This is mainly directed at the 6-speed drivers, but I figured the 5-speed guys might have some input about their boxes.
I have a 6-speed, and I think the ratios aren't ideal. I think 3rd gear and 4th gear are a bit too tall, and 5th gear is totally and completely useless. When accelerating to highway speeds (or any speed above about 55mph), I shift straight from 4th to 6th about 90% of the time . When downshifting to pass someone (at HW speeds), I downshift from 6th to 4th, or sometimes 3rd - never 5th. I wish 3rd and 4th were a little lower, and that 6th was a bit taller.
I have a 6-speed, and I think the ratios aren't ideal. I think 3rd gear and 4th gear are a bit too tall, and 5th gear is totally and completely useless. When accelerating to highway speeds (or any speed above about 55mph), I shift straight from 4th to 6th about 90% of the time . When downshifting to pass someone (at HW speeds), I downshift from 6th to 4th, or sometimes 3rd - never 5th. I wish 3rd and 4th were a little lower, and that 6th was a bit taller.