I read the post's on the other site about the 1st gear problems.It seems like it happened within the first week of ownership to both guys.Sounds like they could have left out some synchro rings on a run of transmissions.I will try and find out any info. on this problem.I have yet to see any service bulletins or recalls on the crossfire yet...knock on wood!This german trans has been around for awhile so I'm assuming its a fluke thing.Probably an assembly line screw up by some second shift at the plant.