LOL You're probably right about that! I have a lot of commenters saying I helped them to decide to buy one. I say the good and the bad so everybody has the full picture.
Keep the Versa videos coming! Its a great car and seems to be misunderstood and overlooked by a lot of other reviewers. I can get out of pretty much any other car, get into my Versa and, it's like now I can exhale. You know what I mean? I enjoy luxury cars and fast cars and all the kinds of cars that are the opposite of the Versa and theyre great but also come with a certain level of stress for me of one kind or other, whereas the Versa is kinda no muss no fuss, no frills, just a simple and well intentioned tool for the job. I kinda think Nissan wants to keep this thing a secret so people dont realize how theyre overpaying for all the more expensive Nissans that will give you all the luxury problems this one wont.
The Sentra in Canada comes with a 6 sp manual. If the Versa goes away that's an option though I don't think the cost of the Sentra vs Versa is worth the "upgrade".
Thanks for the info, I still love my 2014 5 speed Nissan Versa with 110k never had any issues ever!!! Get one while you can!!! Best deal for any new car hands down!!! Bonus, they are really fun to drive!!! Good luck ☘
Thanks for this excellent review of the 2023 Nissan Versa manual. I’m strongly considering buying one brand new, but the only thing that gives me pause is the problem with a loss of power after stalling that you and others have mentioned. I know that you may have addressed a fix for this issue in previous videos, but could you explain once again what to do to get the car driving normally again if this happens? My first car was a 90’s Acura Integra, and I grew up surrounded by 90’s cars, Civics, Corollas, Preludes, and the like, so seeing a simple a car like this evokes strong nostalgic feelings in me. It cool to see how much you enjoy the Versa even when you have more expensive and sporty cars. Honestly, watching your reviews has given me the confidence to go ahead with my decision to get one too.
The problem is easy to avoid and easy to "reset" from once you've experienced it. Just don't half start the car and don't stall the car. But if you do, and it triggers the loss of power issue, then my advice is turn the car off, get out, close the door. Open the door, get in and start it up. In my experience, simply turning it off and back on won't do it. If I didn't know how to avoid it or how to fix it, it would drive me nuts, but as it is, it's a minor inconvenience that doesn't affect the overall experience.
I can safely say that in my brand new 2024 Nissan Versa S 5 speed I've not had this issue yet. Knock on wood. And I'm still learning stick so I stall it a lot, but I still have full power.
The dealer near me has three more coming in. Theres also a dealer I almost got ripped off at that has like six of the manuals coming this month and next. I assume theyre selling well because someone asked to buy my car while I was at the dealer finalizing it.
I haven't been able to replicate the low power condition; is it everytime you stall it out? Oh and I got a nasty rock chip, and I'll need a windshield. Safelite says that it'll be at least a month before they can get the Nissan glass. I wonder if the the plant in Mexico can't get them either. I had another question: can you bump start this car? The dealer says yes, but I tried and couldn't. I had the key on and the engine spinning, but there wasn't a hint of ignition. I know how to bump start; I've had crap-heaps that didnt even have starters on 'em. I'd love to figure out how to use the key to unlock the whole car from the driver's door as well. I've heard rumors about being able to reprogram it, but I haven't seen enough info to take the plunge. I really agree with the 90s shtbox feel. I LOVE a good shitbox, and this thing feels right! I almost bought a base Jetta when I was trying to get this one. I'm so glad I got the Versa! I really appreciate you staying up to date with the news on these things. Hope to see more updates!
Some commenters have let me know that the newest '24s may not have the problem. The bump start was how I first discovered the power issue. I tried to bump start it, but it did not start and cut power after that.
I agree the car feels "right". I love how it's smooth and has all the basic creature comforts, and modest enough for everyday use and not attracting unwanted attention, but it's light enough that it bring up the power to weight ratio into a "fun enough" spot where it still feels tossable. And a big thing for me is that it doesn't feel like spirited driving "hurts" the drivetrain (or any number of other things) as much as it would with many modern cars, with the way you have to worry about modern turbos heating up, oil dilution, CVTs taking stress from trying to push excessively heavy SUVs, tiny engines overstretched and overstressed with turbos on them. You don't need to worry about shredding your tires or draining down your EV battery. You don't need to be mistaken for the "opps" trying to do a drive by (for those driving thru the hood). And a lot of the power band keeps you within legal limits so you can modestly "race" around without feeling like you need to be going 100mph to access the power of the car.
