Originally posted by RTStabler51:
That engine braking stuff is for the old cars where brakes sucked (i.e. 4wheel drum brakes). Today's brakes are good enough and will last long enough to actually USE them.
Agreed. Downshifting also decreases fuel economy. Now with that said, I always downshift, but that's just so the revs are up and ready to take off when I hit the gas again. 
- Zack
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