Love the site. I find it quite useful in my search. I wanted to ask you a question but could not find any other way to get in touch with you. I drove a 99 coupe today. Should I have to stomp the clutch to the floor in order to shift smoothly? I had a 99 328 a number of years ago and the transmission was like butter. Ever hear of transmission issues on these cars? Thanks.
That’s pretty normal with this transmission and clutch. It has a really low engagement so all the action is near the floor. I missed a few shifts the first week or two I had my car, but then I got used to it and don’t even think about it any more. People have remedied it a variety of ways, but to be honest, once you drive it for a couple hours you’ll never think about it again.
Love the site. I find it quite useful in my search. I wanted to ask you a question but could not find any other way to get in touch with you. I drove a 99 coupe today. Should I have to stomp the clutch to the floor in order to shift smoothly? I had a 99 328 a number of years ago and the transmission was like butter. Ever hear of transmission issues on these cars? Thanks.
That’s pretty normal with this transmission and clutch. It has a really low engagement so all the action is near the floor. I missed a few shifts the first week or two I had my car, but then I got used to it and don’t even think about it any more. People have remedied it a variety of ways, but to be honest, once you drive it for a couple hours you’ll never think about it again.