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I've had/have the problem on a 2001 S 6speed as well, at 55k miles.
3-2 sometimes was impossible, and 1-2 would grind. First attempt to fix was a motor mount, which completely cured 3-2, and mostly fixed 1-2 when warm, but not when cold. Over time, 1-2 got worse again even when warm.
Second attempt was to readjust the shifter cables, which almost cured the problem when warm, but not when cold. 3-2 seems fine; 1-2 is the problem.
I shift first to third when it's cold, cold being 40F here in northern california. . .the synchros are clearly not doing their job sufficiently. I'm pretty sure I'll be having the box ripped into before too long. The problem really detracts from the fun of the car for me--it gets in my head that I'm never quite sure if I can get a clean 1-2 shift when I want to.
I'll post again if/when I do get the 2nd gear synhro replaced.
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