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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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what are the major differences between a 6th gen and 6.5 gen?
besides the obvious, the front end/GRiLL , RooF, tires, what are the other major differences?
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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the tranny is diff..6.5 gen has the cvt
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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Different interior, rear bumper is different, ....
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sik4dsc
the tranny is diff..6.5 gen has the cvt
Originally Posted by bcampbe7
Different interior, rear bumper is different, ....

ohh i meant to add in the CVT, but thanks tho.

are the stock springs different too? I would think so since the car is heavier and designed a little different. there are ppl out there didn't believe me.

the interior and bumpers are obvisous. motor wise besides the tranny perhaps? any feedback is greatly appreciated!! thanks!
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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The 6.5 looks way better that the 6.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dstruc
The 6.5 looks way better that the 6.

woot! thanks.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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Not better than mine! lol
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dstruc
The 6.5 looks way better that the 6.
Damn I have to agree...

But then there's the CVT and no 6 spd option...
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dstruc
The 6.5 looks way better that the 6.
+1

6.5 FTW
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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Having a 6th gen with 6spd manual and 6.5 parts is the best of both worlds IMO. Im happy.

Before, bought this way with that ugly grill.



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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RAZ76
Having a 6th gen with 6spd manual and 6.5 parts is the best of both worlds IMO. Im happy.
Very true, I would be happy too if I had the same thing.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by RAZ76
Having a 6th gen with 6spd manual and 6.5 parts is the best of both worlds IMO. Im happy.
Agree, I added the 07-08 rear! Everything up front is way different!

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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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Is the 07-08 rear bumper a direct fit on the 04 maxima?
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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Is the 07-08 rear bumper a direct fit on the 04 maxima?
Yes, everthing lines up (holes, clips, support brackets) etc!!!
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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size springs? are they different sizes?
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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so how can i go about getting the 6.5 parts installed

do i have to check junk yards

or

do they sell the parts online

i wanna do the 07-08 swap
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Sliiimmmeee
so how can i go about getting the 6.5 parts installed

do i have to check junk yards

or

do they sell the parts online

i wanna do the 07-08 swap

I got my rear bumper used from ebay for 80 shipped, I painted. Got the front bumper brand new from http://www.keystone-auto.com/bodyshops/index.html for 108 and I painted. Headlight brand new on ebay for 550 HID OE. Grill, here for 80. Cluster on ebay for 110, cover at dealer for 120.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:40 AM
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i also heard that the 6.5 maxima sits on a altima chassis or am i incorrect?
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by lilconfused
i also heard that the 6.5 maxima sits on a altima chassis or am i incorrect?
no. IIRC the 6th gens did and the 6.5 had there own chassis.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by lilconfused
i also heard that the 6.5 maxima sits on a altima chassis or am i incorrect?
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no. IIRC the 6th gens did and the 6.5 had there own chassis.

NO WAY the 6.5 SITS ON THE SAME CHASSIS! it wouldn't be called a MAXIMA !! yiikes.. lol.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Another major difference would be that the trans for the 6th gens are more problematic and don't have a warranty. 6.5's on the other hand have a 120k warranty on ours along with less stories about tranny issues.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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6.5 slower, but do like the proper flood lights
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by VigilanteMax
6.5 slower, but do like the proper flood lights

that's because of the CVT! lol ugh! it lags a lil. but it's ok. i still love it!
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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6.5 slow? i dont get it. mines fast
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dstruc
6.5 slow? i dont get it. mines fast
Which part dont you get the "6.5" or the "slower"....j/k. It is a little slower and yes because of the CVT
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by VigilanteMax
Which part dont you get the "6.5" or the "slower"....j/k. It is a little slower and yes because of the CVT

but if u know when to gun it right after u accelrate it picks up like there's no lag! lol! SECRET**
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