Originally posted by Nate'sTour:
I've always downshifted. I don't go out of the rev range of the gear below it, but I use that lower gear to help slow the car, and maintain control. I don't like "freewheeling" to a stop.

Never had a problem yet, but that's not a gold standard by any means.



That's another thing, if you're racing or need to slow down really quickly, you should brake + downshift at the shift points. The car will slow down much faster.