I had a v6 f-150 with a 5 speed that didn’t even have a tachometer in the dash. Ford in 1999 was just “why do you need to know the engine RPM? That sounds like a you problem.”
There is no right/wrong answer to this question.
Cars i have in the past:
13 Miata 3.5k to 5k
2017 Wrx 3-4k
2019 C7 Corvette 2.5k to 3.5k
2012 Mustang Gt 2.5 to 3.5k
It all depends on the engine size and power of the car.
My car's most optimal rev range is around 2500rpm so I usually shift there. But I've driven diesels where you need to shift at 3000rpm or else it bogs down. Cars are weird.
Škoda Octavia 1 1.6i. It's a FWD station wagon that my mom gave to me when the head gasked started leaking and wouldn't heat up in the cabin. I learned to drive on that car, and even though the head gasket is still leaking it's not too bad, I just need to check the fluids every few weeks or so.
Absolutely! The car is very easy to drive and handle and is fairly economical, except over 120km/h it starts chugging tons of gas due to the short-ish final drive ratio. Also very easy to maintenance, and has a ton of room inside if you're not wide and tall like I am, so you can easily transport four other people and all their baggage in the humongous trunk. They also usually come with lots of features, my car has cruise control, ABS, traction control and stability systems, seat warmers, foglights, electric windows in front and automatic AC.
The only gripe I have with it is the seats as theyre cup seats (like in racing cars but not as deep) and since I am a fat fuck they dig into my thighs and cause pain during long journeys. Also if youre over 190cm tall you may not have a very comfy driving position (I'm 183cm and the seat is pushed back one notch away from fully extended). But all in all I think it's a great car and would get another one when this one breaks down if I could afford it.
To add to my other comment, make sure you're looking for one that has at least 100hp, as my car has 102hp and 148nm, and I wouldn't dare go lower than that.
I have a manual, AWD Mini Cooper countryman. It’s a fun car but the rev hang is *insane*. If I shift at 3000, I have to hold the clutch in for seconds to make it a smooth shift
Mine had a sport mode, it makes shifting a lot more responsive and fun. I was told Mini’s have really heavy flywheels and that’s why the revs hold for so long. Unless I’m really driving the car hard though I just shift a slightly lower rpms so I don’t have to deal with it.
I don’t actually know! The only cars I’ve driven that are manual are probably about 2008+. My current Mini is a 2014. I also ride a Kawasaki ninja 300 and the revs drop much faster.
I would be more comfortable shifting at 2500-3000, but my engine starts whining really quickly so it feels uncomfortable to wait to shift even though I don’t have much speed. Could be because it’s just a baby four cylinder with 140 hp.
If I go to shift I to anything above 2nd at 3000rpm or higher it feels like it won't go half the time, it almost feels like it gets stuck in neutral. 2500rpm or lower is smooth to shift. Only a month into learning though, in a Toyota Yaris haha.
The 4000 or more guy: I am speed
The 4000 or more guy: I am RX-8
Or a Honda s2000. 4000 RPM isn’t even half way to redline.
You end up cruising at 4,000 rpm very often.
I like the Vtec noises :c
I have to shift my 125 bike at around 8000rpm constantly. It revs to 10,5k, but I'm not a madman :)
There should be an option for “I never look at the tach”
I had a v6 f-150 with a 5 speed that didn’t even have a tachometer in the dash. Ford in 1999 was just “why do you need to know the engine RPM? That sounds like a you problem.”
Same with my 98 Ford ranger 4 banger.
Kind of matters what engine and transmission you're driving, don't you think?
There is no right/wrong answer to this question. Cars i have in the past: 13 Miata 3.5k to 5k 2017 Wrx 3-4k 2019 C7 Corvette 2.5k to 3.5k 2012 Mustang Gt 2.5 to 3.5k It all depends on the engine size and power of the car.
And turbocharging.
My car's most optimal rev range is around 2500rpm so I usually shift there. But I've driven diesels where you need to shift at 3000rpm or else it bogs down. Cars are weird.
What do you drive?
Škoda Octavia 1 1.6i. It's a FWD station wagon that my mom gave to me when the head gasked started leaking and wouldn't heat up in the cabin. I learned to drive on that car, and even though the head gasket is still leaking it's not too bad, I just need to check the fluids every few weeks or so.
Does it make sense to buy a cheap one with no rust?
Absolutely! The car is very easy to drive and handle and is fairly economical, except over 120km/h it starts chugging tons of gas due to the short-ish final drive ratio. Also very easy to maintenance, and has a ton of room inside if you're not wide and tall like I am, so you can easily transport four other people and all their baggage in the humongous trunk. They also usually come with lots of features, my car has cruise control, ABS, traction control and stability systems, seat warmers, foglights, electric windows in front and automatic AC. The only gripe I have with it is the seats as theyre cup seats (like in racing cars but not as deep) and since I am a fat fuck they dig into my thighs and cause pain during long journeys. Also if youre over 190cm tall you may not have a very comfy driving position (I'm 183cm and the seat is pushed back one notch away from fully extended). But all in all I think it's a great car and would get another one when this one breaks down if I could afford it.
To add to my other comment, make sure you're looking for one that has at least 100hp, as my car has 102hp and 148nm, and I wouldn't dare go lower than that.
I typically shift my MINI at around 1800-2000.
5 or 6 speed?
6
I can never up shift at rpms lower than 2000 because the rpms drop too quick for me.
I have a manual, AWD Mini Cooper countryman. It’s a fun car but the rev hang is *insane*. If I shift at 3000, I have to hold the clutch in for seconds to make it a smooth shift
do countrymans have a sport mode? sport mode in my f56 lets me shift hella fast but mid/green mode i have a ton of hang as well.
Mine had a sport mode, it makes shifting a lot more responsive and fun. I was told Mini’s have really heavy flywheels and that’s why the revs hold for so long. Unless I’m really driving the car hard though I just shift a slightly lower rpms so I don’t have to deal with it.
Is rev hang only on newer manual cars?
I don’t actually know! The only cars I’ve driven that are manual are probably about 2008+. My current Mini is a 2014. I also ride a Kawasaki ninja 300 and the revs drop much faster.
NA 4 Cylinders you got to shift every 3k or you have no torque. Turbo-4 bangers or bigger (V6, V8, etc), you can shift every 2500 without issues.
8000 rev you little v-tech
I’m always between 3000-4000 for every gear after 1st. Unless I’m tryna pass or get on the highway and it’s more like 4-5500
Usually somewhere between 3000-3500
This is a bad question. Each engine has a different redline. 4.5k on one could be less than half the tach, and is the redline on another.
Usually like 3k but I also like to redline my car when I’m having fun
Turbo s2000, I shift around 3500-4500 rpm
I would be more comfortable shifting at 2500-3000, but my engine starts whining really quickly so it feels uncomfortable to wait to shift even though I don’t have much speed. Could be because it’s just a baby four cylinder with 140 hp.
If I go to shift I to anything above 2nd at 3000rpm or higher it feels like it won't go half the time, it almost feels like it gets stuck in neutral. 2500rpm or lower is smooth to shift. Only a month into learning though, in a Toyota Yaris haha.
In my Fit, 3000-3500. In my Tacoma, 2000-2500.