I just got a 2013 Nissan Versa, 80k miles, 5 speed for $2,500. Yes, 2,500. The thing is a BEAST
@pjkr123
Жыл бұрын
A Nissan fan/enthusiast here, love your videos, Nissan will never die despite the leadership turmoil.
@rcDoom
2 жыл бұрын
The best thing about this car is no range anxiety, save the manuals.
@stemikger
Жыл бұрын
what's range anxiety mean?
@Ry_TSG
Жыл бұрын
Because everybody drives 200 miles to work and back each day
@LowestDifficulty
Жыл бұрын
@@stemikger its the feeling of running out of battery in an electric car and being stranded
@wing_teletran1
Жыл бұрын
Your review is making me like this car more and more, especially since I have never driven a manual transmission car before. Thank you, sir!
@randywatson1982
2 жыл бұрын
I’ll be getting mine here in the next couple weeks. Your video is more informative for the manual Versa than any other video on KZitem from the ones that I have seen. Thanks!!
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Enjoy the car , it’s a fun and reliable car to have. Thanks for watching!
@nyl3583
Ай бұрын
Great video, really informative
@stemikger
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I'm getting mine in November. Looks like a no nonsense car that is not a chore to drive. I'm still driving my 2009 Versa, still drives, but time to get another one. Love the Versa!
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with it. Nice and simple and very reliable! Good luck and thanks for watching!
@Duckywucky92
Жыл бұрын
Hello, so your 09 versa treated you well? I have always driven Toyota but they dropped the Yaris so I’m looking at this new versa
@stemikger
Жыл бұрын
@@Duckywucky92 yeah, I'm still waiting on my Versa, the 09 was the best car I ever owned.
@pavelow235
2 жыл бұрын
Good review, glad to see the reverse automatic braking works. Should be standard in new cars, tired of reading stories of parents running over their toddlers that walk behind the vehicle.
@painterboy454
Жыл бұрын
This was a great review! You come across so genuine and real which is important because people can relate. Blessings from Canada and thanks for sharing!
@dbaKen
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@codeyschoffstall1645
2 жыл бұрын
And the shirt matches the video! It definitely looks like the side bolstering keeps you tucked in.
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up!
@RenWater
Жыл бұрын
The interior looks way better than the previous generation
@dbaKen
Жыл бұрын
100%
@classic287
Жыл бұрын
That’s a nice car.👍 I like the color too.
@furuta9998
3 ай бұрын
i currently own a 2007 pontiac g6 and its great and i have no plans on getting rid of it but if i had to get a new car i would really want a manual compact car smaller than what i currently have and this is what i would choose!
@matthoward1174
Жыл бұрын
I'd love a 5 speed hatchback in the S trim.
@oliverrojas3185
2 жыл бұрын
Good review noting all of the Nissan Versa's standard features.
@billbrown288
Жыл бұрын
Great informational review.Really apriecate it.
@Mike-xi4zt
Жыл бұрын
I would say it's the best review video I have seen on any car on the internet. All the other anal retentive idiots spend 20 minutes talking about whether they like the plastic on the car or not. One question can you screen share your phone with the screen in the car like for Google Maps
@dbaKen
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I do not believe so.
@youtoobe169
Жыл бұрын
I've had 3 Versa S manuals in this body style and trying to get my dealership to get me a '23 when they come out. I tried to get a '22 but dealer never could get one. These are hard to get. Fun fact: The '20 and '21 had keyless start on the S but they got rid of it for '22.
@henryjoshual1848
Жыл бұрын
I've been sending inquires to local dealers about the Versa S; they don't even bother to respond anymore. They'll sell 4 Kicks to every Versa, and at a greater profit, so they don't order Versas.
@edgaryzen4925
Жыл бұрын
Wow for real?? Keyless start is soo convenient!!!!
@nelsdale1137
Жыл бұрын
@@edgaryzen4925 yeah I just got a used 2020 after not being able to find a 2023
@edgaryzen4925
Жыл бұрын
@@nelsdale1137 dang :(
@bernhardwagner9879
Жыл бұрын
We own a 2020 Versa SV. We have leased and owned a mess of Nissan cars. This cheapie makes us very happy. We call it our mini Max.
@NCC2087
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Got a new “Super Black” on order.
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you like it!
