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Re: Body side moldings [zombietom3]
by bobw3
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Oct 16, 2007 (7:35 am)
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Replying to: zombietom3 (Oct 15, 2007 7:13 pm)
Did you look at the Honda Fit? The hatch opening is pretty square and the floor is totally flat. And it's very easy to park in a tight garage. Despite the small exterior, it has more space behind the 2nd row as compared to a Versa.
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Re: Decline of Door Moldings. [mschmal]
by backy
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Oct 16, 2007 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: mschmal (Oct 16, 2007 7:01 am)
Right. That is also why the same automakers that have deleted the side moldings are pleased to offer you, as an option or through their dealers, moldings for $150-300 a pop, which look amazingly like the moldings that used to come standard on the car.
Fewer door dings w/o the moldings? More like de-contenting in the name of cost savings, reduction in weight (every ounce helps for EPA calculations), and a profit opportunity for dealers.
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Re: Body side moldings [bobw3]
by jacksan1
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Oct 16, 2007 (8:02 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 16, 2007 7:35 am)
We have recently carried in our Fit a recliner and a dishwasher (boxed) on two separate occasions. The sales people at Slumberland and Sears could not believe that such a tiny car could swallow these things. I think we would have had a harder time with the Versa because of the narrower hatch opening.
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Re: Body side moldings [bobw3]
by zombietom3
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Oct 16, 2007 (10:24 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 16, 2007 7:35 am)
"Did you look at the Honda Fit? The hatch opening is pretty square ...." Not exactly. It's less extremely tapered than the versa hatch, but still an impediment to easy loading. (I had a photo link here but it didn't work.)
Here's the other extreme - this is a wide-mouth hatch design:
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/evox/stills/gallery/3681_48.jpg
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Re: Body side moldings [zombietom3]
by bobw3
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Oct 16, 2007 (11:42 am)
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Replying to: zombietom3 (Oct 16, 2007 10:24 am)
You're right. The Fit hatch isn't square, but just not as tapered as the Versa.
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Nissan Versa - "Service Engine Soon" Indicator
by 62impala
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Nov 13, 2007 (6:22 pm)
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I have a 2007 Nissan Versa. I love the car but lately the "Service Engine Soon" light comes on. I've had the car in the Nissan dealership three times but it continues to come on. It doesn't seem to matter if the gas tank is 1/4 full, almost empty or just filled. The gas cap is always secured tightly. I was told that the code is indicating an emmission control issue and they thought it was a sensor in the fuel throat; well it wasn't. I was also told that there are sensors in the gas tank and that's what they'll be focusing on next Monday. Has anyone heard of this issue and how was it resolved; or not? Thanks much!! JC
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Re: Nissan Versa - "Service Engine Soon" Indicator [62impala]
by versa7
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Nov 17, 2007 (6:41 pm)
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Replying to: 62impala (Nov 13, 2007 6:22 pm)
Last night I took our 07 Versa (6M, 4dr SL) to the dealer for an oil change. While I was driving home, the service engine soon light came on. I immediately pulled over and called the dealer. The service rep I spoke to didn't seem too concerned with what I described and said I was fine to drive it and to bring it back in the morning. This morning the dealer ran the diagnostics and determined a bad gas cap was the culprit (emission control issue). They've ordered a new cap, which is under warranty and said this should solve the issue. I asked if they had seen this was common, but of course they wouldn't or couldn't really comment on it. I think they've seen this alot. BTW..When I left the dealer, the light had gone out.
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Re: Nissan Versa - "Service Engine Soon" Indicator [versa7]
by flightnurse
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Nov 17, 2007 (7:48 pm)
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Replying to: versa7 (Nov 17, 2007 6:41 pm)
25K miles on never had that problem, in fact you are the first person to say anything about this.
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press request
by kirstie_h HOST
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Nov 18, 2007 (6:27 am)
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A reporter is interested in talking with owners of the Nissan Versa who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jfallon edmunds.com no later than Thursday, November 27, 2007 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the age of your child/ren.
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Re: Body side moldings [bobw3]
by amckenz
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Nov 18, 2007 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 16, 2007 7:35 am)
Have you driven a Fit? I did and it has the worst ride of any compact I've driven. You're right about the back hatch and the access space, but just try taking the Fit out on the highway at 70mph and you will think you are driving a Mack truck! The car vibrates so much it is uncomfortable holding the steering wheel. I drove a Versa SL Hatchback and was pleasantly surprised at how smooth and quiet the ride was at 70mph. The pick was every bit as good if not better than the Fit. I haven't bought yet, but it won't be a Fit. 
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