i'm sure on flat roads it might be tolerable, but how would this combo feel for all other types of driving -- uphills, offroading, full of passengers, etc. also, how would gas mileage be affected?

or would it be better off just sticking with 33s if I have no intentions to ever regear since this is a leased vehicle for 2 years?

 

That's what I have. It really is just a hair better that the stock 2008 we had with the old 3.8. I think it's very tolerable. My in town mpg is 16-17 and highway is 15ish at speeds over 60. The 5 speed auto doesn't search gears and seems to be happy. If I had some extra cash or really wheeled it hard (rocks or real steep hills) I think 4.56 or 4.88 gears might be a good route. They are on my to-do list, but not at the top right now.

 

Your in-town is better than highway?

 

Stay with 33's unless you plan to lift which I wouldn't do on a leased vehicle. General impression is you aren't wheeling a leased vehicle, then again, I have. Your call. 35's and no lift, you will rub fenders with passengers and simple off cambers into/out of parking lots.

 

^^^Agree with the above. Honestly, drop the top, pull the doors, and drive it. Why even bother modifying and tossing your money away.

 

+1 for not wasting the money on a car you're not going to own long

 

that being said 4.56's are pretty nice though

 

well i did get a free Teraflex 2.5 budget boost lift, so that should be going on soon. so not really staying on stock height for too long and from my understanding, 35s should fit under a 2.5" lift. i think to keep things simple, 33s and 2.5" lift should be fine and easy to do for a leased vehicle.

 

I have been driving my 13 with 3.73 and 35 for almost a year it's ok bit I'm rehearing soon

 

I am amazed on how some people it's totally fine and other people say it is just bearable. There has to be a more definitive answer???