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2 New Compacts On The Way?

Daytona Nissan — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:52:23 +0000

Most readers can remember the heavy influx of Sport Utility Vehicles that seemed to saturate the automotive market throughout the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. These vehicles did then, and still do, promise spacious interiors, a commanding view of the road, and piece of mind for safety-conscious families (click here to browse Daytona Nissan’s vast inventory of vehicles fitting this description). However, as the world changes around us, and the prices of oil continue to rise, consumers are beginning to turn toward vehicles that fulfill different needs, such as efficiency and ease of operation, without sacrificing comfort and safety. Nissan is planning to launch up to two new small cars in the North American market to meet this demand.

Originally slated specifically for the “Americas region,” the United States may become a viable market for the new models as well. One model will become the newest generation of the popular Versa (click here to see our inventory of the current Versa in Sedan and Hatchback iterations), while the other has been described by Nissan as a “multi purpose vehicle.” Both will share Nissan’s new global “V” chassis, which will contribute to a cheaper cost.

However Nissan plans to move forward, rest assured Daytona Nissan will keep our customers updated with the latest information and insight. Please comment below regarding your feelings on gas prices, smaller vehicles, and whether you would be interested in such a platform. Invite your friends to participate as well, and follow our business listing on Facebook here.

Nissan Versa, Cheapest Car to Own

Daytona Nissan — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:21:52 +0000

Check out this article from Yahoo listing out the top 10 cars that are the cheapest to own over a five years span. Can you guess which car is the cheapest? The Nissan Versa!

Nissan Versa 1.6 Base 4dr

Market price: $10,922
5-Year fuel cost: $8,456
5-Year insurance cost: $4,851
Total 5-Year ownership cost: $26,233

Nissan's subcompact hatch, which gets 26 miles per gallon in the city and 34 mpg on the highway, hits the streets at a smidge over ten grand but offers a bigger interior than classmates Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit. Six airbags are standard on even the lowest trim, but you'll pay $250 extra for ABS.

Depreciation: $6,874 Fees & taxes: $905 Financing 5-year loan at 5.95%: $1,371 Opportunity cost of a 15% down payment: $452 Maintenance: $1,917 Repairs: $1,406

Hyundai Accent GL 2dr hatch

Market price: $9,677
5-Year fuel cost: $8,085
5-Year insurance cost: $5,134
Total 5-Year ownership cost: $26,715

For under $11,000, the Accent boasts killer fuel economy of 34 mpg on the highway and 28 in the city. Even on the base model, optional equipment includes an iPod hookup ($35) and Bluetooth ($325). Six airbags are standard, but there’s no option for ABS.

Depreciation: $7,748 Fees & taxes: $822 Financing 5-year loan at 5.95%: $1,207 Opportunity cost of a 15% down payment: $423 Maintenance: $1,795 Repairs: $1,500

Chevrolet Aveo5 LS 4dr hatch

Market price: $11,038
5-Year fuel cost: $8,171
5-Year insurance cost: $5,446
Total 5-Year ownership cost: $26,958

Chevy’s smallest car will be replaced next year by the Sonic, but for 2011 the little hatchback offers good interior space and cargo room — 15 cubic feet with the 60/40 split rear seat up. Maintenance and repairs average just $3,000 for five years. Side airbags and six months of OnStar Automatic Crash Response are standard, but ABS and side-curtain airbags are not available. Mileage is 27 city, 35 highway.

Depreciation: $7,547 Fees & taxes: $919 Financing 5-year loan at 5.95%: $1,385 Opportunity cost of a 15% down payment: $451 Maintenance: $1,618 Repairs: $1,422

Ford Fiesta S 4dr

Market price: $13,212
5-Year fuel cost: $7,576
5-Year insurance cost: $5,623
Total 5-Year ownership cost: $28,402

The return of the Fiesta to Ford’s lineup brings serious value — and premium-car amenities — to the compact category. A wallet-friendly price meets a peppy engine, an ultra-smooth manual transmission, and terrific handling. The SE trim offers Ford’s SYNC system (to connect phones and music players) as a $665 option. Even the entry-level Fiesta boasts a full complement of safety equipment: seven airbags (including a driver’s knee airbag), ABS, stability control and traction control. Mileage is 28 city, 37 highway.

