Issue with porsche 993

[fred.jones]

Hello,
I’m looking at a 993, and I’ve noticed that the shifter doesn’t return to the center automatically like other stick shifts I’ve driven. It can stay between 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6 if I move it back and forth. It feels like there’s no spring tension, but it’s also somewhat stiff rather than just loose and wobbly.

Is this normal for 993s?

 

[marc_tt]

Are you saying it returns to centre on the front to back axis, but not on the side to side axis?

Our 993 shift returns to the centre and has a very smooth shift; and does not feel loose and wobbly

 

[T911UK]

Worth checking all the ball joints underneath are in good condition