I've never driven a fwd or any other kizashi let alone seen another in my area, But the AWD system is an extra 300-400 pounds or something. From what other people have said a standard transmission feels faster in this car. Torque feels non existent before 3k rev area, it's worth a test drive if you'...

Can confirm CVT doesn't have launch control and it's actually pretty slow off the line but the acceleration doesn't seem to really slow until around 80 mph.

I just did this repair in my CVT, my experience was pretty similar to this post, with a few minor differences. http://i.imgur.com/WyaHUkE.jpg I couldn't pull of the black trim around my shifter easily so this is where I started to differ. Others may get theirs off easier. http://i.imgur.com/wrziZaI....

Also, theres a cutout for USB but no USB plug, anyone else had an issue similar? figuring i'll try to take apart part of the dash to see if I can find it.

So its update time. After 2 hours at the dealership, i'm now the owner of the SLS. While there was no service history on the carfax, judging by the bluetooth phone name "big daddy" and some giggling girl in the background, it was someone that put some work into this car and brought it back...

Thanks for the info Ronzuki. Im scheduled to test drive them both on Tuesday, update which one I'll end up with!

I'm a College nursing student and so I need a car with a AWD on the cheap that is reliable and fun to drive is just a great bonus the Kizashis offers. There's two kizashis in my area that are both 2010s, one is a SLS with 80k miles and want 10 grand and the other is SE with 77k miles and want 8,500....