Depreciation: $8,919 Fees & taxes: $1,063 Financing 5-year loan at 5.95%: $1,690 Opportunity cost of a 15% down payment: $467 Maintenance: $1,564 Repairs: $1,500

Mazda2 Sport 4dr hatch

Market price: $14,625
5-Year fuel cost: $7,825
5-Year insurance cost: $5,630
Total 5-Year ownership cost: $28,593

Its design is unmistakably Mazda, but the Mazda2 isn’t just a downsized Mazda3. Built on the same platform as the Ford Fiesta, this sporty hatch takes corners with ease, and it has a full line of standard safety equipment– ABS, stability and traction control, and six airbags. Mileage is 29 city, 35 highway.

Depreciation: $8,405 Fees & taxes: $1,139 Financing 5-year loan at 5.95%: $1,864 Opportunity cost of a 15% down payment: $490 Maintenance: $1,613 Repairs: $1,627

Toyota Yaris 4dr

Market price: $13,818
5-Year fuel cost: $7,737
5-Year insurance cost: $5,163
Total 5-Year ownership cost: $28,616

The Yaris’s 1.5-liter, direct-injection four-cylinder engine pushes fuel economy to the max. The car gets 29 mpg in the city and 36 on the highway, giving it ultra-low fuel costs over five years compared with the competition. Good resale values give the car a leg up in our cost calculations. ABS and stability control are standard, as are six airbags.

Depreciation: $9,377 Fees & taxes: $1,089 Financing 5-year loan at 5.95%: $1,757 Opportunity cost of a 15% down payment: $463 Maintenance: $1,623 Repairs: $1,406

Kia Rio 4dr

Market price: $11,824
5-Year fuel cost: $8,085
5-Year insurance cost: $5,447
Total 5-Year ownership cost: $29,157

Kia keeps even low-budget customers happy by offering many standard goodies — auxiliary connections and USB ports for music, plus Sirius satellite radio (a subscription costs extra). Six airbags are standard on the base trim; stepping up to the LX ($15,690) gets you standard ABS. Mileage is 28 city, 34 highway.

Depreciation: $9,158 Fees & taxes: $966 Financing 5-year loan at 5.95%: $1,500 Opportunity cost of a 15% down payment: $458 Maintenance: $2,042 Repairs: $1,500

Kia Soul 4dr hatch

Market price: $13,826
5-Year fuel cost: $8,771
5-Year insurance cost: $4,402
Total 5-Year ownership cost: $29,275

Kiplinger’s Best New Car for Teens makes boxy cool again. Along with its funky looks, the Soul has 19 cubic feet of cargo space and the most rear legroom in its class. It’s also an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick. All the safety equipment you’ll want is standard: six airbags, ABS, stability control and traction control. Mileage is 26 city, 31 highway.

Depreciation: $9,305 Fees & taxes: $1,381 Financing 5-year loan at 5.95%: $2,338 Opportunity cost of a 15% down payment: $487 Maintenance: $1,956 Repairs: $1,500

Honda Insight 4dr hatch

Market price: $18,097
5-Year fuel cost: $5,955
5-Year insurance cost: $5,497
Total 5-Year ownership cost: $29,953

Proving that hybrids don’t have to break the bank, Honda’s Insight boasts estimated service costs (maintenance plus repairs) of just $3,149 for five years. Low fuel costs are a given, with 40 miles per gallon in the city and 43 on the highway. Automatic transmission, ABS, stability control, traction control and six airbags are standard.

Depreciation: $11,145 Fees & taxes: $1,381 Financing 5-year loan at 5.95%: $2,338 Opportunity cost of a 15% down payment: $487 Maintenance: $1,727 Repairs: $1,422

Ford Focus S 4dr

Market price: $13,643
5-Year fuel cost: $8,571
5-Year insurance cost: $5,484
Total 5-Year ownership cost: $30,290

The Focus will get a redesign for 2012, but the 2011 version is already a solid value. The 2.0-liter engine puts out 140 horsepower but sips fuel politely — it gets 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. Stability and traction control, ABS, and six airbags are standard.

Depreciation: $9,819 Fees & taxes: $1,101 Financing 5-year loan at 5.95%: $1,741 Opportunity cost of a 15% down payment: $490 Maintenance: $1,661 Repairs: $1,422

Update: 2011 Quests are here!

Daytona Nissan — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:05:26 +0000

The 2011 Nissan Quests are here on our lot and they're looking awesome! Come by Daytona Nissan right inside the Daytona Automall and check them out or test drive!

2011 Nissan Quest

Daytona Nissan — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:30:38 +0000

Introducing the new 2011 Nissan Quest. After a brief hiatus, Nissan will in early 2011 bring back the Quest minivan. The fourth-generation 2011 Nissan Quest will be the first one built in Japan.