@NCC2087
2 жыл бұрын
@@dbaKen - Thank you!
@the_truck_farmer
Жыл бұрын
Are they charging you above msrp?
@COU51N.Kyle.
Жыл бұрын
Looks like fun commuter.
@Awesome.Reels707
2 жыл бұрын
For $15,000 MSRP is not bad for a brand-new car even though I'm a little iffy on Nissan especially their CVTs but since it's a manual that's a really really good deal for a new car. When I first saw the 2022 I was thinking about trading in my Kia for one of these five speed manual versas
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
After fees and taxes and market adjustment it’s probably closer to 20k in todays market but that will level out eventually.
@edgaryzen4925
2 жыл бұрын
@@dbaKen the key word right there --> eventually. SOL for those needing one right now :(
@fortheloveofnoise
Жыл бұрын
The 2023 looks much better.
@LowestDifficulty
Жыл бұрын
Good car for the money
@3ofus135
Ай бұрын
Nice car/color. Btw, what model of adidas are you wearing? lol. I like those.
@dbaKen
Ай бұрын
Thanks! Shoes - Adidas Men's Gray Stretch Mesh Upper Lite Race BYD
@lindadroege5564
Жыл бұрын
Great job on the video!
@Calizen
2 жыл бұрын
Although I’m not getting the s Im getting the sr, this was still a good review!
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@robertyoung8289
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Thanks
@dbaKen
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dylanjk5946
3 ай бұрын
why did the 2020 get push to start but the 2024 doesnt even get keyless entry
@openscholar9908
5 ай бұрын
I need this car like I need a whole in my head but I sure do want it. There is one for sale near me. The last of the 5 speeds.
@_ludba
2 жыл бұрын
Great review - thanks!
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ramoncarter6585
2 жыл бұрын
Very affordable with good looking style.
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@the_truck_farmer
Жыл бұрын
That back up braking would make parallel parking tough...
@dbaKen
Жыл бұрын
You gotta be pretty close for it to engage. I think it would be just fine , never had to parallel park with it though.
@kathmandun8749
2 жыл бұрын
Cool video bro
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@craig2149
2 жыл бұрын
nice video
@lindadroege5564
Жыл бұрын
When I back up in the garage it automatically stops and shakes the steering wheel.
@antor.j.medrano
Жыл бұрын
😀😀😀😀I'm literally smiling bcuz that's going to be my next car once this crazy inflation is done, I still regret buying my versa with the CVT but either if it goes into slippage, I'm trashing the CVT.
@barnes80
Жыл бұрын
Is the CVT that bad? I thought they improved these things.
@henryjoshual1848
Жыл бұрын
the CVT issues are overblown.
@antor.j.medrano
Жыл бұрын
@@barnes80 yes & no some are give & take! Either way it goes, if your going purchase any car especially Nissan sped w CVT strongly consider an extended powertrain warranty. 5yrs/100K mi. Bcuz it raises hell you will be wishing that you had 1.
@antor.j.medrano
Жыл бұрын
@@henryjoshual1848 yes true, strongly consider the extended warranty if buying CVT.
@HistoricalWeapons
Жыл бұрын
Why not just Toyota Corolla
@zurielvalladares5947
6 ай бұрын
You have keyless entry? The 2024 S model have just the key that you have to stick in the door to unlock it. Or did you added that?
@leogeee1
Жыл бұрын
Good review. I have a 2015 Note CVT. I like it but prefer manual. Does yours have an armrest?
@dbaKen
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! No armrest
@electric-lemonade
2 жыл бұрын
This was awesome, am deciding between a Kia forte, Mitsubishi mirage (hatchback) or Nissan versa - all manual. Which one would you recommend ?
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not much of a KIA or Mitsubishi fan, however I don’t know much about the new ones , so I’d recommend the Nissan. I feel like Nissan has proved these are reliable. I’ve had many many Nissans and all of them have been tremendous, just don’t get a Nissan with a CVT. I feel you would have a better experience with the Nissan but all in all that’s just my opinion. I thoroughly enjoyed my Nissan Versa experience.
@electric-lemonade
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for reply. Am leaning towards the Nissan as well !
@jamieheim8009
Жыл бұрын
@@dbaKen my friend just bought a '23 Kia Forte GT-Line and he loves it. Mind you it was 25k and not a manual.
