My 2005 mini will go into gear fine but when I move it from 2nd to 3rd its very stiff. Shifting to 1st to 2nd is easy but when I go either right or left its very stiff.

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This could be a cable issue. Try disconnecting the cables from the transmission and seeing how the shifter moves once disconnected. If still stiff, the cables may be binding.

- Nick