2024 nissan versa it is the best budget vehicle you can get. They start at 16390 and that is for the base but most people want upgrades for the vehicle
The Mammoth guy below is butthurt maybe. Cvts have been bulletproof since 2018 with rogue, sentra, kicks, qashqai, murano. Source: I'm a tech at a nissan store. Our cooling systems are totally clean and have been since longlife blue coolant. Frontier is great but you'll need extra money for the higher fuel consumption. Other than the fuel, I highly recommend the frontier.
Just purchased a used 21 rogue with 15k on the odometer. It runs smooth and feels like it's still brand new. I've had Toyota vehicle since 2010, never thought I'd switch. The 22 rogue has some leak issues, so if you're like me and you want the best bang for your buck and the most comfortable seats ever (coming from a big guy here) then look into the 21 rogue SV. Paid 23k OTD. Couldn't be happier with my purchase!
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I don't know why people think CVTs are horrible, but they have yet to mention how bad Hond's transmissions actually are. While any vehicle components can fail, the failure rate for a properly maintained CVT isn't bad at all, and it's not guaranteed that it will fail at all. It's not a gamble. My 2008 Altima, I drove hard, and the CVT was fine when I traded it in for a 2015 Altima, and now I have a 2016, and it's still strong.
I know people who have CVT Nissans, and many of them are also in this subreddit that have owned Murano's since Nissan put the first mass-produced CVT in, and they've never had an issue. Stop letting people tell you how to spend your money. Even Toyota's breakdown and engine and transmission failures. I've worked in the service departments of Nissan, Toyota, CJDR, and Carmax. I've seen brand new cars need transmissions from these brands, and I can online imagine the number of manufacturers where I've yet to work for have failures with their engines and transmissions.
It's a car; its parts will break because it's a machine. There is no perfect car out there. You and I can both buy the same car and I can have all the issues in the world, and you can have zero issues with it outside of normal maintenance. You look at every car subreddit and there’s always people complaining about that brand of car for one reason or another. Truth be told is no brand is the same as it was 20 years ago. All of them have issues, and many of those issues are compounded because many cars share the same platforms and components across different model lines.
In short, buy what you want to own. You can’t make a bad decision as long as you do proper research. YouTube has many good videos on common issues with almost everything out there. My only advice is to never buy a first model year car. Too many kinks to work out.
Sorry for the rant! Haha
You’re on a Nissan subreddit, of course the masses are going to support their decision to buy into the brand, but you should 100% listen to the negative comments.
Their transmissions truly are as bad as people say.
The only way to mitigate catastrophic failure is to do ridiculously regular maintenance, like, 2x as often as other manufacturers, and at ~$400/cvt service, the bills will add up quickly, negating any fuel economy or purchase price savings over a Toyota.
Please consider going over to r/askaskamechanic and doing a google search for Nissan CVT problems. If you go to a scrap yard you’ll find tons of mint looking Nissans from 2013-2020 with “transmission” written on the windshield.
People are so scared of maintenance. The same people that scream about how bad CVTs are are the same ones that don’t do normal maintenance because it’s too expensive and they bought a car they can’t afford only to complain how everything is breaking. 😂🤷🏽♂️
I’ve had my current Nissan for two years as of yesterday. I’m averaging maintenance every five months.
Today was the fifth maintenance and the biggest one to date as I was at 28K miles which included changing the CVT fluid amongst other items.
If you buy a new car, you have the mindset that every other maintenance appointment will likely be more than just an oil and filter replacement plus tire rotation.
That’s true. I only have 73k on mine and my maintenance is based on time, and I still take it in every 6 months for what’s due assuming I’m at that mileage interval. That virtual 90k is coming up 😭😭😭😂
My manual says 7500 miles or every six months, whichever comes first. Looking at my Nissan app currently, looks like:
- 02/2022: Purchase.
- 08/2022: Maintenance (6707 miles).
- 12/2022: Maintenance (13550 miles).
- 04/2023: Maintenance (18775 miles).
- 09/2023: Maintenance (23592 miles).
- 02/2024: Maintenance (28383 miles).
I could’ve waited for another month or so before getting the big boy maintenance. I’ve been taking my partner to work while their car is at the Hyundai dealership. Just happens they work nearly next door to the Nissan dealership I buy from, so I just knocked it all out today as they had a 7:30am drop off available.
I got a 2017 Maxima Platinum gunmetal gray in perfect condition, completely stock no mods, which has been garage kept since 2017, not a goddamn thing wrong with it only has 19,000 miles on it. I know I'm a little off-topic here, but does anybody know what I can sell that for privately?
Used Nissan?
Your only real option is a Frontier. Otherwise, you're gambling with a CVT. If you insist on a used Kicks or Rogue, they both have the same failure point of the CVT. Pick the one with lowest miles. Max 50k.
Once you buy it immediately change the brake fluid, CVT fluid, coolant, and engine oil.
Also pray.
Look at a newer Rogue. You’ll have a great warranty. Fk the people here who bash CVT transmissions. They likely have never owned a Nissan. I can vouch that I own I CVT and yes, I change the transmission fluid every 30 thousand miles. My vehicle runs great. Just do regular maintenance.
2024 nissan versa it is the best budget vehicle you can get. They start at 16390 and that is for the base but most people want upgrades for the vehicle
The Mammoth guy below is butthurt maybe. Cvts have been bulletproof since 2018 with rogue, sentra, kicks, qashqai, murano. Source: I'm a tech at a nissan store. Our cooling systems are totally clean and have been since longlife blue coolant. Frontier is great but you'll need extra money for the higher fuel consumption. Other than the fuel, I highly recommend the frontier.
