knowit, mine is a week old and I don't have any problems getting mine into first gear. I typically put it in neutral and release the clutch at traffic lights also. I do think the transmission is a little notchy in the lower gears but all the reviews seem to say that, so I think that is a characteristic of this transmission rather than a problem. However, you shouldn't have a problem getting it into gear and I haven't seen any posts where that has been a problem. I think I'd go to the dealer with it.