grad gift

cptspeed · 05-10-2010, 11:27 PM

I'm thinking about buying a versa as a grad gift for my 18yo son. He is driving a pos 87 tempo now. Does anyone own one of these or have a friend or relative with one. I'm thinking it would be cheap transportation for college. Should be able to pick one up for 10600 before TTT etc.

cptspeed · 05-10-2010, 11:29 PM

forgot to mention he will help pay for this vehicle!

Push370zzz · 05-11-2010, 01:15 PM

Poor kid! Haha...I'd go for a Civic or Altima IMO. More expensive but a lot better vehicle...

vipor · 05-11-2010, 01:45 PM

Hiro Nakamura loved his Nissan Versa!

Altima IMHO though

Jeffblue · 05-11-2010, 01:59 PM

yea try and get a used altima coupe or something

m4a1mustang · 05-11-2010, 02:08 PM

The new Sentras aren't bad, either. See what kind of deal you could get on those. I think a Versa would be a painful every day car.

CrownR426 · 05-11-2010, 02:11 PM

get him a used 03 350z.
That'll run under 10k!
let the boy have some fun!

Pharmacist · 05-11-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

get him a used 03 350z.
That'll run under 10k!
let the boy have some fun!

he's 18, he'll wrap it around a tree in no time. get him a civic coupe or altima coupe. they look sporty and cool. a versa is too much on the economy side of the scale. also won't help in picking up girls

CBRich · 05-11-2010, 02:26 PM

Honda Fit All Day.

Chriz · 05-11-2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

Honda Fit All Day.

really fun to drive imo

Jeffblue · 05-11-2010, 02:48 PM

yea used Z!

shabarivas · 05-11-2010, 02:50 PM

fit > versa - old Z > all other choices

Viera · 05-11-2010, 02:57 PM

+1 for the Fit. They look a thousand times better than the Versa.

NYBladeZ · 05-11-2010, 03:13 PM

If he is going to pay for it wouldn't you want him to pick? Not that I'm nearly old enough to have a qualified opinion but I'm thankful for my parents practice. If you do well you'll get what's coming to you. My Z was a celebratory gift for getting into law school/wedding gift.

cptspeed · 05-11-2010, 04:02 PM

Damn. Didn't expect these responces. I won't buy used and honda is not offering any discounts. Thanks for the honest opinions.

05-10-2010, 11:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	grad gift I'm thinking about buying a versa as a grad gift for my 18yo son. He is driving a pos 87 tempo now. Does anyone own one of these or have a friend or relative with one. I'm thinking it would be cheap transportation for college. Should be able to pick one up for 10600 before TTT etc.

05-11-2010, 01:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Push370zzz Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NE Age: 39 Posts: 649 Drives: cars Rep Power: 17	Poor kid! Haha...I'd go for a Civic or Altima IMO. More expensive but a lot better vehicle... __________________ Range Rover Sport Supercharged Nissan 370z Touring + Sport

05-11-2010, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Hiro Nakamura loved his Nissan Versa! Altima IMHO though __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

05-11-2010, 02:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	The new Sentras aren't bad, either. See what kind of deal you could get on those. I think a Versa would be a painful every day car. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-11-2010, 02:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	get him a used 03 350z. That'll run under 10k! let the boy have some fun! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

05-10-2010, 11:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	forgot to mention he will help pay for this vehicle!

05-11-2010, 01:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	yea try and get a used altima coupe or something

05-11-2010, 02:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Honda Fit All Day.

05-11-2010, 02:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	yea used Z!

05-11-2010, 02:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	fit > versa - old Z > all other choices

05-11-2010, 02:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	+1 for the Fit. They look a thousand times better than the Versa.

05-11-2010, 03:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	If he is going to pay for it wouldn't you want him to pick? Not that I'm nearly old enough to have a qualified opinion but I'm thankful for my parents practice. If you do well you'll get what's coming to you. My Z was a celebratory gift for getting into law school/wedding gift. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

05-11-2010, 04:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	Damn. Didn't expect these responces. I won't buy used and honda is not offering any discounts. Thanks for the honest opinions.

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