Hey all,

Ever since I've had my coupe, I've noticed that when I shift out of neutral from a dead stop, the engine will hover at idle for a while before the shift, after which the gearbox makes a "cluck" kind of sound and the whole vehicle lurches forward into gear. It's a very jarring experience, and I'm just wondering if there's anything that can be done about it. Other cars I've driven don't do this, so could this just be how the vehicle is? Can anyone offer some insight?

Thanks for your time and knowledge.

 

Very first thing to check is the fluid level.
Search on here about making your own dip stick out of a large cable tie, or order a dip stick from fleabay - look for the MBW112 engine or c/e/s 320 models.