From a parked spot with the the car running just put it in gear and don't hit the gas and let it stall and that should trigger it. But mine is a 2023, if they fixed it on yours (the 2024 I presume) that's great.
The only thing that sucks is that after fees and taxes alone youre talking its almost $20,000. Then you add the loan costs and it's suddenly a $25k~ car. But, its a good car and you cant get anything cheaper. Got mine with $1000 off because I negotiated using points from a previous buy, and cash value for a limited offer they had.
If you're paying 5k interest on a 20k car then you /really/ need to work on your credit score. I know the joke is that Nissan drivers have a 300 credit score or whatever but that's absolutely insane.
@@mikeydude750 Interest is sky high and I have good credit but limited credit history, so I got hit with around 10%... Though to be fair I forgot to subtract my extended warranty cost. But yeah I paid about $25k for it.
@@mikeydude750 I have a 700+ credit score but no auto or mortgage history, so few lenders gave me an offer. So yeah, 5k in interest. I'm just going to pay it off early.
Test drove this car just for fun last week. I’ll admit it surprised me…how slow it is and not fun to drive. As a matter of fact my 90 Nissan Sentra 5 speed was better. And 2 injectors per cylinder ? Good luck with reliability down the road.
I tested it and found it fun to drive and fast enough for grown ups. Reliability is up to the owner to take care of it. It's the easiest car to repair which for mechanics is very important.
Hey SVersa. The Versa was the shittiest car I've ever owned. How can you think they're fun?? Maybe it's fun if you're on acid....otherwise it's loud, doesn't handle, rides like shit, and gets blown all over the road when there is a slight breeze. The shifter feels like oatmeal, clutch has zero feel and is inconsistent...and the most random shit breaks on them - blower motors, hvac cables, exploding coolant overflow tank. The Versa is shit - I don't know how someone who likes these can consider themselves a 'car guy.'
@@UPdanYea....exactly how did I cause a blower motor to fail? By using the heat, lol. And ummm....how did I make it loud and ride like shit, exactly? Did I engineer it? Do I work for Nissan? Factory maintenance 100% on schedule. Sorry that the cheapest new car you can buy is a piece of crap, and sorry you're trying to convince yourself it's a good car.
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Dude you're single handedly keeping this car selling lol. Nissan needs to make a advertising deal with you.
LOL You're probably right about that! I have a lot of commenters saying I helped them to decide to buy one. I say the good and the bad so everybody has the full picture.
Keep the Versa videos coming! Its a great car and seems to be misunderstood and overlooked by a lot of other reviewers.
I can get out of pretty much any other car, get into my Versa and, it's like now I can exhale. You know what I mean?
I enjoy luxury cars and fast cars and all the kinds of cars that are the opposite of the Versa and theyre great but also come with a certain level of stress for me of one kind or other, whereas the Versa is kinda no muss no fuss, no frills, just a simple and well intentioned tool for the job. I kinda think Nissan wants to keep this thing a secret so people dont realize how theyre overpaying for all the more expensive Nissans that will give you all the luxury problems this one wont.
Yes, I know what you mean! Same!
getting a s manual in a few weeks put a deposit down on a blue one in transit hope everything works out im excited.
Me too. Mine will be white, for the hot temps in Arizona !
Its a great car! I just got my 2024 white one and im learning to drive stick with it.
Congrats!
@@J.J.McQuadeJust wait until you run the air conditioning, and it takes 40% of the engines power away!
@@bilbojenkins5276 oh no! 😂
I’m paying the price somewhere, right?!
lol, if it gets the job done, I’ll be a happy camper
Cheers
The Sentra in Canada comes with a 6 sp manual.
