Car financing: 2018 Nissan Kicks S in Farmbrook

Car financing: the 2018 Nissan Kicks S

No 2018 Nissan Kicks S 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. Here is what to know about the 2018 Nissan Kicks S before buying one.

What to check on the Kicks

Owners filed 86 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other, forward collision avoidance and electrical system; have those parts checked. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

What the figures tell you

The powertrain to know here is the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Plan on about 22 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.2 L/100 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $111.60. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Who the Kicks suits

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

Space and size

As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. In plain terms, its 708 litres of luggage space hold bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Rent it for a week first

Rent the Kicks for a week and see how it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

Picking a year and a trim

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

Money matters

The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.16 in fuel.

Farmbrook and the Kicks

If you need it in Farmbrook itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. Farmbrook is about 509 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Want a price?

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.