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Used 2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Good car, great price!

versatileauto, Houston, TX, 10/10/2011
Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful

Car handles and rides nicely. Actually very nicely. It's surprising how smooth the ride is. I have the base model with manual transmission. The car shifts like butter, and the engine has good power delivery. Excellent cabin and trunk space. Ergonomics are good regarding controls in the cabin. Steering wheel feels good in the hand. Price point of base model car cannot be challenged by any car on the market. Seats are very comfortable and supportive and I love the height adjustable driver's seat. Very easy to get in and out of the car. You don't fall down into the car seat. nor do you have to pull yourself up and out of the car. This car is going to do well in my opinion.

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5 out of 5 stars

serves its purpose

Andrew, Macon, GA, 07/12/2016
Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

Bought the car new in sept 2012. drive it about 12k miles a year as i bought this as a second vehicle for daily driving because my other vehicle is a suburban. What sold me was the extremely low price tag. I hate how a lot of car companies these days force you to buy things you dont need like back up cameras, etc. If i want to know whats behind me ill just turn around thanks. It has great interior space, a big trunk, gets great gas mileage, has a radio with aux plug in for my phone, has a/c, heat, and nissan reliability. What else do you really need?

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3.25 out of 5 stars

A Great Way To Save Some Cash

toddp77, Elmont, NY, 01/21/2013
Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have enjoyed saving cash and driving a manual transmission. I drove a 1983 Nissan Sentra in high school and this car provides some nostalgia for me. This is a very inexpensive vehicle and it shows in several ways that may be deal breakers for some people but reminds me of how much money I saved. The handling and power are sacrificed for savings and fuel efficiency. I was also swayed by the large interior with numerous air bags and better than you would expect safety ratings.

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2 out of 5 stars

fuel pump went out at 50k

A. Ellison, Georgetown, TN, 03/13/2016
updated 09/20/2016
Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have a love/hate thing with this car. It's roomy for a compact car, great mpg, attractive, easy and comfortable to drive. The problem is, numerous recalls, fuel pump went out at 50k miles, just outside of warranty, and pretty expensive repair. Have had R headlamp go out every 90 days or so, turns out to be a fuse, and now the same with reverse lamp. I would not recommend this car, and it pains me to say because I have always loved/been loyal to Nissans. Update: about 6 months/approx 6 to 8 thousand miles later, the transmission went bad. My dealer quoted an almost $6,000 repair bill. Our payoff was less than that, so after pleading and arguing with Nissan North America, who basically told us we were on our own, we took our business elsewhere and traded in the awful car for a different brand. Not only are Nissans no longer quality vehicles, but Nissan North America doesn't give one thought if you are a loyal customer and have bought multiple vehicles from them. They will NOT stand behind their vehicles. Never again will I purchase another Nissan.

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1 out of 5 stars

Nisan Versa 2012 Sucks

Rose, Harrisburg, PA, 01/19/2016
Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

It is worse car ever. Too much of maintenance required.

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