Nissan is touting the van for families and empty-nesters and maintains that it won't sacrifice style or driving pleasure. The front styling shows a more homogenous look than the previous Quest. On the other hand, Nissan stepped out of the box with the styling for the previous-generation Quest, maintained with the new generation. The 2011 Quest will come with a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 253 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. It will be equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which makes sense because Nissan has them well-sorted and they help fuel economy. Daytona Nissan at the Daytona Automall's got you covered! Check out our full inventory and come test drive a new Nissan Quest today!

Daytona Nissan Car Rentals

Daytona Nissan — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:16:01 +0000

Did you know that Daytona Nissan has car rentals?

We offer brand new Nissan vehicles at competitive prices than what you might find at most rental places. What this also means is if you're looking for a new car you could actually try out one of the cars before you choose to buy it. All of our vehicles for rent have less than 10,000 miles and we carry a smoke free fleet of vehicles. Take a look at what we have to offer and give us a call to check out a rental today.

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Daytona Nissan — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:50:30 +0000

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Now under new management!

Daytona Nissan — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:26:25 +0000

Here at Daytona Nissan, we are excited to start the year with a new General Manager and a more active blog! We want to keep this blog updated to keep you informed of all the exciting news and events happening at Daytona Nissan and our community. We hope that you'll enjoy reading our blog and not only will you find some interesting auto reviews and articles, you'll also get exclusive access to valuable discounts and coupons not available to the general public.

We'd like to make this blog something you will look forward to reading. It's just one of the ways we aim to serve you better and stay connected with you, our customer, as well as with the whole Daytona community.

It is with great pride and pleasure that I would like to introduce myself as your new General Manager here at Daytona Nissan. I have over 15 years of experience with Daytona Nissan in all aspects of the dealership. My qualifications and experience have prepared me to bring you top-notch customer service, and I hope that Daytona Nissan continues to be your first choice for all your car-buying needs.

Sincerely,

Ken Vitale
General Manager
(386) 274-6800 ext 3219

Nissan Leaf Approaching

Daytona Nissan — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:36:17 +0000

First Drive 2011 Nissan Juke

Daytona Nissan — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:04:26 +0000

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First Drive: 2011 Nissan Juke

Wild Thing: Nissan Crosses Over to the Wild Side

June 01, 2010

/ By Ron Kiino

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Part SUV, part sporty coupe, the 2011 Juke brings Nissan into the exploding small-crossover arena, the fourth largest segment in the U.S. and one that continues to grow at an alarming rate. Other automakers are setting their sights on this segment, too. When the Juke goes on sale this fall, it will face off with such fresh faces as Mini Countryman and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, as well as a group of established players that includes Scion xB, Kia Soul, and Suzuki SX4. We recently had the opportunity to drive a pre-production all-wheel-drive Juke around the mountains near Malibu, and found its dynamics to be about as entertaining as its styling is shocking.

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Based on Nissan's global-B platform, which underpins the likes of Versa, Cube, and Renault Clio, the Juke is armed with an all-new direct-injected 1.6-liter turbocharged I-4 that generates an estimated 185 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. Paired with a standard continuously variable automatic (AWD comes exclusively with CVT; FWD with a six-speed manual or CVT), the DI 1.6 was eager to rev and proved plenty powerful to motivate the AWD's estimated 3200-pound curb weight. Zero to 60 should fall in the 7.5-8.0-second range — quick for a crossover that achieves combined fuel economy of 30 mpg — making up for the appliance whir of an engine note. Unlike the larger Rogue, the Juke is not available with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, an oversight for a sporty crossover aimed at attracting young males into Nissan showrooms.

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Of particular note is the Juke's available all-wheel-drive system, which sports torque-vectoring technology, a first for a Nissan crossover. This advanced system splits torque up to 50/50 between the front and rear axles, and, more important, routs torque side to side across the rear axle, which reduces understeer and heightens cornering agility by spinning the outside tire 5- to 10-mph faster than the inside one. To accommodate the additional hardware and complement the improved performance, Juke AWD gets a multi-link rear suspension in favor of the FWD's torsion beam. Over our winding test loop through the mountains, the Juke's torque-vectoring system — at 64 pounds, it's the lightest of its type in the world, according to Nissan — made quick work of tight turns and sweeping esses, rotating the rear end effortlessly and composedly. Wearing V-rated 215/55R17 Goodyear Eagle RS-A all-season tires, the Juke is about as "tossable" as small crossovers come.

Contact Ken Vitale for information about the Juke

ken@daytonanissan.com

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Nissan Cube Video Commercial

Daytona Nissan — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:59:29 +0000

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