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I avoid downshifting because of the stress on the transmission and the wear on the clutch. I'd rather replace my brake pads than have a clutch replaced or the whole transmission. The way I see it, you should know your car well enough to know what gear to put it in if you actually do need to take any sort of manuever. Just my 2 cents worth.

David