Best Car...

[corpsecorps]

Hey what has been your Best car, your Worst car, and where does your Versa fit in that list?

[biggie]

Well have had 3 240s, the first one was the best and was well on its way to be perfect for me, until it was totalled. Others are improving slowly now.

The Versa is just a car for a 'purpose' for me. But it serves its purpose very well and isn't bad to drive at all. Going into it as my first FWD car, I dreaded it, but its not too bad. Guess I also have time to get use to the car, being in it for 10+ hours a week.

[Jaesin]

I've only owned 3...

First car (worst car) was a 1997 Dodge Stratus with 97k Miles, had it for 3 months before the water pump nearly self destructed, it was burning oil, and leaking coolant.

Sold it for what I paid for it, and got my second car...

1997 Nissan 200SX SE (Good car, anemic on the engine though), red, auto, power everything, and sunroof... That was a nice car for highschool. Purchased it at 69,969mi, and sold it when it had 115k 13 months ago.

Current Car and favorite, 2007 Versa S, Black with Khaki interior, 4sp auto, power everything, keyless and I love it. While it was my first new car, it's just worlds better than even the 200sx would have been new. The increased room going from a coupe to a hatch is just remarkable and so handy for a college student and the payments are affordable enough for me to make on my own.

[frankoV]

Best car(s): 1960 Ford Fairlaine . . . a tank that took me across the prairies while I was at university; never let me down; 1971 Ford Torino . . . never gave me a lick of problems . . . totalled by sister-in law.

Worst car: 1980 Dodge Omni . . .bought it instead of a Rabbit . . . mistake from the get-go . . . one year old so thought I'd be OK . . . discovered (too late) that the first owner played with the engine, took parts off and didn't replace . . . bought for $6,000, put $4,000 worth of repairs into it (every time thinking that'll be it), sold two years after purchase for $2,000 just to get rid of it. Was supposed to be solid transportation while I finished my degree. I swore I'd never buy another Chrysler product but wound up with a K-Car (decent) and a couple of mini-vans (also decent).

Versa: best car I've ever owned! Of course, I'm only two tanks of gas and less than a thousand kilometers into it!

[kc5f]

My worst to best pretty much goes in order that I bought them. The 1972 Subaru I bought was the worst, but it only cost $1850 new, even a good buy at that time. But by 70k miles I couldn't trust it. The Versa, however, is by far the best I've owned, and still going great!

[lain]

Well have had 3 240s, the first one was the best and was well on its way to be perfect for me, until it was totalled. Others are improving slowly now.

The Versa is just a car for a 'purpose' for me. But it serves its purpose very well and isn't bad to drive at all. Going into it as my first FWD car, I dreaded it, but its not too bad. Guess I also have time to get use to the car, being in it for 10+ hours a week.

you'll get use to it....going from a RWD to a FWD is kinda weird...you can't do the things you could do in your 240...i still miss my 240....as soon as i get my own place with a garage i'm getting another one...

[corpsecorps]

i'm hearing a lot of Sniffles!Are all you guys recovering 240SX addicts?

[biggie]

you'll get use to it....going from a RWD to a FWD is kinda weird...you can't do the things you could do in your 240...i still miss my 240....as soon as i get my own place with a garage i'm getting another one...

I was use to FWD occasionally from driving other's cars and my mom's stanza/maxima when in HS sometimes. Its just the thought of having to own a FWD that got me. I'm getting over it though.

i'm hearing a lot of Sniffles!Are all you guys recovering 240SX addicts?

Still an addict, just have a Versa now as well.

[marleyfan]

Best car, well.....the one I had most fun with, was my '68 Javelin. That thing was fast and could still chirp the tires shifting to second (was automatic) after over 100,000 miles. A couple of years ago I was in my Safari van and one pulled up to a light next to me. I looked down at it from my van and lamented how old I suddenly felt. But now that I AM older and wiser, I love my V and am looking after this car better than any other car I've owned.

Worst car....'88 Hyundai Excel. 'Nuff said.

[Ever Victorious]

Best - '97 Saturn SC1 coupe (though the Versa is gaining on it)Worst - my first Versa. I mean, it was a nice car, but its reliability was absolutely attrocious.

