Test drove the juke...

"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
05/23/2014 at 16:28 • Filed to: None

And I am completely sold! It just felt...right. The one I drove was a NISMO AWD with the CVT (which in manumatic mode was fucking amazing!) so I will be going back in a week or so, and putting down an order for a 2014 Juke NISMO 6MT FWD

Here's a potato-tastic preview of what my car will look like soon enough!

Oh also, funny story... I ran out of gas on the test drive... yeah... that was funny, so I had to wait for 35 minutes in a parking lot for them to bring some gas for the car. Still, it's a nice place to sit and spend a few hours in!

EDIT: Forgot to add this, but if any oppos in the Seattle area are in the market for a Nissan or a Pre-owned vehicle, go to Nissan of the Eastside! My experience at the dealership was awesome! no one was pushy, and they let us pick our salesperson (we had a referral to a guy named Bob, who was really nice, and quite knowledgeable!)

DISCUSSION (31)

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 16:31

I am excited for you. I love the Juke, the Nismo even more so! Congrats.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 16:34

I'm curious, if the AWD/CVT was so amazing, why are you going to get the 6MT/FWD instead?

If it's $$$, then I get it. No worries.

Not many people are fans of a CVT, so hear such praise makes me wonder why you aren't going for it.

Brian Silvestro > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 16:40

Kinja'd!!!

oldestyoungn > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 16:44

Heck yes! Wish I could test drive one of those things.

Vicente Esteve > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 16:45

Congratufreakinlations Man!!! I think the Juke is the only Nissan product I would be interested in. I adore its out there design, and attitude. Very Jelly, be sure to post about it!

Wacko > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 16:51

I still don't understand why they don't make an AWD manual juke. I'm sticking with my awd 6mt Suzuki sx4

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 16:58

Yay I am Jelly I love the Juke and the Nismo makes it 10 times better.

Garrett Davis > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 17:04

I've always wanted to try one of these out. Let us know what you think of it once the deal is done!

Bandit > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 17:06

Congrats! I've always liked the way these cars looked.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
05/23/2014 at 17:06

Well, in slapstick sport mode, it was quick to shift, and it held gears (didn't upshift with the simulated gears). I liked it, but I do prefer having a manual. Around town, it's great, but I'd rather shift my own way!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Garrett Davis
05/23/2014 at 17:07

I already like it quite a bit. The cabin layout is nice, but forward visibility is a bit weird, due to the big lights up front

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
05/23/2014 at 17:09

yeah, it's freaking awesome! great, great, great little car!

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 17:09

Agreed. Rowing your own is way more fun.

I also like the Juke. It's different, and in a sea-of-same it's nice to see polarizing design.

Garrett Davis > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 17:15

Just curious, have you driven either of the ST twins? They are sort of competition for this.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Garrett Davis
05/23/2014 at 17:55

no, I was going to, and I still want to, but mom who's financing this arrangement, said no to the FoST, due to it being "too powerful" and no to the Fist for being "too small"

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
05/23/2014 at 17:57

yeah, it is! they had a whole corner dedicated to them at the dealership, and they had 3 white NISMO jukes parked side by side!

Garrett Davis > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 18:03

Ah, I see. I can definitely see where she'd think that on the Focus, but the Fiesta and Juke are actually pretty similar in size and interior dimensions.

Still, very interested to hear how it turns out. That car looks fun as hell.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Garrett Davis
05/23/2014 at 18:14

It is! It's light on it's feet, and the 1.6 is very rev happy! Expect a review by early September!

midengineer > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 18:20

I have an aunt and a cousin who both own Jukes so Nissan must being doing something right with it! They do look like a blast

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 19:15

Awesome and super jealous! I almost got one but the lease was ridiculous on it so I had to pass. I've tried pushing it on a few other Opponauts.

Much cooler choice than the Fiesta/Focus ST or BRZ/FRS

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
05/23/2014 at 19:23

I loved test-driving it! pulled well, handled great, and stopped on a dime! I'm also gonna start pushing it on people now, haha! The sound system in this one was AMAZING! the Rockford-Fostgate system is perfection!

And it does look unique, doesn't it? :)

RotaryLover > Brian Silvestro
05/23/2014 at 19:25

We need a Juke life gif!

Brian Silvestro > RotaryLover
05/23/2014 at 20:50

We do....

Shiftright > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 21:54

It's a lovable oddball. Glad to see someone buy a not boring car

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
05/23/2014 at 22:16

Something to consider about the Juke, unless it has changed. Last time I checked it requires premium fuel. Factor that in to your cost of ownership when deciding what to get.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
05/23/2014 at 22:30

Yeah, I realized that when the car ran out, and I asked about it... Still, shouldn't be too big of a difference

RotaryLover > Brian Silvestro
05/23/2014 at 23:50

WORK ON IT!!!

Brian Silvestro > RotaryLover
05/24/2014 at 06:14

NO I'M TOO LAZY

asindhidude > Vicente Esteve
05/31/2014 at 09:25

I actually stepped foot into a Nissan dealer for the first time to see a Nismo RS Juke. The seats on that thing are amazing. Actually, the whole interior is really cool and nice. And, its not a bad deal for the money.

Think of as the competitor to the not yet existing, but maybe will shortly, Escape ST????

Vicente Esteve > asindhidude
05/31/2014 at 10:07

C-Max ST?

asindhidude > Vicente Esteve
05/31/2014 at 10:22

I would counter that with Transit ST; but it would appear something like that is already made. :)