Shifter in a Miata

How is the shifter supposed to feel in a Miata compared to a Civic?

Better.

Much better.

Some kind of description would be nice. Smoother, notcher, etc...

Guess it would depend on what generation Civic and Miata you're referring to.

I don't have a ton of experience with Civics, just a little. I've had a couple of NA Miatas and currently have an NC. To me, the Miata's shifter has much more of "firm" feel to it. Hard to describe in words. Every time I shift it, I get a firm, crisp feeling as it goes into gear. Throws are really short, and the effort level feels great....not too little, not too much...just a decent push.

My wife has a Honda Fit, which I know isn't a Civic. But the shifter in that car is buttery smooth and a joy to drive. The throws are a bit longer and require just a touch less "force", but I admit it's nearly as much fun to shift as the NC.

The Civic was a '96 and the Miata is a '90.

Also how does the NA shifter compare to the NB? Are they about the same? I ask this because I know a guy with a NB but no one with a NA.

The NA/NB are very similar in shift feel, if not the same

I always thought that the description of the Miata shifter feeling like a bolt-action rifle was pretty good...

I'll second the bolt action rifle... It's second only behind the tie of ITR and S2000 for feel and throw.

Damn, I wish I had bought another Miata instead of a Civic :-/

On a scale of 1 to 10; which is the closest for each vehicle?

Loose as a goose.

Columbus shifter: discover and land.

Slightly notchy if you know where.

Movement like a Swiss ..... car.

Bolt action rifle like.

Tighter'n a nun's butt.

914Driver wrote: Movement like a Swiss ..... car.

Down periscope reference?

Thanks guys. I will get in my friend's NB and feel that shifter for reference.