I never could have done it if I was 25 but you mello with age. The game gauge and super tall gearing help as well. 4th is 1 to 1, 5th is 0.75 to 1 and 6th is 0.5 to 1 overdrive. A big portion (40%) of the car's life has been at or below 1000rpm. Oh yeah a second shift job makes all the difference as well.

It is actually more fun for me to drive for mileage than speed. Vettes are cop magnets, got a drawer full of tickets/high insurance.

I think the Vette is going away in November BTW, got money down on a '05 HCH.