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2016 Versa
I was scouring over the local Facebook marketplace last night and saw a 2017 Mirage hatchback listed for $4250. with 70450 miles and a clean title. I messaged the seller but haven't heard back from them yet. The car has a CVT and appears to be in "good" condition so I was just wondering what everyone's thoughts were on the price and reliability of one at this mileage. There were a couple places on the body that looked questionable, maybe a long scratch down the drivers side door going onto the the rear quarter panel and spot on the other rear quarter panel that was either a reflection or some type body imperfection. I sent the seller a message and questioned those areas but haven't yet received a reply.
Post the link so we can pick it apart! Check the cvt fluid, if it's black don't buy it. Under the severe maintenance schedule (for canada at least) The transmission fluid should have been replaced every 30,000 miles. But under the regular schedule I don't think it even says to replace it until 60-100,000miles. These things don't have external fluid cooler so a "flush" isn't gonna happen unless a shop removes the heat exchanger from the front of the cvt and bolts on an adapter or a nissan style cooler in it's place then flushes it.
The front bumpers are crazy expensive for these cars, if it's damaged keep that in mind.
No matter how good of a deal it is, there'll always be someone that got a better deal.
I looked at a 2017 cvt with similar mileage before I bought my 2014. The underside was caked in thick mud, inside and out was pretty rough, it even had some oil leaks that I couldn't tell where they came from. The seller barely spoke engrish but was pretty firm on the price, I didn't bother driving it as it was clearly neglected. Some of these things are taken care of and some are just treated like crap. I guess that goes for any vehicle.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)