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      11-12-2012, 02:27 PM   #8
JTBMW1
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Drives: 2012 BMW 128i
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Naples, FL

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I don't see where the car starts off in second gear- at least mine does not appear to. The Steptronic and has 6 speeds- correct? So I count the shifts and it shifts 5 times from a standing still start to cruising speed provided I am fully stopped, meaning it has 6 forward speeds. If I am on a roll and do not come to a full stop, it stays in second for sure and shifts only 4 times. What am I missing? First gear seems very low by the way, the car is very quick off the line from a standstill and rev's and shifts to second quickly.

And if the car does start off in second gear when stopped, what is the purpose of first gear if it not used?
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