Auto loans: silver 2018 Nissan Kicks SR in Farmbrook

The 2018 Nissan Kicks SR: before you buy

No 2018 Nissan Kicks SR is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 2018 Nissan Kicks SR? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.

A buyer's checks

Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 86 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other, forward collision avoidance and electrical system; have those parts checked.

The numbers in plain words

It uses the 1.6L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

Fuel use is rated 7.2 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 22 litres. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $33.48 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Who the Kicks suits

It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

Size and space

As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. EPA lists 708 litres of luggage space, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

A longer test drive

Rent the Kicks for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

Which one to look for

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

The cost of driving it

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $111.60 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Farmbrook and the Kicks

Farmbrook is about 509 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Farmbrook.

Ready when you are

A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.