Transmission? please tell me no.

[mikerx5]

Ok, so I had my front and rear brakes redone a few weeks back as well as the bushings - driving much better. Unfortunately, I am feeling a slight hesitation from first to second from a stop and occasionally it seems like the rpms go a little deeper than before when changing gears (whole thing just feels sluggish and slow in response).

I hear no whistling or sounds from front end (no clunking), and it seems no one else i car can feel it at all. I've tried to read as much as possible but can't put my finger on it - its an 04 3.0 with 46k (lightly pushed when driven).

It's really starting to drive my crazy and has been only very recent, anyone have any ideas? I also remember reading about resetting the x's response to new drivers - could that have something to do with it? If it goes to the dealer, is there a cost form them to check?