I use this car to teach driving and.............

[Vahagn23]

that sucks. All these problems sounds like this car is a bust.

[zratedversa1]

From what ive seen, Nissan just hates Canada. Most of the posted car problems are from people that got thier cars from Canada.Just buy USA

My car has 22k VERY HARD miles on it and is still 100% perfect ........ If you dont count being rear ended...and wrecking it on the highway due to a massive yet random ice storm @3:30am.

[LeroyBrown]

that suck s bro. i think you got the one lemon out of the thousands that were made.

[Driving Instructor]

Jan 16, had my car in again, now they need to replace the evaporator canister.....

[Andrews Chalmers]

Do you top off when filling up?

[zratedversa1]

USA, USA, USA!

[Driving Instructor]

Do you top off when filling up?

I usually add 1-2 dollars when it's full. Why do you ask?

[frankoV]

USA, USA, USA!

EV

[Andrews Chalmers]

I usually add 1-2 dollars when it's full. Why do you ask?

That usually contributes to the emissions evap. canister being ruined by gasoline flowing into it...

[VersaMG08]

Jan 16, had my car in again, now they need to replace the evaporator canister.....

Seriously dude, if my car gave me that much trouble, I'd be pissed. Why don't you just trade that sucker in for a '09 Sentra or something? It would save you the trouble.

[Driving Instructor]

That usually contributes to the emissions evap. canister being ruined by gasoline flowing into it...

I can see that if it gushes out but I never let it "gush" out as I don't want my stickers to get ruined.

Thinking it's about time to trade her in........ Toyota or Honda...?

[Slither]

Thinking it's about time to trade her in........ Toyota or Honda...?

Yaris is good bet if not too small. Have 3 Yari in the family. None have given problems and better on gas than Versa. Toyota's least exspensive/complex model is also their most reliable, generating the fewest new owner complaints. Not sure if side airbags still available on sedan only.

Have you thought about Hyundai? They have the best warranty.

I feel sorry for you and I-seek and others who got the bad uns.

[frankoV]

Thinking it's about time to trade her in........ Toyota or Honda...?

or



really . . . that's the way it goes . . .

[VersaMG08]

I can see that if it gushes out but I never let it "gush" out as I don't want my stickers to get ruined.

Thinking it's about time to trade her in........ Toyota or Honda...?

Why not test drive the new '09 Fit? You might like it, I heard it's better than the first generation.Also, the new Mazda 3 is looking hot! You can't pass that up, I'd probably trade my V for the new Mazda 3.http://www.leftlanenews.com/mazda3.html

I think the Yaris is an ugly POS. My friend rented a 2 door Yaris for a week and that thing was ugly as hell and small, much smaller than the V.

[Andrews Chalmers]

You're using it to teach young drivers?

Keep it simple. I say go with a Hyundai/Kia or a Toyota Yaris.

The Yaris will cut down your downtime, improve fuel efficiency and make it easier for young drivers to parallel park.

[Driving Instructor]

You're using it to teach young drivers?

Keep it simple. I say go with a Hyundai/Kia or a Toyota Yaris.

The Yaris will cut down your downtime, improve fuel efficiency and make it easier for young drivers to parallel park.

I say no to Hyunday....................I don't want a disposable car..lol

We will have to see how the car handles. I would like to keep it for about 2 more years...... that would put it around 250 000 kms.

We will see if it lasts!

[Rockhound]

I say no to Hyunday....................I don't want a disposable car..lol

I'm not sure where you've come up with that assessment, especially funny coming from someone who owns an entry-level Nissan. Perhaps if you're basing your opinion of Hyundai on the 1986 Excel, then yes, they're disposable. Otherwise, their current lineup is quite competitive with the Big-3 Japanese manufacturers. The Elantra is every bit the competitor with the Corolla, perhaps the Accel is a bit long in the teeth, however.

I once read an article that Toyota engineers were caught benchmarking the interiors of Hyundais at an international auto show. If you spend some time in a Sonata - or especially a Genesis, you'll know why. They've made a dramatic transformation over just the last decade, starting out with a ridiculously long warranty to convince the public that they were serious about their product.

I'm sure your students wouldn't mind getting behind the wheel of a Genesis Coupe...

[iluvmyVersa08]

I'm not sure where you've come up with that assessment, especially funny coming from someone who owns an entry-level Nissan. Perhaps if you're basing your opinion of Hyundai on the 1986 Excel, then yes, they're disposable. Otherwise, their current lineup is quite competitive with the Big-3 Japanese manufacturers. The Elantra is every bit the competitor with the Corolla, perhaps the Accel is a bit long in the teeth, however.