@probablyyes8339
2 жыл бұрын
The s version doesn’t come with apple car play isn’t?
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
I don't believe that it does according to the spec list on Nissan's Website. www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/cars/versa-sedan/specs/compare-specs.html#modelName=S|5-speed%20manual%20transmission
@edgaryzen4925
2 жыл бұрын
Nope it does not. That was a deal breaker for me. Heck the Mirage G4 with 5 speed manual transmission HAS IT.
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
@@edgaryzen4925 I didn’t know that was a big deal to people! Not saying that in a bad way , I just use Bluetooth.
@edgaryzen4925
2 жыл бұрын
@@dbaKen I know. I was just sharing my car buying experience alone and I learned that other competitors do offer AA/AC as standard so I was a lil surprised Nissan didn't make it standardize. So overall you're right. Props to you. The Versa is not a bad car at all. No longer a cheap penalty box like it used to known for.
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
@@edgaryzen4925 I get you , thanks for sharing! I like to hear of peoples experience and opinions.
@richardmortell9084
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if that car is port injection or direct?
@dbaKen
Жыл бұрын
Port
@Direct.injection212
Жыл бұрын
Multi point direct injection. 1 injector before and 1 after the intake valve. 2 injectors per cylinder.
@nelsdale1137
Жыл бұрын
@@Direct.injection212I believe it’s port injection only not direct into cylinder.
@drsysop
2 жыл бұрын
Does the radio have Android Auto & Apple CarPlay? When you make a call to a non saved number in phone will it display a number pad on the screen so you can manually dial a number?
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Does not have Car Play or Android Auto.
@drsysop
2 жыл бұрын
@@dbaKen Says it has Nissan Connect that should be compatible hmmm ok thanks!
@nelsdale1137
Жыл бұрын
@@drsysoponly on SV and SR trims, not on the S trim (base)
@VocalVirgo
Жыл бұрын
Did it come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
@nelsdale1137
Жыл бұрын
No, S trim (base) with manual transmission doesn’t come with apple CarPlay or android auto. And no it can’t be upgraded with software, I checked :(
@mariaestherrivas4988
2 жыл бұрын
He cute😍
@FullSugarBrah
Жыл бұрын
How tall are you?
@dbaKen
Жыл бұрын
Almost 6 feet
@dominiquejones6808
Жыл бұрын
He look bigger then the car😒
@ouukun
Жыл бұрын
Hill assist is terrible for manual my dude. It's only good if you don't know how to drive a manual, once you do learn to drive on a hill, it just serves to stall you.
@dbaKen
Жыл бұрын
That’s what I said. It’s great for new MT drivers. I have a manual mustang and a manual truck , I don’t care either way if one has it or not personally
@khondkerjamil39
Жыл бұрын
I am driving manual since 1986, hill assist does not stall me out. Anyway, good video, I am considering to buy Nissan Versa manual.
@ouukun
Жыл бұрын
Update, I recently got a 22 corolla with a manual, and it didn't have bad stall on hills like I had with my 11 Jetta. Maybe the tech has improved or maybe it was a Jetta thing. Guess I was only speaking from a single data point perspective.
@nelsdale1137
Жыл бұрын
@@dbaKenthat’s exactly why he said it’s good for NEW drivers in the video.
@michaelvalone907
2 жыл бұрын
You know this car is really a fiat. Do you have a transmission dip stick?
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
How is it a fiat if you don’t mind me asking?
@michaelvalone907
2 жыл бұрын
@@dbaKen fiat owns a piece of nissan, as well as Renault, and Mitsubishi
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah , doesn’t particularly mean it’s Fiat parts. But I get what you’re saying.
@igotanimac1
2 жыл бұрын
Did you know this car is actually not a fiat at all? And since when is FIAT part of the Nissan/Renault/Mutsubishi alliance? Is this something new I don't know about, source?
@gif24gt60
Жыл бұрын
Love the shades and the birds The versa is one of a few small cars that still come in Manuel. I think they even killed the mirage Manuel. Ugh.
@bsinga3155
Жыл бұрын
I get 37-40 MPG commuting back roads in my '22 S manual.
