Shifting issues

[jmc49]

I am considering buying a 2000 M roadster. I test drove the car and loved the handling and acceleration. I am concerned about one thing. I felt the shifter took more effort to change gears than I expected. The car has 33000 miles and looks to be in vary good condition. The gearbox has a much shorter throw than I’m used to and a shorter shift lever. Do I just have a case of car buyers jitters or could clutch wear, linkage adjustment, or transmission issues be involved? Any help would be welcome. I want to buy this car soon.
Thanks

 

[///M Power]

Is it a certified pre-owned car? If not then you might want to get it checked out because the standerd shifter on the M Roadster is very easy to use and one of the best in my opinion, especially when it is broken into, the throws are short, smooth and easy.

 

[rory]

Get it inspected by a mech before you buy any second hand car.

 

[MrSkyMour]

The Mz3 is not a soft machine, The manual gear box needs some muscles and the motor will sound more aggresive than other cars...
with 33K miles, I wouldn't worry about that,,, unless you test drive another M and find out that it's softer...
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