 In my opinion, there is a great deal of misinformation out there on the 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan, and little to no information on the base model 1.6S MT with 5 speed manual transmission.In an effort to inform others, I submit the following.Due to the absence of inventory of the base model, I had to order the car. It took approximately 2 months to arrive, so I advise those looking for the stripped down version of the car to simply go to the dealership and order the car (assuming you have the luxury to wait).Dealers are reluctant to stock the manual transmission model.I give the Versa my highest praise for value & quality on a budget. This is a fine automobile at a very fine price.