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Originally Posted by MerDoX' post='883200' date='May 19 2009, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by consultingdoc' post='883786' date='May 19 2009, 09:11 PM
Hi all,
This is my first post, and I'm looking for y'all's expert opinions. I'm looking at buying my first BMW -- a new, 2010 535i. But, in perusing the posts in other fora, I've seen lots claiming that the A/C in Bimmers is bad, slow, weak, and, in general, not adequate for hot American climates. This could be a killer for my desire to buy a BMW instead of a Lexus, since summer temps in Dallas often go above 100 degrees F. Can anyone give me information and/or your opinion (based on published data or your own experience) regarding the ability of Bimmers in general and 535i's in particular, to cool the car on a hot Texas (or other southern state) summer day? How effective is the A/C, how cool, how long to cool the car, does it break down after a few years of use?
Many thanks.
This is my first post, and I'm looking for y'all's expert opinions. I'm looking at buying my first BMW -- a new, 2010 535i. But, in perusing the posts in other fora, I've seen lots claiming that the A/C in Bimmers is bad, slow, weak, and, in general, not adequate for hot American climates. This could be a killer for my desire to buy a BMW instead of a Lexus, since summer temps in Dallas often go above 100 degrees F. Can anyone give me information and/or your opinion (based on published data or your own experience) regarding the ability of Bimmers in general and 535i's in particular, to cool the car on a hot Texas (or other southern state) summer day? How effective is the A/C, how cool, how long to cool the car, does it break down after a few years of use?
Many thanks.
But for shits and giggles, I live in San Antonio and have no probs at all. I hear some cars are like cold as ice as soon as you turn the ac on, I have never been so lucky but it usually only takes a few minutes and im ice cold...
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='883157' date='May 20 2009, 01:26 AM
Hey Bteljuice....thanks for posting this, whether or not it is taken seriously, is not up to you, just know you did the right thing! 
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Originally Posted by Bteljuice' post='882877' date='May 19 2009, 03:08 AM
This was forwarded to me by my father today, just wanted to share. Stay healthy guys, for you and your family 
Do not turn on A/C immediately as soon as you enter Your .... CAR!
Attachment 79722
Please open the windows after you enter your car and do not turn ON the
air-conditioning immediately. According to a research done, the car dashboard,
sofa, air freshener emits Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen- take note
of the heated plastic smell in your car). In addition to causing cancer, it poisons
your bones, causes anemia, and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure
will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer may also cause miscarriage.
Attachment 79723
Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50 mg per sq. ft. A car parked indoors with
the windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene. If parked outdoors
under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up
to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level... & the people inside the car will
inevitably inhale an excess amount of the toxins.
Attachment 79724
It is recommended that you open the windows and door to give time for
the interior to air out before you enter. Benzene is a toxin that affects your
kidney and liver, and is very difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.
Do not turn on A/C immediately as soon as you enter Your .... CAR!
Attachment 79722
Please open the windows after you enter your car and do not turn ON the
air-conditioning immediately. According to a research done, the car dashboard,
sofa, air freshener emits Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen- take note
of the heated plastic smell in your car). In addition to causing cancer, it poisons
your bones, causes anemia, and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure
will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer may also cause miscarriage.
Attachment 79723
Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50 mg per sq. ft. A car parked indoors with
the windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene. If parked outdoors
under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up
to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level... & the people inside the car will
inevitably inhale an excess amount of the toxins.
Attachment 79724
It is recommended that you open the windows and door to give time for
the interior to air out before you enter. Benzene is a toxin that affects your
kidney and liver, and is very difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.
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Originally Posted by consultingdoc' post='883786' date='May 19 2009, 09:11 PM
Hi all,
This is my first post, and I'm looking for y'all's expert opinions. I'm looking at buying my first BMW -- a new, 2010 535i. But, in perusing the posts in other fora, I've seen lots claiming that the A/C in Bimmers is bad, slow, weak, and, in general, not adequate for hot American climates. This could be a killer for my desire to buy a BMW instead of a Lexus, since summer temps in Dallas often go above 100 degrees F. Can anyone give me information and/or your opinion (based on published data or your own experience) regarding the ability of Bimmers in general and 535i's in particular, to cool the car on a hot Texas (or other southern state) summer day? How effective is the A/C, how cool, how long to cool the car, does it break down after a few years of use?
Many thanks.
This is my first post, and I'm looking for y'all's expert opinions. I'm looking at buying my first BMW -- a new, 2010 535i. But, in perusing the posts in other fora, I've seen lots claiming that the A/C in Bimmers is bad, slow, weak, and, in general, not adequate for hot American climates. This could be a killer for my desire to buy a BMW instead of a Lexus, since summer temps in Dallas often go above 100 degrees F. Can anyone give me information and/or your opinion (based on published data or your own experience) regarding the ability of Bimmers in general and 535i's in particular, to cool the car on a hot Texas (or other southern state) summer day? How effective is the A/C, how cool, how long to cool the car, does it break down after a few years of use?
Many thanks.
05-19-2009, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by lightfytr' post='883819' date='May 19 2009, 09:37 PM
Hey doc, first of all Welcome, second, this is called thread jacking! Start a new thread and ask the question...
But for shits and giggles, I live in San Antonio and have no probs at all. I hear some cars are like cold as ice as soon as you turn the ac on, I have never been so lucky but it usually only takes a few minutes and im ice cold...
But for shits and giggles, I live in San Antonio and have no probs at all. I hear some cars are like cold as ice as soon as you turn the ac on, I have never been so lucky but it usually only takes a few minutes and im ice cold...
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='883837' date='May 19 2009, 10:47 PM
Boulderdash! I've never had better A/C than in BMWs. Now you kids get off my lawn!
