It's there, when you're referring to the wonderfully
precise shift lever, the well weighted clutch and direct steering, that the old car really comes into focus.
And, call us old timers, but we find it easier and more rewarding to select the right gear with the M235i's
precise shift lever than with the Alfa's paddles.
Not exact matches
The action of the
shift lever is firm and
precise, and the clutch pedal has been adjusted so you can better feel the engagement point.
The large
shift knob fits perfectly in hand and we slot the metal gear
lever down into second with a
precise «clink» before letting the revs rise again.
Other manufacturers really have a thing or two to learn from Mazda when it comes to making a gear
lever feel good when
shifting - they have short and
precise throws, they are stiff but not overly and the result is pure pleasure for stick
shift fans.
The advantage of a gated
shifter is that it guides the
shift lever through a jagged slotted path, which allows for more
precise gear control when changing gears.
Dropping the
shift lever for the ZF eight - speed automatic transmission into Sport mode kept the engine speed high, making the throttle more responsive, and the electric power steering made for easy,
precise turn - in.
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Refinements to the
shift linkage and selector mechanism produce a
precise and smooth gear
lever shift action while reducing stroke by 10 percent.
The manual transmission has very short
shift travel and utterly
precise guiding of the
shifter into the open gear
lever gate.
An extremely short - stroke
shift lever provides the quick and
precise shift response normally associated with racecar transmissions.
Linked with the standard - equipment five - speed - manual gearbox, this motor makes for a lively package, although the
shift lever requires
precise handling to avoid
shifting from second into fifth when you really want third.
Refinements to the
shift linkage and selector mechanism produce a
precise and smooth gear
lever shift action.
Despite the
shift lever's heavy feel, the
precise gearbox allows for quick gear changes all the way to the century mark.
Short gearshift travel,
precise action of the
shift lever, and close increments between the six gears — these are the typical features of this outstanding transmission.
Your hand feels good on the 5 - speed
lever, because the
shifting is light and
precise, but your left foot feels awkward, as the clutch pedal has a long stroke and travels a bit before it grabs.