrest, and so much more. It was so well equipped for a $19,700.00 MSRP. The Mirages truly are the last car left you can get into out the door tax title tags and all for under $20,000.00 as even the Nissan Veras are higher in price with base models even going for over $20,000.00 on lots and online its hard to find deals like you can with the Mirage. If you look at a Versa go for the top trim Versa SR for under $22,000.00 its a steal and the best deal on the road in my opinion for all the loaded features, great sport looks, and so many upgrades and cannot be beat for all the features you get. Going from the mid trim Versa SV to the top trim Versa SR is like around $700.00 more and you get LED headlights, LED DRLs, larger 8 inch touch screen, adaptive cruise control, nicer seat material, remote start, rear spoiler, 17 inch 2 tone alloy wheels, automatic climate control, leather wrapper steering wheel and shift knob, Nissan Connect and SOS button and more. Trust me if you look at a Versa SV do yourself a favor and pay that extra $700.00 or so and get the top trim SR to get all those features above for such a small amount. I currently own a 2023 Nissan Kicks SR Premium like I mentioned that I purchased new 1 year ago. I really do love it. Do not let the Jatco produced CVT scare you away as Mitsubishi and Nissan both use the same Jatco CVTs. For example the Versa and Mirage use the same Jatco CVT 7 Transmission with different tuning for each manufacturer. Its a pretty good CVT that has been out now for years in the Mirage and has proven to be reliable if taken care of and maintained. Yes there were issue in the past. But since 2015 we have owned 6 Mitsubishis with Jatco CVTs and now this Nissan with a Jatco CVT and not one issue with any of them. We also still own our 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL Touring S-AWC that we purchased new 5 years ago in October 2019 and it has a Jatco CVT as well and we have had no issues. My brother owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.4 he purchased used like 4 years ago with 46,000 miles and now it has like 75,000 miles and again no issues with its CVT. My Dad owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE S-AWC he purchased new as a left over in April 2021 and got $7,000.00 off the MSRP and it was brand new. Its all in how you take care of the vehicle and doing transmission fluid flushes every 30,000 miles and it will run a long time. Look up the 414,000 mile 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage still running on its original CVT. Sure there will a problem here and there like there are with every car and transmission but the Jatco CVT is worlds above what they were generations ago and now driving a geared automatic feels abnormal to me and rough and a CVT feels normal and smooth lol.

[@digitaljon1109]

How are your dogs doing recently? (:

[@kmckenzie2461]

@ They are good. My Chihuahua Phoebe will be 14 on November 9th and my Mini Dachshund Luka will be 3 on December 2nd. They go to work with me every day and go everywhere with us even vacation lol. They are spoiled.

[@digitaljon1109]

@@kmckenzie2461 That is awesome!! Phoebe can almost drive! ;o Will it be driving a little mini car?

[@toddbrown4886]

People like driving with headlights off, they say to save on headlight wear, to save money on replacement

[@khaul]

My lady bought her 2015 Nissan Sentra for $13,000 with only like 3000 miles on it, last year we replaced the CVT after 88k miles, we were 3,000 miles out of warranty but the dealer paid for half of it, $2k for a new transmission, hopefully we get another 88k out of it

[@McTwistedTwisties]

I think the Frontier is the cheapest V6 truck you can buy now. Do that one next.

[@mixmasta]

JohnRoss, please consider reviewing the cheapest new vehicles being sold by even more manufacturers.

[@WatchJRGo]

Well this covered the under $20k range… after this the prices start to jump a lot 💯

[@rogermaybank9345]

£20'000 in the UK gets you the Dacia Jogger, a seven seater built in Romania based on a Renault platform and surprisingly good.

[@48Boxer]

It's funny that base NA engines like this 1.6 make about the same power they did 30 years ago while all the other engines' power has skyrocketed

[@bbishoppcm]

Well, not that surprising - the 1.6 is non-turbo, port injected, with only VVT. What you gain is an engine with less complexity, less cost, and (theoretically) less problems down the road. When you start tacking on modern technology (turbos, direct injection, higher compression, etc), you end up with more power - but an engine that is done in less than 100,000 miles.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Not really. Take the 1991 Sentra 1.6, which made 110hp and 108 lb-ft torque. This Versa's 1.6 makes 122hp and 114 lb-ft. And that's with pollution control standards today that couldn't be dreamed of back then without severely compromising power further (would've been like 99hp with today's mandated standards)

[@FalconXE302]

The black out bits look quite cool.

[@dave3657]

Test drove a Versa in 2012 for my mom. It was frustratingly slow, 🐌 beyond that I didn’t look into the car any further. Looks like they have improved since.

[@BSGSV]

What a well appointed car on its own! The fact that it is $20k is even more amazing.

[@erikjohnson5770]

Not in the same price range, but the VW GLI is still available in Manual. Probably the last year for it though. Still cheaper than the other manuals you mentioned.

[@rw1557]

I live in South FL, and here's what's going on here. The Mitsubishi most expensive "Black" edition is going for 19k. The upper trims and bases are starting between $17,900 and up. It already has a 10yr warranty etc etc but the DEALERS are actually selling these like a they do a Certified Pre-owned. Which means, one dealer I went to gave you 2 years of maintenance which included ALL interval maintenance. Another dealer added another 10 YEARS on top of the 10 year Warranty. 20 years 200k miles!. At first, I didn't believe it, but he showed me the actual warranty contract of 10 years of extended factory warranty. Also, my coworker bought 2 Nissan Versas the same day, one for his stepdaughter and one for the mother. The mothers Versa is on its second transmission with only 40 something thousand miles. The daughters car is fine but who knows for how long, it's a NISSAN.

[@kindbud]

this thing is LUXURIOUS compared to my 2016 Nissan Versa Ive never dared to go over 90mph cause the car feels like its going to explode, and ive done 160mph plenty, in the desert, in other cars. This model looks like it can do 100mph no problem

[@2148aa]

You have a death wish.

[@funtimeswithtom4108]

The 2025 VW Jetta GLI still comes with a 6 speed manual. It is 34K but its better than 60K.

[@danr4197]

JR, you can get into a Kia Soul for 20k also, with everything on it you need! Plus you get a NATURALY ASPIRATED 2.0 with about 145 horse matted to a ECVT. It has decent power for it's size and weigh and at least not dangerously slow. It is very roomy and decent reliable! I am waiting to see if the come out with a next gen redesign for 2016

[@jeremyTallen1]

I like the shifter placement

[@brianwayne3029]

I forgot that I had the windows ceramic tinted as well! It's so much cooler inside on sunny days.

[@dewdew34]

A friend bought a 24 5 speed Versa S for $19.2k from a dealer nearby, they had a bunch of them ...

[@therobster6069]

Might want to take a look at the new Kia K4. They come standard with keyless entry and start, remote start, lane centering and adaptive cruise control, for as low as $22k!

[@Tempsho]

18:15 they do force the headlights on. The problem is that it doesn’t force the tail lights on, that’s the safety concern