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Old 03-28-2010, 01:30 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Not a good idea. Puts too much stress on the engine from a start (think, immediately
'lugging' the engine)
Here's an article from the Dallas Morning News giving more
information (article about Saturn, but same reasoning applies):
"Skipping first gear will kill Saturn's clutch faster"
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