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

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by jinijazz

Sure you can downshift from 6th to 4th at higher speed. (other gears for that matter) The question is how effectively it can be done consistent basis and the degree of stress your car has to suffer. Maybe it's not required on paper(still I wouldn't say it redundant), but it's the reality, day to day driving experience, which tells the truth. Like everything else, to each own, but I definately use my 5th a lot in highway driving.

It does more damage to your car to try to accelerate from a low engine speed than to downshift and accelerate from mid-range. If you can downshift correctly, there is no damage to the transmission. If you're really concerned about it, you could double-clutch and not even use the syncros.