i always shift at 4000 rpms for daily driving. if im feeling spirited i shift at 6000

i cruise at gears that leave me at around 2800-3200

that way when i need to get going its right there!

btw, i get 35 mpg in the city (this is the best its been so far. last 5-6 tanks have been averaging 35)

 

If Im not in a hurry or trying to get into fast traffic I shift between 2.7 and 3, gently moving up. If I need some oomph or just forget and think Im on my morotcycle I get up to maybe 5.5, but Im trying to get decent mileage. (And they do drive fast here in Housotn, 80 is common on the freeway)

 

tach?? We have a tach?? Haha I just do so by ear/feel

 

Redline. Everytime.

 

here's how it works...get in, tell myself i'm gonna drive sensibly, easy on the gas, all that. then, there's one shift that's kinda high, i think, "hmmm. that felt good." next thing i know, i'm driving like a maniac.

 

I usually shift it into D around the time I want to go somewhere. On occaision I shift at R but then it's usually back into that there D range with the O around it. The shift 'em points is solid too, I can't move the darn thing out of P until I put the brake in just a bit.

 

For me it depends. Often right around 8,000, but I don't have a Scion yet. Power will be one thing I'll be missing when I order an xB. (and the clutchless transmission)