[my_new_v]

Ive had 2 cars and just like everyone else, i had a 240Best car though would have to be my versa just because of the piece of mind that it wont break down on me. I was constantly fixing my 240 that it became a pain in the butt so thats when i traded it in. I didnt want to, but it was the better choice. I do miss how fast it was though

[achr]

That's a tough question. Some people equate BEST to reliability, pure and simple. I tend to look at other features as well such as, how does it look, is it comfortable on a long haul or fatiguing to drive, do I actually enjoy the car and the overall experience.

Over the years, I've owned over 20 different vehicles. I can definitely state that the WORST car I've ever owned was a "Supposed" Standard of the World, a 1990 Honda Accord. Had all manner of problems in the 15 months we owned it and then had the pleasure of watching my wife roll it over in front of me as I trailed her in our Caravan. Yeah the roads were a bit slippery but you should be able to drive down a skating rink at 100 mph in a straight line without going into a skid. That Honda had an absolute mind of its own as far as winter traction was concerned. Took the opportunity to take the insurance money and bail on that POS. We also owned a couple of Toyota Corollas and found them to be totally fatiguing to drive on the highway and they also lacked the Supposed reliability and refinement Toyota's reputation is built on. I try to be as objective as possible in evaluating vehicles and I'm sorry, I just can't buy into this whole Honda/Toyota craze.

The best vehicle I've owned to date was my 2003 PT Dream Cruiser Series II (a very limited special edition). Drove the livin' crap out of that turbo 5 speed for 4 years with NOT ONE problem. That PT ran 15.0 @ 94+ mph in the quarter mile, much to the shagrin of many a 5.0 liter Mustang or 1960's muscle cars. It was extremely comfortable on long hauls partially because it was SO stable in crosswinds and tracked like a dream. The PT's interior vesatility still sets the standard for smaller vehicles IMHO. That vehicle was still tight and rattle free when the lease expired. Sorry I can't say the same for our Versa after 9 months. The crunching and groaning from the Versa's dash (especially on cold mornings) drives me nuts. I would have purchased my PT at the end of the lease if the buyout value had any semblence to market reality but alas, I walked and leased my Versa SL for 2 years. As it stands now, I'll probably walk from this lease as well. Overall, the Versa is a nice car but it has it's quirks.

[Kolk1]

Same boat, ive owned about 19-20 cars.

Nicest Car ive owned, was a 2006 Daytona Go-Mango Charger.

Car I miss the most, my 527whp 544wtorque C5 Corvette. Buying another in a couple months.

Fastest Car Ive owned, 2002 LS1 Camaro, 1.50 60ft, 1/4 at 11.1 @ 122mph

Fastest Bike Ive owned, 2005 Raven R1, Stock 180hp, 9sec bike with pro rider. (not me lol)

Worst Car, 86 Chrysler Labaron, Bought it early 90s so id have it for my 16th Bday. Wasnt a bad car really, just the worst Ive owned.

Versa, is a great Daily driver, quite, good gas mileage, no complaints.

[Kolk1]

Same boat, ive owned about 19-20 cars.

Nicest Car ive owned, was a 2006 Daytona Go-Mango Charger.

Car I miss the most, my 527whp 544wtorque C5 Corvette. Buying another in a couple months.

Fastest Car Ive owned, 2002 LS1 Camaro, 1.50 60ft, 1/4 at 11.1 @ 122mph

Fastest Bike Ive owned, 2005 Raven R1, Stock 180hp, 9sec bike with pro rider. (not me lol)

Worst Car, 86 Chrysler Labaron, Bought it early 90s so id have it for my 16th Bday. Wasnt a bad car really, just the worst Ive owned.

Versa, is a great Daily driver, quite, good gas mileage, no complaints. It replaced the crappy 1992 Honda Accord I was using as a daily. So compared to it, the Versa is a high end luxury car.

[BBISHOPPCM]

I've owned a ton of cars, about 13, since 2002.

Best; 2007 Versa, my first brand-new car EVER. Runner Up; 1987 Nissan Pickup, base model, 2WD (older than dirt, tough as nails).

Worst; 1997 Mazda 626 (poorly engineered, unreliable).