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#2 of 30 Versa in SNOW by robandjeanne Sep 28, 2006 (7:00 pm)
How do we get world wide information on how well the Versa or Tiida handles in snow? Some small station wagons like the Toyota Matrix are reported to be horrible in the snow, with owners having to change to the absolute best winter tires for adequate traction. Replies to this message: dudleyr (Sep 28, 2006 8:03 pm) robandjeanne (Sep 29, 2006 10:21 am) mschmal (Sep 29, 2006 1:04 pm) smartsally (Oct 09, 2006 8:45 am)
#3 of 30 - by dudleyr Sep 28, 2006 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: robandjeanne (Sep 28, 2006 7:00 pm) I find it hard to believe the Matrix is horrible in snow. My much lighter Corolla wagon was amazing in the snow. Replies to this message: robandjeanne (Sep 29, 2006 10:21 am) mschmal (Sep 29, 2006 1:04 pm)
#4 of 30 Re: - [dudleyr] by robandjeanne Sep 29, 2006 (10:21 am)
Replying to: dudleyr (Sep 28, 2006 8:03 pm) I know! This is what many Matrix owners reported on the Yahoo groups message board. I also have heard that Corollas are pretty good in the snow. It's scary to think that a seemingly minor change to the Corolla to turn it into a Matrix would mess up the traction so badly. Replies to this message: mschmal (Sep 29, 2006 1:04 pm)
#5 of 30 Matrix in the snow. by mschmal Sep 29, 2006 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: robandjeanne (Sep 29, 2006 10:21 am) The stock tires might have something to do with lousey snow performance.   Mark.
#6 of 30 Versa in cold weather? by smartsally Oct 03, 2006 (7:05 pm)
I'll be getting my Versa SL in the Dealer's next shipment. I will have to wait at least 3, 4, or more weeks. This is my first Nissan product and I am starting to think about winter. I had looked at the Matrix and liked the idea of the additional rear heat vents but kept being drawn back to the Versa. Just thought the Versa looked like a more comfortable ride and loved the steering wheel audio controls and intelli key features. I'm live in ND and winters can be brutal. Does anyone have any idea how the Versa will handle the cold? I drive a Grand Prix. On colder winter days I can start the engine, leave it running for 1/2 hour and it still takes 5 or more miles of driving before I get real heat from the engine. I also would have like ABS brakes but my dealer told me that if I wanted to order a Versa, it could take 3-4 months before I would receive it. Replies to this message: doromachi (Oct 03, 2006 7:42 pm) lemonhater (Feb 17, 2007 10:41 pm) faction (Jun 13, 2007 6:14 pm) and 4 more... 74apollo (Oct 10, 2006 8:28 am) bayoujay (Oct 25, 2006 7:50 am)
#7 of 30 Re: Versa in cold weather? [smartsally] by doromachi Oct 03, 2006 (7:42 pm)
Replying to: smartsally (Oct 03, 2006 7:05 pm) Winter will make a difference but so far the heater begins to blow warm air before the blue light to indicate the motor temp. Afterward it blows extremely hot air. I have a thermometer in one vent and the air was at 145 degrees. I think you will find that the temp will rise faster than the vehicle you mentioned above. Will have to wait until the really cold day to verify that.   I'm guessing that 5 minutes of running will have very hot air blowing. Hope so as you will be more satisfied with it. Replies to this message: lemonhater (Feb 17, 2007 10:41 pm) faction (Jun 13, 2007 6:14 pm) cph (Jul 11, 2007 2:45 pm) and 3 more...
#8 of 30 Versa in cold weather? [smartsally] by 74apollo Oct 10, 2006 (8:28 am)
Replying to: smartsally (Oct 03, 2006 7:05 pm) I live in Minnesota and had a Versa SL with ABS brakes on order for two months. Last week I was told by my dealer that Nissan isn't building the SL right now - with or w/o ABS brakes. They refunded my deposit and pulled my order out of their system. After checking with the Nissan hotline, I was told the same thing. I'm curious as to whether you will really get yours or not. In what state do you live? Replies to this message: bayoujay (Oct 25, 2006 7:50 am)
#9 of 30 Re: Versa in SNOW [robandjeanne] by smartsally Oct 09, 2006 (8:45 am)
Replying to: robandjeanne (Sep 28, 2006 7:00 pm) I'd like to know the answer to that question also.
#10 of 30 Tires by versa07 Oct 25, 2006 (2:18 am)
I've had my Versa for about a month now. I hate the tires. It seems as if they don't stick to the road and they have a tendency to slide. I had Coopers on my Altima and I never worried about driving in the snow. Now that I have the Versa and I'm reading it may be bad in the snow, I'm a bit worried. So I'm going to spend the extra money and get Blizzaks (sp?). Any input?? Replies to this message: dtownfb (Oct 25, 2006 12:18 pm) flightnurse (Oct 25, 2006 1:05 pm) garandman (Nov 21, 2006 12:56 am) cathy8 (Jan 17, 2007 10:26 am)

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