2008 Nissan Versa consumer reviews

Crazy as it might sound, I know it was destiny that led me to the car that is now parked in my drive way in less than one months time. Week one: It was strong in my heart to purchase a new car. I wanted a Nissan Versa and I didnt want to look at any other brand. I tried to let my husband do the looking but I felt compelled to make it happen. Or was I being pulled? Week two: The initial company I was trying to get my Nissan Versa from sent me through too many hoops. But what sealed it for me to not buy with them is when they changed my pickup date to test drive a third time because they rented the car out when I was supposed to travel to come get it. Annoyed, I decided to not bother with that company. Just as I was getting ready to give up, just as I was beginning to think it was just wishful thinking, my youngest son saw a 2008 Nissan Versa that was white and here in the city I was in. I took a look at it and I think it spoke to me because I sent an online message and within the hour I was contacted by the sales person. I emailed the info on the vehicle to my husband and told him I wanted to go see it. The next day we left out to view the car but the dealership that I thought it was located at wasnt even opened yet. We were told to come back in a week for the grand opening. I sat back in our car uninterested as my husband drove around looking at all of the cars in the other dealerships where he would spot a Nissan Versa. I didnt care about the color of the car. I just knew that that was the make and model I wanted because of the great mileage that was the most important factor in my choice. Low and behold, as we stopped at one dealership to make inquiries, my husband looked up the hill and spotted the very vehicle that I saw the night before on my computer. We drove over to that dealership and a very nice man came out to assist us. What was unusual to the man was that the other dealer let us leave and didnt bring us over because apparently the two dealerships were connected. What was unusual to me was that this was the very car I saw and yet I thought I saw it listed under a different dealership. Also, I just knew that this car was mine. Week three: Three days after we took our first test drive, we returned to the dealer, test drove it again, and then sat and waited while papers were being drawn up. I sat in prayer the entire time we waited to see if anyone would approve a loan. I spoke to God that if this was the car that I was supposed to have, the car that I believed that he showed me, then everything would go through with no problem and that is what happened. My very first car, the car I wanted without a shadow of a doubt, is now sitting in my driveway and blessing me every time I use it. Every time I get in the car, I say Thank You to God for making it possible. I have been asking for a car for the past 2 years in prayer and HE gave me one. Also, the reason I mentioned the salesman earlier is because it turned out that he had just started working at the company a week earlier and we were his first sale. I believe it was destiny... ... and this experience: in how I found this car, in what I experienced in completing the transactions necessary to bring this car home, in those who assisted me with making this dream a reality, humbles me in ways I cant even begin to explain even as I try to write this review here. I don't think that, prior to my experience, I would have ever believed anyone if they would have told me that their car chose them. Yet, I know that I know that my car chose me. I have no doubt in my mind that this is what happened. It rides wells. There is no words to convey what I feel every time I get behind the wheel and turn it on. Am I crazy? I have never felt for any other car that I have had what I feel for this one. I just know that it was Destiny and with that being said, just now with the writing of this review, have I given a name to my car... Her name is Destiny.

Usually not my type of car but very reliable, lots of leg room & comfortable for a small car, great on mileage. Friends & family are surprized after riding in it & say they would buy one.

Hatchback is very useful and gas-saving. Has enough leg room. Smooth and light. Worth for the money. Love the car!

Pros: lots of room, good pickup, dependable, economical (29 MPG in city). Cons: high revving 6 speed, clunkcing during fast acceleration in 1st and 2nd gear Overall: great buy

2009 Versa bought it second hand with only 47k mi. and was a great buy @ 7000.00. Two year old vehicle @ the fraction of the price.

I have a 2008 Versa SL, I bought it with 19000 miles and it's now at 30000. The first thing you'll notice when you get it on the interstate is that the thing goes 80mph no problem and doesn't shake. The keyless entry and bluetooth are AWESOME. The only problem is the "clunk" when I turn. They replaced the strut bearings in the steering column once a few months ago and I hear the thumping again. If you are a lead-foot you won't get 25 mpg out of the car. If you're gentle it'll get you 30 mpg. Roomy interior, and cmon the exterior design grows on you once you drive it for a while! Seems very reliable so far.

