Does anyone else think the 6-speed is not necessary?

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by AUDIOGUY

I have a sixth gear??? Funny, I rarely get out of 3rd on my way home from work. I use sixth about 1 a month maybe...

I definatley like first and second. My buddys 911 C4s has a shorter first, or so it seems. Maybe the rev limiter kicks in earlier on a 911. Any thoughts?

What year is the Carrera?

I like my 6-speed. I use all of the gears.

[arenared]

My 1 cent's:

* I agree that 4-5-6 are too closely spaced. I often skip 5th.

* I think 1-2 are too far apart, especially in stop-and-go traffic.

* I use 6th a LOT. If I had a 7th taller top gear, I would use it, too.

* The top gear in a 5-speed vs a 6-speed is about the same.

* Note that the "lugging" is all relative. A 2.5L with 200HP has to keep the revs up a LOT more than a 3.4L with 295HP.