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I had a similar problem w/my E30 318i. It turned out to be a shifter bushing. Is the shifter sloppy/have a lot of side-to-side play? Does it seem like you have to push the selector hard to get into the odd/forward gears?
If so this problem can be corrected by installing new shifter linkage bushings. Have your mech look at the bushings & check for wear, you might even want to purchase the bushings & have him replace them & check it again (it only takes a few minutes) before you purchase the car.
Hope this helps
Last edited by bigbris1; 07-30-2004 at 06:06 AM..
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