04' Cooper S Gearshift

[b19rak]

Hi, just bought a Cooper S. I'm finding the gearshift a bit stiff compared to any other car i have driven. Is this a normal Mini trait?
It feels like a similar action to my old Audi TT but a lot stiffer.

[b19rak]

Mechanical is exactly how i would describe it. Its still relatively low mileage at 27k so im hoping it might loosen up slightly.

[b19rak]

The car has done 27k miles 2004, i've just bought it with 7 months mini cherised warranty. Do you think it would be covered under warranty.

[b19rak]

Update:

Car was taken into Sytner Coventry on Tuesday for an Insp1 service and to have a look at this stiff gearshift. I get a call Tuesday afternoon to say service done but needs new gearbox. Thankgod i have cherished warranty!! Would have cost a fortune ohterwise.

I asked if the gearbox was knackered as it was just stiff, no actual crunching or other difficulties. I got the impression they couldn't be arsed to investigate and just ordered a new one. Hopefully it should be a nice slick shift now.

Picking it up later.

[b19rak]

They must be aware these are failing.