versa rental car..

[TheDriver916]

So i was told i would be getting a focus or something equivalent and i was stoked. I really wanted to compare and contrast the new focus to our fiestas and couldn't stop thinking about it on the plane. I landed in Newark and the rental car agent told me to go and take a pick from any of the cars from the compact section. To my pleasure there was a silver 2011 focus in between versas, cobalts, and a pt cruiser. As my girlfriend and I walk closer we can see that someone is inside the car and it starts to drive off. So now we decided to go with the versa sedan and give it a shot. It feels underpowered but cruises ok on the freeway. The car seems really top heavy and the more i drive it the more i miss my fiesta. So to all of you who aren't stuck 3,000+ miles away from your fiesta.. take it out for a spin and enjoy it for me!

[Audrey]

I will!

[BondiBlue]

I laugh every time the Versa comes up on here since my wife drives a 2009 hatch version. Other than room and feeling a bit more torquey, they are an absolute bore to drive and to look at.

[isellfords]

I bought a 2011 Versa manual hatch just before I began selling Fords. The back seat space in the Versa is absolutely amazing....And its entirely the reason i bought it. But both the Fiesta and the new Focus are ten times more fun to drive....
I must admiut that I am a little disappointed in the back seat space of the Focus...and many in the automobile press make the same comment....I don't know why they couldn't have sacrificed a little style for more room inside...

[billnchristy]

Originally Posted by BondiBlue

I laugh every time the Versa comes up on here since my wife drives a 2009 hatch version. Other than room and feeling a bit more torquey, they are an absolute bore to drive and to look at.

How is it more torquey and boring at the same time...I have always equated torque with fun.

[TheDriver916]

it honestly feels like a boat, sloshing around, feeling that initial pull of torque when you first take off. and then its over. at least mine hasnt sank yet.

[billnchristy]

So it's like a riding lawnmower...got it!

[BondiBlue]

Originally Posted by billnchristy

How is it more torquey and boring at the same time...I have always equated torque with fun.

It gets up to lower cruising speeds with more ease, but falls on its face quickly. The suspension is just....ugh. Not only does it not corner well, but it doesn't absorb bumps well either. It feels like something is going to break if you hit a bump the wrong way and that's with the car only having about 15k on the odometer.

[isellfords]

I find the suspension in my Versa very compliant. To me, it has an extremely comfortable ride....There's not even a trace of sport to it, but it is confortable.