Long Shifter?!

[avensis_toyota]

Hi, I have Avensis 2005, D4D 115 HP. When I am changing gears I have a feeling that my shifter is really long (too long)? When I put (or when I have ) in second gear, my shifter could almost touch my handrake, it is just couple of centimeters away!? I think this is not normal, and if I am compering this with other brand of cars (BMW, Audi, Ford, Renault, Citroen,... ) none of them have such a long shifter.

Gearbox is changing gears with no problem, everything run smoothly, no sticking,.... just anoying long shifter!

I bought a used car, so I dont know how that shifter should be like, but I drove a couple of weeks ago the same Avensis, but with the gasoline engine and the difference was BIG! Much shorter shifter and since then I can`t sleep anymore. Where should I start and what should I do to fix this?!

Thank you!

[cmia]

Its normal.

You might be able to buy an aftermarket short shifter kit for the box