Boxster 987 manual gear box - sloppy?

[vahe]

Hi,

Got a very well looked after used Boxster 987

However from day one I feel that the manual gearbox is a bit sloppy (especially after my previous bmw), easily wobbles in neutral.

Plus, sometimes I can't put it on first gear from stationary and I have to release the clutch and press it again for the first gear to work.

Common behaviour or potential problems?

Thanks

[HokumPokum]

doesn't sound right. should be easy to get into 1st and should feel precise rowing it into each slot. get it checked out.

[Trev450]

Could be the cables are out of adjustment.

[wardpaa]

Take your centre console off and check the cables. They are easy to adjust. There is one cable for left to right and one for up/down gear.
Had a similar issue with mine not engaging reverse.

[Porsche911R]

also a 997 short shift unit drops straight in and works really well in the Boxster.

[vahe]

Been to a specialist.

Have been told that on Boxsters it's normal for the gearbox to feel a bit sloppy like mine, while on Boxsters S it usually feels more firm/stiff.

Also been told that Boxsters often have problems with selecting the second gear (not as much first gear though like mine) which been told is normal.

[Porsche911R]

it's NOT normal !!!