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      08-07-2011, 09:45 AM   #30
richardew
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It saves power over using aircon in the summer and makes the cabin feel bright.
Actually it makes the vehicle less aerodynamic when open and therefore less fuel effecient. I know in my FX manual it states that windows up, sunroof closed and a/c on is more fuel efficient than a/c off, windows and sunroof open. Perhaps when we all have our X3s we can do the experiment.
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