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"Used Nissan Versa Overview And How
To Buy At The Best Price!"

While introduced in the United States for the 2007 model year, the Nissan Versa was previously sold under the Tiida name in Japan and as the Renault Clio in Europe. Here in the States, the Versa has earned a name for itself as a surprisingly well-built subcompact that's affordable, gets good gas mileage and offers above-average space thanks to an efficient interior layout.

For those possibly interested in buying a used Versa, here's a general overview of the available used models:

The Nissan Versa is an economy car offered as both a sedan and four-door hatchback. Both possess the Versa's high roof line which creates a large amount of interior space. There's plenty of headroom and ample legroom, even in the adult-friendly back seat.

While the spacious back seat cuts into the available cargo space in the sedan, the Versa hatchback's split rear seats fold to provide over 50 cubic feet of storage for those who need extra cargo room. The Versa also has a number of well-designed and convenient built-in storage areas around the doors.

Used Versa models can now be found in four trims: 1.6 Base, 1.6, 1.8 S and 1.8 SL. All models come with a higher fit and finish level than most would expect in an economy car, including higher than average grade plastics, upscale-texture upholstery and well-tailored seats. That noted, the 1.6 Base model (the 1.6 is only available as a sedan and is new for the 2009 model year) is just that -- base. There's no stereo or air conditioning. And there's not much added in the regular 1.6 either, although it does include the air conditioning.

Standard features on the Versa 1.8 S include air conditioning, a stereo with CD player and a tilt steering column. The SL model adds power windows, power locks, power mirrors, cruise control, a 180-watt stereo with an in-dash 6-disc CD changer and driver seat height adjustment. Used Versas can also be found with optional features such as Bluetooth, keyless entry and a Rockford Fosgate audio system.

Powering the Nissan Versa is either a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine that produces 107 horsepower and 111 pound-feet of torque, or a 1.8 liter that pumps out 122 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. They're mated with either a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission (standard on most trims) or an optional 4-speed automatic. The 1.8 SL can also be found with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that improves fuel efficiency with its more precise shifting.

Gas mileage for the 1.6 is an efficient 26 mpg city and 34 mpg on the highway (33 with the automatic). Fuel economy for the 1.8. doesn't fall much, coming in at 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway with the 4-speed automatic. Gas mileage for the Versa SL with the CVT comes out the best with a rating of 27 city and 33 highway.

Overall, we believe the Nissan Versa makes a solid choice as a used car purchase for those looking to get themselves, passengers and/or gear from point A to point B in an affordable, fuel efficient and better-built economy car.

How To Get The Best Price On A
Pre-Owned Nissan Versa:

There are actually several different ways to buy a used Versa at the lowest price, even at wholesale.

ONE - Car Auctions:

You can go to Public Car Auctions in your own geographic area ... no license required. While this will take some additional time and effort on your part, there are indeed some truly excellent opportunities for those who shop these events.

Here's an article with additional information on locating these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage: Find A Nissan Versa At Your Local Public Car Auctions.


TWO - Spot Wholesale Opportunities On Dealer Lots:

The technique explained here is incredibly effective and involves learning how to identify high quality but potentially "price-distressed" used Versa candidates for sale right on dealer lots, ones they are extemely desperate to sell and ready to unload.


THREE - Set Up A Dealer Competition:

Another excellent method involves getting several used car dealers to compete for your business. See the details in this Used Car Buying Guide. It's just amazing what happens to prices when you force dealers to fight among each other for your sale.


Also ...

If you're interested in a "Brand New" Nissan Versa, there are some great deals to be had right now if you know how.

People swear by the interesting method in this article on how to get the absolute lowest price on a new Versa, especially given the current slow economic environment.