Yes, this is an '82 300TD. I should have mentioned that.

You may be right about the downshift being to 2nd rather than first. Regardless, if I listen when slowing down I can hear the downshift. If I hit the accelerator after the downshift, it takes off just the way I like it. If I do not slow down quite enough or pay attention enough, then when I hit the accelerator coming out of the turn, it has the delay of the downshift which I do not care for. Whether talking of the downshift to first or the downshift to second, can I adjust the no-pedal downshift point higher?