@dbaKen
Жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@martindebrois1472
10 ай бұрын
I think these are effective economy cars - But it's SO *STUPID* this is the trim that doesn't come with 🍏 carplay. ... If a Versa has a stick-shift, that's the one you WANT CARPLAY IN - Because you can't be diddling with your phone (looking at a map); you have to shift.
@zxtenn
2 ай бұрын
I have been looking at one for a 2nd vehicle, that's a good basic and proven engine, NO timing belt either it has chains, i see one in my area for 18 grand plus taxes, etc. Great little car to get someone from A-B and easy to park due to its size.
@shotgunbunny
2 жыл бұрын
I laughed a good bit when you said risk it for the biscuit. Thanks man! I'm most likely getting the same car!
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hey these are great cars and the manuals are pretty fun to drive around!
@TCAPRecipes
3 ай бұрын
Probably my next car
@tacomas9602
2 жыл бұрын
Bruh I’m a diehard Tacoma fan but this looks like a great car. I’d like to see how cheap the parts are versus my Tacos! Great review. A car I may own someday!
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy that Taco! Thanks for watching.
@djstatyk1540
Жыл бұрын
I call my Versa a "Smalltima"
@adothoncho1790
Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about getting this for my first car
@1998lemuel
2 жыл бұрын
Is this available in the US? Kinda pissed they stopped offering manual on the Sentra...
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s available in the US. And I agree a Sentra manual sounds even more fun. They should bring it back
@Alba69696969
2 жыл бұрын
I'm from México and there have the sentra on S and SV trims with manual transmission, I don't know why they don't want sell this on USA, maybe the people don't like the manual o they don't sell to many on manual transmission, you can go at dealer ship and asking, I get my versa hatchback on manual transmission 4 years ago...
@Duckywucky92
Жыл бұрын
Does the kid in the video sound like an American? 😂 what side is the steering wheel on?
@Cats-x8p
2 жыл бұрын
How tall are you? I’m 6”1’ is it doable?
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Around 6 feet. I think you'll be fine!
@jliveguy5164
Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thanks. Did yours come with remote keyless entry?
@dbaKen
Жыл бұрын
Yes. The Key is built in the fob
@victorferguson5713
Жыл бұрын
Did you get one fob switchblade key and one non fob key? For 2023 they give you no fobs at all.
@obiwan8736
Жыл бұрын
Nice coverage. Just curious, what's the part number of your key fob.
@bryanuchiha6166
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a nice car but not for anything above 15k after Fees, taxes, and registration.
@irongoose3865
2 жыл бұрын
Do the rear seats fold down?
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@nelsdale1137
Жыл бұрын
Not on on the 20-22 S trim , only SV and SR.
@disway71
2 жыл бұрын
nice video, well explained, but why the pants looked wet ...
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
thanks! And idk, they don't look wet to me though.
@oliverrojas3185
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MotorheadRedo
Жыл бұрын
Can you fold down the rear seats in the Versa S?
@fleemos
Жыл бұрын
From all I've read you can't. That's what has me on the fence when I go car shopping in a few months.
@PatrickWatsonstl
Жыл бұрын
@@fleemos Just came from the dealer looking at 2023 and the back seats fold down on it now.
@fleemos
Жыл бұрын
@@PatrickWatsonstl Thanks for this update. This great news. A little bit of life happened and I wouldn't be able to buy this year again. I was worried it might lose the manual but now I've read it still has the manual and now with fold down seats. I'm feeling a bit lucky. 🙃
@nelsdale1137
Жыл бұрын
@@PatrickWatsonstlso the seats fold down compared to my 2020, gosh that’s annoying!! But then again the 2023 Manual trans doesn’t have a key fob anymore. Which is worse!?
@hmendoza79
2 жыл бұрын
What MPGs are you averaging?
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Low to mid 30s before I sold the car!
@hmendoza79
2 жыл бұрын
@@dbaKen how come you sold it? if you don’t mind me asking
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Well i bought it to practice driving manual and to make some videos on it since I’d have it. The whole plan was to practice with that car so I can get a mustang. And since I have bought the mustang and it’s a breeze to drive. I didn’t lose much on the car too so it worked out.
@hmendoza79
2 жыл бұрын
@@dbaKen congratulations I hope you enjoy your Mustang.
@dbaKen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Yeah I’ll be making some videos on it. Going to be an interesting project!
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