You might want to re-read your original post before you resort to your usual tactic of lowering the quality of this forum.....

Your original quote was "start in second gear", not "rarely uses 1st".

My question, Bobba's response, and David's confirmation were to your original posting.

The transmission does start in 1st gear. How long it stays there was not the statement you presented.

I think it is clear to everyone but you.