Do you coast your IS-F (Throw in Neutral)?
04-24-17, 02:41 PM
#31
Yes, but efficiency and performance can go hand in hand, they didn't add 8 gears for nothing. Compared to it's M/AMG rivals and even the CTSV, it gets far better MPG, just adding to the list of reasons it's a better DD. However, the fuel tank is tiny. I am pretty easy on the pedal DDing throughout the week, and can just barely get to 300 miles a tank, many others I've seen can barely get over 220 
To dignify your response: I agree with your initial reaction - just because something is built with performance, it does not mean that reliability/efficiency is ignored. In this case, MPG is not ignored as evidenced by the decision of having an 8-speed auto tranny and foregoing on the dual-clutch (tested on prototype ISF). Unless we are talking about specific-purpose vehicles such as dragster or drifter, vehicles always have an area reserved for MPG/efficiency/performance middle ground.
04-24-17, 03:13 PM
#32
RE: Saving brakes by downshifting - I wasn't talking about downshifting to save brakes every time you slow the car. I meant in the cases that OP described where there's a long hill, downshift only once at the beginning of the hill, instead of riding your brakes the whole way down.
04-24-17, 07:59 PM
#33
Stay uphill of these two.
StillLine
04-25-17, 08:41 AM
#37
Obvious opinions of those ignorant of safe driving skills in the mountains. Why do you think they check brake temps halfway down from Pikes Peak? There's a practical reason why you can select lower gears in the IS-F and other auto equipped cars. Unfortunately, many people don't actually know how to properly operate their automobiles.
StillLine
StillLine
BTW, I have much experience driving in the mountains. I spend quite a bit of time in the mountains in and around Lake Arrowhead. I've also driven over the mountains coming out of San Diego, on the 8, in both a car and a motorcycle. And I wasn't talking about mountainous driving. I was talking about folks slowing down at stop signs or traffic lights while driving on flat roads and downshifting to slow down.I agree this is becoming a silly thread
Lou
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