I like to use the vent mode on mine to get hot air out. I don't use it. The wifey does. I've lubed the heck out of it. I know someday I'll get a call saying it won't close. It's okay. I have a full X5 cover to throw over it that day. Once it breaks, I'll close it permanently.

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'06 X5 3.0i - bought @143,123 miles (12/26/20)