On days like the last few that we've had do you drive with all the windows up or down?

I'm all about letting the fresh air in, I'm not a fan of AC.

DH and I used to have an 85 Jeep CJ7 and when the weather warmed up like it is we would take the doors and top off. It's the BEST way to drive around.

Good times.

So what do you do?

Are you an AC Addict or Fresh Air Fiend?

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AC addict

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Other

a/c on and sunroof open

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AC. I have heard that riding with your windows down eats up more gas. I def don't need that

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Posted by Emily

Other

a/c on and sunroof open

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Windows open until I could touch the steering wheel, then the windows went up and the A/C turned on.

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ac on

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AC.

I can't drive with the windows open....ever. The wind hurts my ears.

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Posted by 5ofClubs

AC. I have heard that riding with your windows down eats up more gas. I def don't need that

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Posted by dooodles

Posted by 5ofClubs

AC. I have heard that riding with your windows down eats up more gas. I def don't need that

My BIL showed me the article about this. I know it works better on the highway vs street driving so AC automatically goes on as soon as we hit the highway

If I can stand the heat, I will open the windows. If it is just unbearable the AC goes on.

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if its not tooo humid--down

otherwise if its balls hot like it was yesterday and the day before---a/c on

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Posted by Ophelia

Posted by dooodles

Posted by 5ofClubs

AC. I have heard that riding with your windows down eats up more gas. I def don't need that

My BIL showed me the article about this. I know it works better on the highway vs street driving so AC automatically goes on as soon as we hit the highway

If I can stand the heat, I will open the windows. If it is just unbearable the AC goes on.

can you link me the article? I always thought it was the other way around....

anyway, we usually have the windows open.

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I found this:

Consumer Reports' auto-test department reports that the air conditioner reduces your car's fuel efficiency by up to 10 percent. So to achieve maximum fuel efficiency, motorists should avoid using the air conditioner at speeds below 40 mph and travel with their windows down, explains Gabe Shenhar, senior auto test engineer at Consumer Report's auto-test department.
"But as your speed increases to 45 mph, or highway speeds," says Jason Toews, co-founder of GasBuddy.com, "wind drag becomes an issue. Driving with the windows down increases the drag on your vehicle, resulting in decreased fuel economy by up to 10 percent. Drive at speeds over 55 mph with windows down and you'll decrease fuel economy by up to 20 percent or greater."

Shenhar and Hampshire agree: It's all in your speed.

Link

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I'm really surprised I'm in the minority here.

I love the fresh air!!!

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I hate the A/C but on the way TO work I will put it on because I don't want to arrive all sweaty. On the way home, even if it is over 100 degrees - I am trying to heat up after being frozen all day at work so I will just open the windows!

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I like to windows down when I am moving...nice breeze but when you are stuck in traffic...windows down not good!!

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Posted by melbalalala

Makes me think of putting together pinewood derby cars in Technolog class in 7th grade

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When I get out of work I open the windows to let the stuffy heat out, ride for a few minutes with the windows open then put the AC on and roll the windows up.

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AC addict

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Posted by mommy2bella

Posted by ave1024

AC addict

another addict here as well and married to the opposite.
I usually win with a "wind messes up my hair" comment

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Down. I am anti A/C. I manage my firm so I turn off the A/C at work all the time,too.

The LOVE me here

Message edited 6/11/2008 4:34:20 PM.