If the Versa goes away that's an option though I don't think the cost of the Sentra vs Versa is worth the "upgrade".
Thanks for the info, I still love my 2014 5 speed Nissan Versa with 110k never had any issues ever!!! Get one while you can!!! Best deal for any new car hands down!!! Bonus, they are really fun to drive!!! Good luck ☘
I am picking up a brand new 2024 5 speed ASAP!!! $16,999 WOW!!!
Keep saying it but a 5 speed makes any car fun
Mine will be here in April😃
Congrats!
Thanks for this excellent review of the 2023 Nissan Versa manual. I’m strongly considering buying one brand new, but the only thing that gives me pause is the problem with a loss of power after stalling that you and others have mentioned. I know that you may have addressed a fix for this issue in previous videos, but could you explain once again what to do to get the car driving normally again if this happens? My first car was a 90’s Acura Integra, and I grew up surrounded by 90’s cars, Civics, Corollas, Preludes, and the like, so seeing a simple a car like this evokes strong nostalgic feelings in me. It cool to see how much you enjoy the Versa even when you have more expensive and sporty cars. Honestly, watching your reviews has given me the confidence to go ahead with my decision to get one too.
The problem is easy to avoid and easy to "reset" from once you've experienced it. Just don't half start the car and don't stall the car. But if you do, and it triggers the loss of power issue, then my advice is turn the car off, get out, close the door. Open the door, get in and start it up. In my experience, simply turning it off and back on won't do it. If I didn't know how to avoid it or how to fix it, it would drive me nuts, but as it is, it's a minor inconvenience that doesn't affect the overall experience.
@@vultureguy33 thanks for that. It looks like it won’t be a deal breaker then which is excellent. Keep the awesome videos going!
I can safely say that in my brand new 2024 Nissan Versa S 5 speed I've not had this issue yet. Knock on wood. And I'm still learning stick so I stall it a lot, but I still have full power.
Thanks for the kind words! When it happened to me, a couple stop-start cycles fixed the issue.
Still want one! Just never pulled the stringer
Hard to go wrong since they are super fun and hold their value
Something happens to my 2020 Elantra this is what I'm getting. No more CVT transmissions, my wife will just have to learn how to drive a stick
Good choice!
Let your wife pay more for Toyota if she really want automatic.
@@GF-mf7ml Toyota's all CVT transmissions. will never getting one of those again. She'll learn.
@@dougc190 Camry and Mazda 2/3 are automatic
@@GF-mf7ml Mazda yes Camry I can never figure out, those are all too much money I'm tired of paying for expensive cars
The dealer near me has three more coming in. Theres also a dealer I almost got ripped off at that has like six of the manuals coming this month and next. I assume theyre selling well because someone asked to buy my car while I was at the dealer finalizing it.
I’d get the manual over the CVT. Their CVT don’t have a good track record.
I haven't been able to replicate the low power condition; is it everytime you stall it out?
Oh and I got a nasty rock chip, and I'll need a windshield. Safelite says that it'll be at least a month before they can get the Nissan glass. I wonder if the the plant in Mexico can't get them either.
I had another question: can you bump start this car? The dealer says yes, but I tried and couldn't. I had the key on and the engine spinning, but there wasn't a hint of ignition. I know how to bump start; I've had crap-heaps that didnt even have starters on 'em.
I'd love to figure out how to use the key to unlock the whole car from the driver's door as well. I've heard rumors about being able to reprogram it, but I haven't seen enough info to take the plunge.
I really agree with the 90s shtbox feel. I LOVE a good shitbox, and this thing feels right! I almost bought a base Jetta when I was trying to get this one. I'm so glad I got the Versa!
I really appreciate you staying up to date with the news on these things. Hope to see more updates!
Some commenters have let me know that the newest '24s may not have the problem. The bump start was how I first discovered the power issue. I tried to bump start it, but it did not start and cut power after that.
I agree the car feels "right". I love how it's smooth and has all the basic creature comforts, and modest enough for everyday use and not attracting unwanted attention, but it's light enough that it bring up the power to weight ratio into a "fun enough" spot where it still feels tossable.
