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#10 of 19 Versa S Automatic by samnc Aug 15, 2007 (9:35 am)
Slow in accerleration from 20 to about 50mph. Very good in picking up speed from 60mph to 80mph. at above 70mph, steering is not stable, 195/65/R15 might be a better choice for the tires to improve steering but with some loss in mpg.
#11 of 19 Re: Nissan Versa Driving Experience [pf_flyer] by largemarge3 Sep 12, 2007 (8:22 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (May 03, 2007 4:03 am) I bought a 6-speed Versa Sedan 3-months ago. It does handle well, but that's about where the love affair ends. It fogs up at the slightest drop of rain, the fog can't be cleared unless I put the A/C on. There is a tremendous amount of engine noise transferred into the cab of the car. At 2700 RPM there is a howling noise. At 3000 RPM it sounds like a treadle sewing machine. The A/C is about as effective as someone blowing on you. And there is a funky clunk sound when I turn the A/C on. I get a big clunk when I go into first gear and a scary vibration at the end of the clutch, that under torque or at speed, sounds like something is shearing. I took the car in and the Nissan mechanic told me the howling noise was normal as was the fact that it sounded like a treadle sewing machine! I wrote to Nissan Canada and they said, basically 'TFB, we've got your money, tell someone who cares." I'm not a happy car owner. I see they're running a campaign in which Nissan is giving a Versa a week away. Good idea, get rid of them for free, cuz they sure ain't worth the money. Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Sep 13, 2007 3:33 am)
#12 of 19 Re: Nissan Versa Driving Experience [largemarge3] by pf_flyer HOST Sep 13, 2007 (3:33 am)
Replying to: largemarge3 (Sep 12, 2007 8:22 pm) Road noise is one of those subjective sort of things, so what's loud to you may be acceptable to me. But with regard to effectiveness of the AC, I have a suggestion.   I bought my Versa in February so early on the only thing I was using the AC for was defogging. Once the weather warmed up, I noticed the AC didn't seem particularly strong, so I had it checked out. Turns out that an o-ring had been pinched in assembly and the refrigerant had leaked out. They replaced the o-ring, recharged the system and it's been fine since.
#13 of 19 Nissan Driving Experience by largemarge3 Sep 23, 2007 (12:30 pm)
HI pf flyer, thanks for the tip about the AC. I did take my gray girl in for her 3-month and told them about the AC. I might ask them to check the o-ring, cuz whatever they 'did' does not seem to have made much difference.   The noise - everyone notices who rides in the car. They all say, "what is that noise?" I've never had a ride where under city conditions at 3000 rpm, I feel like I want to turn up the stereo because they car noise is louder than my music. And I have driven vintage cars.   The mechanics at Nissan tell me it is 'gear noise' , that's fine, but it would be nice if I didn't have to listen to it at 2200 rpm and 2700 rpm. Replies to this message: grubster (Sep 23, 2007 10:14 pm) pf_flyer (Sep 24, 2007 5:13 am) grubster (Sep 24, 2007 7:20 am)
#14 of 19 Re: Nissan Driving Experience [largemarge3] by grubster Sep 23, 2007 (10:14 pm)
Replying to: largemarge3 (Sep 23, 2007 12:30 pm) largemarge3, are the windows open or closed when you hear this noise? My Versa ( S HB with VO package) is very quiet most of the time, but I've noticed that wind-buffeting noise can get pretty bad when one or both of the rear windows are open.   Hope this helps.
#15 of 19 Re: Nissan Driving Experience [largemarge3] by pf_flyer HOST Sep 24, 2007 (5:13 am)
Replying to: largemarge3 (Sep 23, 2007 12:30 pm) I'll say this... the sounds the Versa makes is certainly different than my Sentras made and what comes from my 2001 Altima. It's geared a bit lower in 6th gear than my Altima is in 5th and so is turning at higher RPMs, and that makes me fell like it could handle higher gearing or a 7th speed   But I wouldn't classify it as overly loud. It sort of seemed so at first, but I have a feeling that if I measured it, it wouldn't be significantly different. Replies to this message: grubster (Sep 24, 2007 7:20 am)
#16 of 19 Re: Nissan Driving Experience [pf_flyer] by grubster Sep 24, 2007 (7:20 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Sep 24, 2007 5:13 am) I hadn't bought a new car for over 8 years before the Versa, so I was very pleasntly surprised by how refined small cars have become in the last few years. Compared to my '00 Neon, the Versa's a Cadillac inside as far as noise goes. Even on the highway, it's possible to have a normal conversation. It's only when the windows are open that noise becomes more of an issue, at least so far.
#17 of 19 by anorexiakillsx Feb 16, 2009 (4:54 pm)
I love driving my Versa. I barely hear any noise from the road or the engine when idling. Even starting the car is quiet. The only thing that bothers me is that I can't see the hood of the car, even when I inflate the seat. Right-hand arking is harder for me, and that might be a reason, or I just suck at parking.
#18 of 19 43,000 miles and counting by pf_flyer HOST Feb 16, 2009 (5:19 pm)
I like my Versa as well. I'm getting used to not seeing the hood. Was a little disconcerting at first. Parking close to curbs has taken a bit of getting used to as well, but that might have been me just being cautious with a new vehicle.   We're going to need another vehicle in about a year for my one daughter, and she's hinted she wants MY Versa!
#19 of 19 Driving experience by nileecoyote Jun 13, 2009 (5:16 pm)
I can't see the hood either but I have more issues with the back end. Still getting used to having a hatchback.   I recently went up to the Palomar Observatory and the handling and acceleration were stellar on the twisty mountain roads. Easily the funnest drive I've had in a long time!!

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