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Hatchbacks Nissan Versa Nissan Versa vs. Scion xA
50 messages, Last post on Mar 21, 2007 at 4:39 PM
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Replying to: lollavid (Jul 24, 2006 11:53 am)  and he hasn't come across a good deal on a toyota truck lately. anyways, i will pick a scion more than likely, and that is after doing a lot of research and test driving.IMO they just offer the best quality/value/options/look combo i just thought i would share of bit of infos i got after looking all over for a car under 15K, that was getting 30+ mpg. my last thought: i owned a subaru justy in 1989 and this car was SWEET!!! about the same size as a scion, had the AWD option on it,and was getting great gas mileage too. the quality of the justy was without any comparison with the metro, festiva and others sold at that time! i wish this car was still available, i'd buy it without looking at anything else. 
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The justy was also one of the first cars with CVT. in 1989 I was too young and poor to be driving a new car but I remember the CVT.
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Replying to: lollavid (Jul 24, 2006 11:53 am) Good call on the Kia. Out of the 3, it would be a tough decision between the Matrix and Versa. You don't want the xA - hate to be blunt, but it's a good car for a teenager, not for a family. The best deal pricewise would be on a Pontiac Vibe - identical to the Matrix in every way (they're manufacturered on the same line in the same factory), but generally there are much better discounts available on the Pontiac. |
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Replying to: bendupre (Jul 25, 2006 6:12 pm) 
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I'm a single, 40ish professional who has been looking at high MPG cars with manual transmissions, airbags, and ABS. I was nearly ready to buy an xA when I started getting interested in the Fit. Today, on the way home from the local Honda dealer (where I was told that they had no Fits on the lot and the next one -- singular, and with an automatic transmission -- would arrive in a month) I saw a Versa drive past. I did a double-take. It looked much bigger and more solid than an xA. With the xA, I didn't like the fact that the rear seats didn't fold flat, which really ate into usable cargo space. Also the trans was geared very low, so high RPMs (not that this is necessarily bad -- I used to drive a motorcycle, so I'm used to it -- but it does eat into the MPG). Any comments on how much cargo you can cram into a Versa? Are they easy to load? Is the 6th gear useful, or is it just for play? What made you purchase a Versa over the xA (or the Fit)?
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Replying to: barson (Jul 29, 2006 7:38 am) I'd say for a family with a kid, I'd go for the Matrix. You can't beat Toyota quality. |
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I test drove a manual transmission Versa today. It was good -- quiet, smooth ride. Not a buzzbox feel at all. From what I remember from my test drive of an automatic xA several months ago, the xA has a stiffer ride, which I actually enjoy, but it's not critical to my decision. The Versa seemed to have quite a bit of driver's head and leg room (I'm 5'9"). The gearing was fine and reminded me of the motorcycle I drove for 7 years -- I could hit easily hit 6th gear at 45 mph, but the engine was doing a reasonable 3100-3200 RPM at 70 mph. Rear seats fold flat without removing the headrests, but they do not lay flush with the cargo floor One thing that impressed me greatly was the internet salesperson who took me for a test drive -- a grandmother with a very calm, friendly, low-key approach who answered all my questions about manual vs. CVT, etc. In contrast, I visited a local Toyota/Scion dealer where a salesperson said "we don't get many xAs because we don't sell many." He didn't offer to have me drive one of the two xBs on the lot (we did a complete circuit around the lot), nor did he suggest I look at a Matrix or Corolla as possibilities, so I'm not surprised.  I've emailed another Toyota/Scion dealer 30 minutes away. Given this experience and the one I had at a different dealer last year, I wouldn't be surprised if sales are suffering.
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| Looks like there's height adjustment with the driver's seat on the SL Versa only, not the S. As far as I can tell there's no height adjustment on the xA, nor on the Fit. From what I recollect the xA's seat is pretty high -- better visibility than the Versa. Does anyone know if the xA has adjustable lumbar support on the driver's seat? | |
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My saga with Toyota/Scion dealers continues . . . after responding to my initial email, the internet sales manager at the dealership 30 minutes away hasn't emailed or called in the last 2 days to set up an appointment for an xA test drive. She's not out sick, because the receptionist at the dealer has said "she's with a customer right now" when I've called. I've sent a follow-up email and left two voicemail messages, but no response. Next week I'm visiting another state, and hope to do some test drives there. If my decision was based solely on buying experience, the Nissan dealer would win hands down.
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Replying to: barson (Aug 04, 2006 11:48 am) In Texas, mainly the DFW area and its environs, Scion dealers are well known for their excellent customer service and they always take care of their customers/potential customers. They also sponsor many Scion events at local racetracks and even hold barbecue's for Scion-ers. Check out scionlife.com, the community has helped me a lot in determining which dealer to shop at first. I have not decided as to whether I will buy a Scion yet, I'm holding out until spring for more info on the next generation of the xA. |
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