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      02-19-2020, 09:29 AM   #14
HighlandPete
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Drives: BMW F11 535i Touring
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Location: Scotland, Highland Region

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Originally Posted by Sussex_G20 View Post
Not an ‘e’ but my 330i is by far the quickest car i have ever had to warm up. Normally within a couple of miles. If i sit on the drive with frost covering the windows I am able to drive away after a few minutes defrosted only by heating and ventilation. Mind you do need the heated seats and wheel when off to the gym early on such days in shorts, the leather is definitely cold!
You are benefiting from the electric auxiliary heating element in the HVAC system, now also included on the G20 petrol models. Engine can still be cold, but warm air is coming into the cabin within a minute or so. Also assists the speed of engine warm up, as there isn't the immediate draw on any heat in the coolant.
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