Car financing: yellow 2018 Nissan Kicks SR in Yameri

Buying the 2018 Nissan Kicks SR

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. For anyone shopping for the 2018 Nissan Kicks SR, here are the facts that matter.

A buyer's checks

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

What the figures tell you

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

The combined figure, 7.2 L/100 km, means roughly 22 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $33.48 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Living with the Kicks

Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA lists 708 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Good uses for the Kicks

It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Rent it for a week first

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

What it costs to run

The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.16 in fuel.

Picking a year and a trim

Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Compare the SR with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

Yameri and the Kicks

Yameri is about 3,364 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Yameri starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Your move

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.