"alfred" <tomboy83@yahoo.com> wrote in news:j4R5h.2674$bj1.29@trndny05:

> Hello,
>
> I was wondering how the transmission being a manual is like to drive?
> Is it as smooth as they say? I mean as far as when you let out the
> clutch and what about the shifting? Are the gates well defined or
> mushy?
>
> I had a 1990 Miata 5 speed and the shifting actually made a click
> sound when you shifted from one gear to another because the gates were
> so presise.



That's not why it made the "snick" noise.

Mazda deliberately designed-in the noise for the purposes of making the
Miata sound more sporty. Normally manufacturers try to *eliminate*
notchiness and noise.



> I also liked the way the Miata had really short throws,
> and I was wondering how people like the shifting on the accord?



If you're used to a good RWD car's shifter, any FWD car will be a
disappointment.

When I replaced my old RWD Corolla with a brand-new Integra many years
ago, I was shocked at the sloppiness and rubberiness of the shifter in
the Integra. Even after 190,000 miles, the Corolla's shifter felt
precise and well-guided compared to the Integra.

Having said all that, you do get used to it over time, so I don't think
it's a big deal. It's still good enough that you won't confuse 1st, 3rd
and 5th. It's not like, say, a 1981 Cavalier...

Go test drive the Accord to see for youself.



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