The 4x4 gearchange as standard feels awful compared to a 2wd but I put a B&M quick shift on mine when I had it and that made it feel so much better but it isn't very kind to the synchros as I found out at Santa Pod!! Broke 3rd gear synchro on my 2nd and last run!
My T5 feels nice when just driving normally but when you're going up through the gears when you're having it, it's horrible! Especially 2nd to 3rd! My 4x4 change was a lot faster!