Nissan Versa Cold Weather & Snow Driving

30 messages, Last post on Jan 14, 2008 at 5:24 PM

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#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.