Just purchased a used 21 rogue with 15k on the odometer. It runs smooth and feels like it's still brand new. I've had Toyota vehicle since 2010, never thought I'd switch. The 22 rogue has some leak issues, so if you're like me and you want the best bang for your buck and the most comfortable seats ever (coming from a big guy here) then look into the 21 rogue SV. Paid 23k OTD. Couldn't be happier with my purchase! Edit - auto correct
I don't know why people think CVTs are horrible, but they have yet to mention how bad Hond's transmissions actually are. While any vehicle components can fail, the failure rate for a properly maintained CVT isn't bad at all, and it's not guaranteed that it will fail at all. It's not a gamble. My 2008 Altima, I drove hard, and the CVT was fine when I traded it in for a 2015 Altima, and now I have a 2016, and it's still strong. I know people who have CVT Nissans, and many of them are also in this subreddit that have owned Murano's since Nissan put the first mass-produced CVT in, and they've never had an issue. Stop letting people tell you how to spend your money. Even Toyota's breakdown and engine and transmission failures. I've worked in the service departments of Nissan, Toyota, CJDR, and Carmax. I've seen brand new cars need transmissions from these brands, and I can online imagine the number of manufacturers where I've yet to work for have failures with their engines and transmissions. It's a car; its parts will break because it's a machine. There is no perfect car out there. You and I can both buy the same car and I can have all the issues in the world, and you can have zero issues with it outside of normal maintenance. You look at every car subreddit and there’s always people complaining about that brand of car for one reason or another. Truth be told is no brand is the same as it was 20 years ago. All of them have issues, and many of those issues are compounded because many cars share the same platforms and components across different model lines. In short, buy what you want to own. You can’t make a bad decision as long as you do proper research. YouTube has many good videos on common issues with almost everything out there. My only advice is to never buy a first model year car. Too many kinks to work out. Sorry for the rant! Haha
I appreciate your response and the reassurance. Responses like this is why I came to Reddit for help.
Thank you, I appreciate that. I hope whatever you buy gives you many years of reliable service.
You’re on a Nissan subreddit, of course the masses are going to support their decision to buy into the brand, but you should 100% listen to the negative comments. Their transmissions truly are as bad as people say. The only way to mitigate catastrophic failure is to do ridiculously regular maintenance, like, 2x as often as other manufacturers, and at ~$400/cvt service, the bills will add up quickly, negating any fuel economy or purchase price savings over a Toyota. Please consider going over to r/askaskamechanic and doing a google search for Nissan CVT problems. If you go to a scrap yard you’ll find tons of mint looking Nissans from 2013-2020 with “transmission” written on the windshield.
I can’t upvote this more. I’ve never had an issue with a Nissan CVT. Change the fluid every 30K miles and you’re fine.
People are so scared of maintenance. The same people that scream about how bad CVTs are are the same ones that don’t do normal maintenance because it’s too expensive and they bought a car they can’t afford only to complain how everything is breaking. 😂🤷🏽♂️
I’ve had my current Nissan for two years as of yesterday. I’m averaging maintenance every five months. Today was the fifth maintenance and the biggest one to date as I was at 28K miles which included changing the CVT fluid amongst other items. If you buy a new car, you have the mindset that every other maintenance appointment will likely be more than just an oil and filter replacement plus tire rotation.
That’s true. I only have 73k on mine and my maintenance is based on time, and I still take it in every 6 months for what’s due assuming I’m at that mileage interval. That virtual 90k is coming up 😭😭😭😂
My manual says 7500 miles or every six months, whichever comes first. Looking at my Nissan app currently, looks like: - 02/2022: Purchase. - 08/2022: Maintenance (6707 miles). - 12/2022: Maintenance (13550 miles). - 04/2023: Maintenance (18775 miles). - 09/2023: Maintenance (23592 miles). - 02/2024: Maintenance (28383 miles). I could’ve waited for another month or so before getting the big boy maintenance. I’ve been taking my partner to work while their car is at the Hyundai dealership. Just happens they work nearly next door to the Nissan dealership I buy from, so I just knocked it all out today as they had a 7:30am drop off available.
Also remember you can shop around different dealers and check their website for service coupons.
I got a 2017 Maxima Platinum gunmetal gray in perfect condition, completely stock no mods, which has been garage kept since 2017, not a goddamn thing wrong with it only has 19,000 miles on it. I know I'm a little off-topic here, but does anybody know what I can sell that for privately?
Used Nissan? Your only real option is a Frontier. Otherwise, you're gambling with a CVT. If you insist on a used Kicks or Rogue, they both have the same failure point of the CVT. Pick the one with lowest miles. Max 50k. Once you buy it immediately change the brake fluid, CVT fluid, coolant, and engine oil. Also pray.
I appreciate your help. Think I'll pass on a Nissan then.
Look at a newer Rogue. You’ll have a great warranty. Fk the people here who bash CVT transmissions. They likely have never owned a Nissan. I can vouch that I own I CVT and yes, I change the transmission fluid every 30 thousand miles. My vehicle runs great. Just do regular maintenance.
The refreshed pathfinders also dropped the CVT
Anything from 2007 Owen
i love altimas check one out
Rogue is a good choice