[Alan in AZ]

Even on a GTS the gear selection in 1st is notchy esp. when cold - when warm 2nd-5th are really very smooth but 1st gear is always worse than the rest. In very cold conditions 2nd is a little notchy too.

The later transmissions are certainly more robust - but cold shifting still far from buttery smooth, the shorter GTS knob if anything makes the notchiness even more noticeable (less leverage) - though the shorter throw is certainly nicer to drive with. Good job the car makes up for this in other ways, and on a GTS its really very unlikely you will accidentally select the wrong gear once you are familiar with the car.

Alan