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Guys, a low HP/low torque Japanese sports car like the Miata or S2000 and a high torque machine like the M240i are completely different animals with totally different sets of engineering challenges/goals. I personally think the shift quality of the M240i is as good as it gets and as good as I need it to be for trouble-free, reliable, and enjoyable row-your-own fun. I've driven the S2000 and the latest Miata. They have great shift actions, but feel more delicate and "toy-like" in nature. The M240i feels "clunkier" for lack of a better description, but it's superbly accurate and reliable. Again, I think it's the only MT car I've driven where I have never experienced a mis-shift or crunched a 2nd gear. I'll take it all day over smoother feeling, but less reliable and less consistent gear boxes.
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