I once read an article that Toyota engineers were caught benchmarking the interiors of Hyundais at an international auto show. If you spend some time in a Sonata - or especially a Genesis, you'll know why. They've made a dramatic transformation over just the last decade, starting out with a ridiculously long warranty to convince the public that they were serious about their product.

I'm sure your students wouldn't mind getting behind the wheel of a Genesis Coupe...

I agree a bit with you. Hyundai has definitely improved their cars. However, as a previous Accent owner, I don't think I would ever own another Hyundai, or at least an Accent. I think their SUVS and perhaps bigger more powerful cars are great. The Accent is not very powerful AT ALL and had some problems with it, as I guess all cars do. I think an Accent would be great for my mom, someone who just needs a vehicle to run errands, as it had no power getting onto the highway. It is a good price though, so you can't beat that, and the 2 door version is cute. However, with my previous experience with Hyundai, I'll never buy one ever again. But that is just my opinion. That is not to say that all Hyundais are bad cars. I think people stereotype Hyundai all the time lol.

And as a driving instructor, don't you just get rid of the car every couple of years anyways? So technically aren't you looking for a disposable car?

[Driving Instructor]

Hi,

thanks everyone for the feed back! I had co-workers who drove accents and when they were done, they got about 800 bucks from the wrecking yard. I drove a civic and even if it had 300 000 kms, it has some value.

I tried the Versa and I am happy with it even though I had many small problems. I love the room in the car!!

I think my next car will be a Prius. They are dropping in price.

Thanks again!

And Happy Easter!

[Red Devil]

I'm not sure where you've come up with that assessment, especially funny coming from someone who owns an entry-level Nissan. Perhaps if you're basing your opinion of Hyundai on the 1986 Excel, then yes, they're disposable. Otherwise, their current lineup is quite competitive with the Big-3 Japanese manufacturers. The Elantra is every bit the competitor with the Corolla, perhaps the Accel is a bit long in the teeth, however.

I once read an article that Toyota engineers were caught benchmarking the interiors of Hyundais at an international auto show. If you spend some time in a Sonata - or especially a Genesis, you'll know why. They've made a dramatic transformation over just the last decade, starting out with a ridiculously long warranty to convince the public that they were serious about their product.

I'm sure your students wouldn't mind getting behind the wheel of a Genesis Coupe...

The Genesis Sedan and Coupe are a good view of where Hyundai is going with their products. They are definantly improving their quality and are in the same position as Toyota/Nissan/Honda were in back in the 80's.

[iluvmyVersa08]

Hi,

thanks everyone for the feed back! I had co-workers who drove accents and when they were done, they got about 800 bucks from the wrecking yard. I drove a civic and even if it had 300 000 kms, it has some value.

I tried the Versa and I am happy with it even though I had many small problems. I love the room in the car!!

I think my next car will be a Prius. They are dropping in price.

Thanks again!

And Happy Easter!

Lol, ya the Accent does have no value when you trade it in, my car was not worth much when I traded it in for my V. But for someone who doesn't drive much, or drive far, it's a fairly decent car. Civics are nice but the main reason I didn't want one is because EVERYONE seems to own one, all of my friends and family have one. I love my V and think I made a good choice.

You don't want to get another Versa?

Happy Easter to you too!

[frankoV]

I think my next car will be a Prius. They are dropping in price.

What's the warranty on the battery?

[audtatious]

What's the warranty on the battery?

Hybrid Vehicle System: 96 months / 100,000 miles (includes hybrid battery and inverter/converter)

Unless they have changed it in the last couple years.

Here's an interesting article: http://www.hybridcars.com/econ....html

[Driving Instructor]

[Driving Instructor]

I am at almost 155000 kms....... klunk still there........ but no other issues!

[azrael4h]

Does it clunk when turning the wheel hard? It could be a CV axle going. But lots of things clunk in the back of my Versa... all in my 80lb tool bag. It clunks from one side of the car to the other.

You probably just got a lemon. That'll happen, with any make or model.

I wouldn't recommend a Honda at all though. I owned a Civic that at a mere 90k had more issues than any 3 vehicles I've ever owned. And I've had some break 260k before I got rid of them. I test drove an '06 Civic as well (back in '06), and the bloody thing broke down in the dealership lot. I never hear of an automatic transmission stalling, but I put it in drive, and the it died.

I couldn't fit in the Fit. Set the seat all the way back, as far as it would go, and my knees were against the dash. I had less issues in a MG Midget.