going to buy a 5th gen but pros and cons between 3.0 and 3.5
 

what are the stats on a 3.0 and 3.5 manual cars. Also what seems to be better the 3.5 and a 6 speed interests me most for the horsepower.

wat stats r u l00king for (that can't be found anywhere on teh internets, edmunds, etc.)?
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=211688

3.5 is faster....

I'd like to hear about reliability issues between 5 and 5.5 gens, if any....I'm trying to mature out of the 4th gen forum hahah.

3.0 - doesnt burn oil
3.5 - a lot burn oil (bad rings)

how many miles till they start burning oil im use to my vg30e never using a drop

i was giving you basic info. we arent going to get in to a huge discussion about it. there are plenty of threads (including mine) that cover it.

that's statistically incorrect. and at least misleading in this case.

so the 3.5 is inferior to the 3.0 from a build quality/reliability standpoint?

:confused:
i didnt post statistics
3.5s have the problem (maxima, Z, and G) and 3.0 dont

all a whole? no. some do have the problem and its more noticeable to people on here due to driving style.
ive had both and ill still take my oil burning 3.5 6MT over my old 3.0 auto

3.5 is faster.. thats all that matters

wouldn't we all pefer stick shifts? i personally like 5.5 gens for speed thats a sleeper to most but love 3.0's for overall durability and good speed, but there is different categories to view both cars from

you're statistically incorrect, and misleading in this case.

The 3.0 IS more reliable than the 3.5.

The 3.5 is faster, but IMO not that much... Yes, the 3.5 burning oil is an example of Nissans lowered quality standards. I say this because if your 3.5 is burning oil, it's no easy fix. Expensive and 95% of the people on this board (probably more) can't fix it on their own, they NEED to bring it to a shop ($$$$$$), call around local shops and ask for a quote on a ring job for the 3.5 and let me know what they say.

If all you care about is speed, then get a 3.5, but I don't see the point in risking an expensive PIA repair for a slightly faster car, especially since IF you do tend to even use the extra power (drive really hard) you are almost guaranteed to burn oil since you will fry your rings even faster.

the 3.5 is faster but not by much? :laugh:

It's not that much faster.

We are talking about four-door family sedans right?

I hope I did not stumble into a forum about actual sports cars where real speed and power actually mean something... :nervous:

It's a frigging FWD boat of a family sedan that is used as DD for almost EVERYONE in this forum. I would take more reliability over a SLIGHTLY faster car any day.

Get the 5.5, faster, and looks better. :)

:sprint: i co-sign

how much better does it looks? except for the headlights which everybody changes, ok :sprint: for 5.5 stock headlights but :sprint: for 5th gen se tail lights, so its equal

whole front end looks better on the 02-03

people that say the 3.5 isnt much faster...drive 3.0s. :D
ive had both.

Looks are subjective...

saying that one part looks better on either one makes zero sense in this discussion.

What is not subjective, 5.5 headlights are a common theft item and also very expensive to replace/repair, especially since body damage (fenders/hood/bumper) is common from a theft.

I would say get a 5.5 it will be faster and have some interior refinements over a 3.0. If you are just looking for a good reliable car then get the 3.0

Boat? :confused:

http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehi...180.A4347.html

3218 pounds with an automatic, 3224 pounds with a manual

That is less than 100 pounds more than the 3132 listed curb weight of a 2007 Corvette Z06.

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...1&Profile=1024

I'd hardly call a 5-5.5 gen Maxima a boat, at least when talking weight.

My 5.5 gen isn't an oil burner so obviously I'll take the extra 33 hp it comes with vs a 5th gen.

3.5 is noticeably faster but not like a charger 3.5 vs srt8 difference i drove 4th 5th 5.5th and 6th gens

the 02-03 is one of the all time best "luxury" sports sedans in its class

A33B...VQ35DE...RS6FS1A...or nothing!!!

:wall:

:sprint: i co-sign also

the theft problem has gone down.
not buying a car because of that is stupid. your whole car could get stolen...so do you not buy one? everything happens for a reason...dont live scared.

most powerful according to nissan and stillen

:laugh: Well, yeah, a 175 hp difference (250 vs 425) is more noticable than a 33 hp difference (222 vs 255).

Speaking of, my brother has a 3.5 Charger and a Dodge Ram Hemi and won't race me with either. http://www.scottwax.com/rice/videos/.../kekekegay.gif

4 door sports car, baby! :D

agreed but in some way i think thats what he was saying, thats why looks doesnt count in this particular topic

all maxima's (4th gens and up) will crush a 3.5 charger.......... and it's a fact cause i proved it, multiple ways

you know what else doesnt matter?
this thread...like this is the first time this debate has happened on here.

I have also driven both... One of the times my Maxima was in the body shop they gave me an 02 "loaner" for the week.

I don't think the extra is worth it, the 3.5 might be faster, but the 3.0 is no slouch either... ;)

chargers are PIGS!!! 3.5 isnt enough for it.
i drove my buddies daytona...it may have more power than my car but it felt slow as hell due to weight and AT.

i know a 3.0 isnt a slouch. my first love was my 00.

and thats why it's not that much faster............ look at the fastest maxima and look what motor it is, (especially dandymax N/A 3.0)