I run 75-78 mph on interstate for hours.
Cruising at 60 mph it is great.
I do mainly inserstate, why I would like to get it around 2200.
Not saying I want 1500 that is to low for this car.
With stock ratios I still would rather start in 1st rather than 2nd, which lugs engine and most ppl probably slip the clutch starting in 2nd..
For maintenance I always stay ahead of schedule.
And I drive flat interstate not alot of hills, or mountains.