# 3.5 m6 Maxima vs 3.0 m5 Maxima

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [May 7, 2008, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/3-5-m6-maxima-vs-3-0-m5-maxima/48032 "2008-05-07T07:18:19Z")\
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**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\
**Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/3-5-m6-maxima-vs-3-0-m5-maxima/48032/20 "2008-05-07T10:42:06Z")

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> [@nosignal](#):
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> I have a '99 5 speed with the 3.0 and it’s been a great car. I’ve owned it for just about 4 years and 110k miles and it has been nothing but rock solid reliability wise.
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> Gas mileage is very good for what the car is. I consistantly get mid-upper 20s in normal driving. Only downside is that it takes Premium.
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> In the '02+ models, the 6 speeds sometimes have a rough 3rd gear (seems to be referred to as “3rd gear crunch” on [maxima.org](http://maxima.org)) and some people seem to have oil burning issues.
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> Like mentioned though, the drivability differences between the 3.0 and 3.5 are very noticeable. I’d personally go with a 3.5 6 speed if I were buying another one, which I very well might if this thing ever dies.

u dont have to use premium…i used 87 in my 98 a few times and nevre had an issues…premium is recommended for best performance

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