I wouldn't say the shifting on the Pioneer is bad necessarily, just more noticeable than other machines I've driven. We're about to do the second service on it with oil filters, air filter, plugs, O rings, and full fluid change, be interesting to see if it helps it. It's had a little bit of spirited driving on it, but mostly just hunting and utility. I know it will do low 60s with two adults in it.

One other thing I've noticed about it I forgot to mention, the doors and bed rattle. Wrapped some electrical tape around the latch points, and it helps a little.