And a big thing for me is that it doesn't feel like spirited driving "hurts" the drivetrain (or any number of other things) as much as it would with many modern cars, with the way you have to worry about modern turbos heating up, oil dilution, CVTs taking stress from trying to push excessively heavy SUVs, tiny engines overstretched and overstressed with turbos on them. You don't need to worry about shredding your tires or draining down your EV battery. You don't need to be mistaken for the "opps" trying to do a drive by (for those driving thru the hood).
And a lot of the power band keeps you within legal limits so you can modestly "race" around without feeling like you need to be going 100mph to access the power of the car.
From a parked spot with the the car running just put it in gear and don't hit the gas and let it stall and that should trigger it. But mine is a 2023, if they fixed it on yours (the 2024 I presume) that's great.
My 2024's manual says not to bump start it because it could damage something with regards to the emissions system.
@@vultureguy33 Mine is a 23 that was delivered in August. I've stalled it, but I haven't ever noticed the power loss. Knock on wood I'm not affected.
The only thing that sucks is that after fees and taxes alone youre talking its almost $20,000. Then you add the loan costs and it's suddenly a $25k~ car. But, its a good car and you cant get anything cheaper. Got mine with $1000 off because I negotiated using points from a previous buy, and cash value for a limited offer they had.
If you're paying 5k interest on a 20k car then you /really/ need to work on your credit score. I know the joke is that Nissan drivers have a 300 credit score or whatever but that's absolutely insane.
I was at like $18600 out the door when I bought mine. Interest is way higher now than when I bought mine.
@@mikeydude750 Interest is sky high and I have good credit but limited credit history, so I got hit with around 10%... Though to be fair I forgot to subtract my extended warranty cost. But yeah I paid about $25k for it.
@@mikeydude750 I have a 700+ credit score but no auto or mortgage history, so few lenders gave me an offer. So yeah, 5k in interest. I'm just going to pay it off early.
@@izaicslinux6961 That's understandable but yeah you really need to pay off that loan ASAP
Than you for these videos! I am interested in buying one this year. is there a way to add carplay?
I don't think you can unless you go aftermarket.
Test drove this car just for fun last week. I’ll admit it surprised me…how slow it is and not fun to drive. As a matter of fact my 90 Nissan Sentra 5 speed was better. And 2 injectors per cylinder ?
Good luck with reliability down the road.
I tested it and found it fun to drive and fast enough for grown ups. Reliability is up to the owner to take care of it. It's the easiest car to repair which for mechanics is very important.
It's more fun to drive a slow car fast then drive a fast car slow
VW is still making manual Jettas and Golfs. Except you don’t get a peasant 5 speed but a 6 speed.
Yes and they are $6000 more than the Versa too. That's a lot of money just for an extra gear.
If my credit wasn't so shitty I'd get one. 🙁
Lenders are getting tough these days
Yikes. A 5-speed?
Im annoyed my 2012 commuter Accord is a 5-speed and not a 6.
I love the 5 speed! Be happy you have a 5 speed. Honda 6 speeds are JUNK.
Hey SVersa. The Versa was the shittiest car I've ever owned. How can you think they're fun?? Maybe it's fun if you're on acid....otherwise it's loud, doesn't handle, rides like shit, and gets blown all over the road when there is a slight breeze. The shifter feels like oatmeal, clutch has zero feel and is inconsistent...and the most random shit breaks on them - blower motors, hvac cables, exploding coolant overflow tank. The Versa is shit - I don't know how someone who likes these can consider themselves a 'car guy.'
Sounds like it's you.
What year was your Versa?
@@UPdanYea....exactly how did I cause a blower motor to fail? By using the heat, lol.
And ummm....how did I make it loud and ride like shit, exactly? Did I engineer it? Do I work for Nissan?
Factory maintenance 100% on schedule.
Sorry that the cheapest new car you can buy is a piece of crap, and sorry you're trying to convince yourself it's a good car.
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@bilbojenkins5276 yeah I didn't like the style of that Gen very much and I don't think it was that well received.