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#26 of 30 Re: Versa in cold weather? [faction] by cph Jul 11, 2007 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: faction (Jun 13, 2007 6:14 pm) So we are thinking about a Versa but we live in rural Massachusetts. We are also looking at the Vibe. We've heard the Vibe/ Matrix is very bad in snow, but haven't heard much about Versa. Mostly we drive in slush and 1-2". For heavy snow, we've got a Forester. What do you think? Better than Vibe/ Matrix? Replies to this message: blueversa (Jul 12, 2007 7:52 am) cph (Jan 14, 2008 2:31 pm) versa7 (Jan 14, 2008 5:24 pm)
#27 of 30 With the manual my Versa was fine by pf_flyer HOST Jul 11, 2007 (5:53 pm)
We've been driving nothing but manual transmission Dastun/Nissans since 1979 and the 6 speed Versa handled as well in the snow for me as any of my Sentras or Altimas have. OEM Continentals seemed to handle things OK, although I'll be changing to the Kelly all-seasons when time comes for a tire change.   I'd actually say the Versa handled a bit better in snow than my '96 Sentra as it is 300# heavier than that Sentra was.   Only got the Versa in February, but we did have a solid week of driving in snow with it. Will have a little more to say once I get through a full winter, but I'm not expecting any real issues.
#28 of 30 Re: Versa in cold weather? [cph] by blueversa Jul 12, 2007 (7:52 am)
Replying to: cph (Jul 11, 2007 2:45 pm) I live in Montreal Qc. and frequently drove my versa around town and to ski hills last winter. Snow performance was quite acceptaple with the winterforce (firestone) winter tires I had installed. I braved quite a few snowstorms and the car was still predictable in slippery conditions with the understeer remaining manageable. A limited slip differential would be nice, but those things are not usual in this category.
#29 of 30 Re: Versa in cold weather? [cph] by cph Jan 14, 2008 (2:31 pm)
Replying to: cph (Jul 11, 2007 2:45 pm) Well, we bought the Versa with ABS, based in part on some of the comments here. We have absolutely loved it. We put great snow tires on it, not studded, and the thing has been performing much better than we expected. We live in a pretty rural part of the Northeast and this winter has been very snowy. With the exception of my old Subaru Legacy wagon, this might be the best car I have driven in the snow - including our AWD Forester!   I agree about the wheel wells, though, they really plug up.   So, 5 stars, Nissan! Replies to this message: versa7 (Jan 14, 2008 5:24 pm)
#30 of 30 Re: Versa in cold weather? [cph] by versa7 Jan 14, 2008 (5:24 pm)
Replying to: cph (Jan 14, 2008 2:31 pm) What brand/model of tires did you buy? Also, what transmission do you have? I have the 6 manual and am looking for a snow tire.

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