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Old 05-09-06, 08:29 AM
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Hello I recently purchased a 02 IS 300 and I was wondering if it is normal for 1st gear on the automatic tranny to be so short. When you accelerate from a dead stop the car shifts to 2nd gear rather quickly. Can anyone tell me if this is normal?

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yes... it's normal.
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Old 05-10-06, 08:33 AM
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Thanks for your help Juniorsdad.
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