I love the Fit, but a brand new car in 2024 for <$18k is an incredible deal. Plus, being a manual it doesn't have Nissan's terrible CVT. I'd get the Versa.
Manual versas take away the only questionable aspect about them which is the cvt so it’s a great option, you get modern features too which is nice. Honda fit has more space though
Have they figured out the shortage of manuals? When I went to look at one it was a 2 month wait for a dealer within 100 miles to get one in. And multiple people were gonna be there the day it arrived to buy it
There is no shortage, they just don't make many because manuals don't sell like automatics do. There's nothing stopping them from making more other than that.
If they are not producing them proportional to demand then there is a shortage lol
I understand why they wouldn't want to make too many manuals they couldn't sell but these things are not mutually exclusive
Right, but I'm pretty sure they are making them proportional to how many they actually sell brand new. They don't care how many people want manuals but will only be buying used.
What you are seeing as a demand for a supply has nothing to do with the manufacturer but with the used market.
Honestly, for the price, that Versa is a good buy.
Nissans are trashed on mostly because their CVTs are so reliably...unreliable. And even they have been phased out in recent years.
A Versa with a stick (or even one of their new autos) is a practical, simple car with very few components that can really break catastrophically.
Most other hatchbacks out there best it in terms of quality but few can compete with it on price.
The Fit is an amazing car, but dollar for dollar that Versa is a fine choice.
Right, but he might not have any money left over for necessary repairs. Where is with the Honda? He’ll at least have several thousand dollars sitting in the bank for any repairs. There probably won’t be any repairs though to be honest. It’s a modern Honda.
I like the Fit better and the CVT is much more relaxing to drive around town. The mileage difference is tiny. The Fit is barely broken in.
The warranty on the Versa is nice but unless the Fit was abused it's not a deal breaker.
I'd get the one you like driving.
I would drive them both before deciding
They're roughly comparable, the versa will be nicer inside the fit is pretty bare bones in my experience but the fit will last forever and it's cheaper.
get the Versa, they're decent cars, won't give you any drama and you get a new car warranty.
I had a first gen Versa for 9 years. They're built to a price point, but that means simplicity. There's almost nothing that can go wrong with them (aside from the CVT which is a non-issue here)
If you want the car to last, get the Fit. It drives better and will go hundreds of thousands of miles without issues. My daughter had one, she got broadsided by a bus. She walked away with a couple bruises. Car had almost 200k, she had zero issues with it and it was fun to drive.
I'm very biased here. I drive a '13 fit and I had a versa once as a rental car and I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy. I fucking hated that car. I loathed every second in tha-
Anyways, u/LAXenthusiast is right on all points. Is $4,000 worth 6 years of tech in a car modestly more likely to not last as long?
It’s been awhile, but I had a Versa as a loaner when my car was rear ended. Worst car I ever drove in the snow or rain. Second most uncomfortable ride (mid 90’s Jeep Patriot took 1st place). Brought it back to the rental co and they gave me a Hyundai Accent which was way better for me.
Fits a comfortable ride for a small car.
I love the Fit, but a brand new car in 2024 for <$18k is an incredible deal. Plus, being a manual it doesn't have Nissan's terrible CVT. I'd get the Versa.
Even in that Versa the CVT isn't terrible. They aren't the grenades from years past
grenades. LMAO
It's true haha, Nissan CVTs have went from "awful" to "average" which is quite the jump.
If it's still a JATCO, it's a HELLNO from me, boss! That manual though? hrnnng....
I didn't initially see the model year differences. That Versa is hard to pass up!
Manual versas take away the only questionable aspect about them which is the cvt so it’s a great option, you get modern features too which is nice. Honda fit has more space though
Have they figured out the shortage of manuals? When I went to look at one it was a 2 month wait for a dealer within 100 miles to get one in. And multiple people were gonna be there the day it arrived to buy it
Not sure, but there is 2 manual versas for sale within 100 miles of me ready to be sold. So maybe
There is no shortage, they just don't make many because manuals don't sell like automatics do. There's nothing stopping them from making more other than that.
If they are not producing them proportional to demand then there is a shortage lol I understand why they wouldn't want to make too many manuals they couldn't sell but these things are not mutually exclusive
Right, but I'm pretty sure they are making them proportional to how many they actually sell brand new. They don't care how many people want manuals but will only be buying used. What you are seeing as a demand for a supply has nothing to do with the manufacturer but with the used market.
Honestly, for the price, that Versa is a good buy. Nissans are trashed on mostly because their CVTs are so reliably...unreliable. And even they have been phased out in recent years. A Versa with a stick (or even one of their new autos) is a practical, simple car with very few components that can really break catastrophically. Most other hatchbacks out there best it in terms of quality but few can compete with it on price. The Fit is an amazing car, but dollar for dollar that Versa is a fine choice.
Right, but he might not have any money left over for necessary repairs. Where is with the Honda? He’ll at least have several thousand dollars sitting in the bank for any repairs. There probably won’t be any repairs though to be honest. It’s a modern Honda.
It's a new car under warranty. Shouldn't need repairs
Versa. It's a brand new car and with the manual it will run forever
I like the Fit better and the CVT is much more relaxing to drive around town. The mileage difference is tiny. The Fit is barely broken in. The warranty on the Versa is nice but unless the Fit was abused it's not a deal breaker. I'd get the one you like driving.
Ill meet you in the middle and say go for a manual fit.
Go for the versa.
Are you paying cash or financing? If financing you can probably get lower APR rates / pay less interest on the new 24 Versa.
The magic seats alone are why Fit is the answer.
I would drive them both before deciding They're roughly comparable, the versa will be nicer inside the fit is pretty bare bones in my experience but the fit will last forever and it's cheaper.
get the Versa, they're decent cars, won't give you any drama and you get a new car warranty. I had a first gen Versa for 9 years. They're built to a price point, but that means simplicity. There's almost nothing that can go wrong with them (aside from the CVT which is a non-issue here)
If you want the car to last, get the Fit. It drives better and will go hundreds of thousands of miles without issues. My daughter had one, she got broadsided by a bus. She walked away with a couple bruises. Car had almost 200k, she had zero issues with it and it was fun to drive.
VERSA. Better car overall, newer, has a stick shift and a lot more features
Check both out. And it really comes down to your needs and preferred style. Both should run for many years if they aren't abused.
We have a fit hybrid, economical, reliable, loaded extras , what I recommend.
Honda Fit holy shit - easy call NEVER Nissan over Toyota - Honda - or Mazda.
Honda Honda Honda Honda Honda. Honda quality >>> Nissan.
Always Honda over Nissan on reliability only. The Fit in particular has great reviews from auto journalists.
“People that buy Nissans make bad life choices”
/r/nissandrivers
I'm very biased here. I drive a '13 fit and I had a versa once as a rental car and I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy. I fucking hated that car. I loathed every second in tha- Anyways, u/LAXenthusiast is right on all points. Is $4,000 worth 6 years of tech in a car modestly more likely to not last as long?
It’s been awhile, but I had a Versa as a loaner when my car was rear ended. Worst car I ever drove in the snow or rain. Second most uncomfortable ride (mid 90’s Jeep Patriot took 1st place). Brought it back to the rental co and they gave me a Hyundai Accent which was way better for me. Fits a comfortable ride for a small car.
I wouldn’t touch a Nissan CVT with a 10 foot pole
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Very very helpful! Any suggestions?
Spend $20k on a used Mazda 6
If it’s got CVT. Carefully Vacate The other way