My sister has an '07 Versa with a CVT. 114k miles and no issues yet. Also had the rear brakes finally replaced at 98k miles. Fronts are still original. Not trying to give Nissan too many brownie points but the one my sister got sure is a keeper.
On the topic of a manual tranny, maybe someone should point them to Honda for advice. Good idea, Tigger! Write Nissan corporate a letter. I will!
