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Replying to: backy (Jul 15, 2006 2:18 pm) Now, the S model does not come with the convience package, Only Power Package and ABS package. His has been talked about in the form for weeks, the ABS package has not been released yet, Nissan is very slow on releasing that for some reason.. Tony
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Replying to: flightnurse (Jul 15, 2006 7:49 pm)  There are other options available on the S (e.g. rear spoiler) but I guess they haven't been released yet, either.
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Replying to: backy (Jul 15, 2006 7:55 pm) Tony
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Replying to: flightnurse (Jul 16, 2006 7:28 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 16, 2006 9:59 am)
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Replying to: wulfgar (Jul 16, 2006 10:43 am) Good luck ordering the Versa with ABS. That will be a test of how available that package really is. |
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Went to another dealer and drove the 6 speed S. Quick notes to add to my previous SL/CVT drive: 1. The SL seats were definitely more plush but again, I'm having trouble finding $1300 worth of difference. 2. I didn't notice the rev-hanging issue 3. I didn't get to take it on the highway but I noticed the RPM were a little bit high for the corresponding gear. Maybe I was letting the above review influence me, I don't know. However, it didn't sound like the engine was working nearly as hard at those RPM as many other cars do. It was almost like it enjoyed the slightly higher RPM. Or it could be I'm completely crazy. 4. The shifter is noisy. Not a transmission grind type of sound. Just a "thunk" of the shift lever hitting. It didn't bother me during the drive but it left me wondering if it was one of those sounds you just get used to or one that drives you nuts after a year. Also, I drove my friends Kia Rio5 just about and hour and a half before driving this. They are definitely going after two different drivers. As has been said before, the Versa was no jack rabbit. It always felt well powered and responded well when pushed but it never gave you that pocket rocket feel. The Rio5 was much more "go-kart" like where the Versa was much more "big car" like. If you are after the driving experience then the Versa is not the car for you. The Versa seems designed at the commuter or family who want to get into a more fuel efficient vehicle but don't want to feel like they are riding around in a kleenex box. I asked the dealer about ABS and he said they aren't even able to order packages yet. He said they can trade with other dealers or can put in requests for colors but Nissan is more focused on getting inventory out to dealers for test drives. Special orders are taking second priority. Again, this is from the salesman. I don't know how true it is. Anyway, just thought I would report back in. J
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Replying to: bsbc (Jul 17, 2006 3:30 pm)  So it looks like the CVT if I were to get a Versa. Problem with that is, I saw a SL model (the only one with CVT now) and with CVT and ABS the car would be around $16.5k. Pretty pricey for this class of car and getting very close to Rabbit/Mazda3s territory.
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Replying to: backy (Jul 17, 2006 7:53 pm) That being said, I think the manual Versa S is still at the top of the list. The shifter didn't bother me that much. J
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