Mine never starts in 2nd, whether in auto or manual mode, and 1, 2, or 3 makes no difference. Like this on my LCI, as well as my former 2013. Most days I would love to start in 2nd all the time as long as there was no slippage as mentioned by the OP.
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Current:
2019 911 targa 4 | GT Silver Metallic
2019 X3 M40i | Glacier Silver
Past:
2013 911 C4S | 2019 X2 M35i | 2015 M5 Comp | 2013 M5 | 2013 640i | 2010 535xi | 2007 525xi
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