Hatchback version. Advertised at 31mpg highway, but I haven't gotten better than 28 & drive 90% highway. Handles like a toy in high winds. Otherwise, it's great - super roomy, peppy, comfy seats, easy to get in and out of. Would like to see better gas mileage and flat/level trunk space with back seats folded down. Then it'd get 5 stars.

I drove my 2009 SL hatchback from Florida to Minnesota last week. The high point of this car is the CVT transmission. Extremely smooth. I set the cruise on 75 going through Tennessee mountains and it purred up and down the interstate. Incredibly smooth ride. You never hear or feel the shifting. Plenty of power in the 1.8 around town and on the freeway. This car takes a bit of getting used to. You have to feel the your way into braking. The first couple days I was jerky on the gas and brakes. Then got the hang of how it needs to be driven. The dashboard controls for IPOD, cruise, stereo, bluetooth and wipers are very efficient and easy to understand. I paired both our cell phones in about 2 minutes to the car system, however it only gives you 2 ring tone choices. I then built a phonebook for my phone (you have to do this by hand which is a little annoying, but you only do it once). And from then on, voice activated calling is a snap! And talking through the cars speaker system is great. Another cool feature of the SL model is the keyless ignition. You get used to that in about 1 day and never want to go back. Just keep the keyfob in your pocket and you can unlock your door and start your car without ever pulling your keys out. That is a really huge feature that is also a timesaver. The inside of the car is very spacious. Tons of legroom in the back seat for the kids. Seats fold down and up easily for mountain bike storage. I can throw my bike in the back without taking the front wheel off. Cross country I got 31 MPG with the Air Conditioning on. Downsides to the versa are that the external appeal is pretty limited. It's not an eye-catching car. Also, I didn't like the seat comfort, but my wife purchased some lumbar support seats that fit in and make the problem go away. All in all, this is a great car, I would say the high point is the CVT engine. Very Very smooth and great power for a smaller car.

We bought it used with 40,000. All the wife needed was basic transportation & she likes short hatchbacks. The good - I was amazed at how good it sticks to the road during windy rainstorms. Tons of passenger space even compared to bigger cars. Good view of the road as it sits pretty high for a car. The bad - weak motor. Not bad overall, but when you need power on the hills, this isn't your vehicle. Trunk space on this hatchback is smaller than most, but it does have more than it looks like. Overall, if you're looking for a decent vehicle to haul around the kids and do some shopping or commuting, this may be worth a look.

The seats are fine for short trips, but extremely uncomfortable when driving or riding for more than 30 minutes. If your shoe size is larger than 11, you'll have a tough time working the pedals. Fortunately I'm not the primary driver. We've had the radio replaced 3 times in 2 years. The display just starts scrambling characters after a few months each time. With this third radio, nothing is scrambled yet, but the RDBMS information has already stopped working. We've had the fuel pump replaced 4 times in 2 years. Each one lasts 6 months or so and then the car refuses to start. The little "Nissan" caps in the middle of the wheel covers just fall off randomly, despite the fact that the car is not driven harshly. We've already had to have 2 front end alignments in 2 years. Again, this isn't due to driving habits. We've had many cars over the years, and have NEVER had to have front end alignments this early in their life. The gas mileage is absolutely horrible. We're lucky to get in the mid 20s even on the highway. We also own a Mustang with a 4.0 liter engine. It's averaging better gas mileage than the Versa in similar driving conditions. When the rear wiper wears out, you have to have the dealer replace the entire arm. You can't just replace the wiper blade. This is an inconvenience and an unnecessary expense. The only good thing I can say is that the engine is pretty peppy if you can get the car started.