Stanley
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Hello All.
Just did a trip from Blaine down through Oregon, Nevada, to Del Mar Ca.
Returned up through Nevada, then Idaho..
Our car is a standard trans. Seems perfect for a hwy cruiser.. easy to find 3500-4000 rpm torque sweet spot with smart downshifts...and it has the feel of a bigger stronger motor when you cruise around in that zone, easy power.... 6th gear is only for loping along.
75mph in 6th gear is 2000rpm.
Avg 27mpg ( wasn't shy on the throttle, 91 octane the whole trip )
Winding out the longer gears is enjoyable for me...as a truck driver, had my fill of short gears...
And it does scream nicely up near redline. The car puts on the miles easily, and comfortable as well. Added a seat cushion to sit up a little taller and more square...helps a ton. Also added a clutch pedal extender, and that has been a very useful and handy modification...about a 2min install. We're pleased with the value and all the features of a base model..held a ton of our gear with the back seats down. Decent stereo also-)
Just did a trip from Blaine down through Oregon, Nevada, to Del Mar Ca.
Returned up through Nevada, then Idaho..
Our car is a standard trans. Seems perfect for a hwy cruiser.. easy to find 3500-4000 rpm torque sweet spot with smart downshifts...and it has the feel of a bigger stronger motor when you cruise around in that zone, easy power.... 6th gear is only for loping along.
75mph in 6th gear is 2000rpm.
Avg 27mpg ( wasn't shy on the throttle, 91 octane the whole trip )
Winding out the longer gears is enjoyable for me...as a truck driver, had my fill of short gears...
And it does scream nicely up near redline. The car puts on the miles easily, and comfortable as well. Added a seat cushion to sit up a little taller and more square...helps a ton. Also added a clutch pedal extender, and that has been a very useful and handy modification...about a 2min install. We're pleased with the value and all the features of a base model..held a ton of our gear with the back seats down. Decent stereo also-)
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