I always leave the windows up, unless I'm trying to let the hot air escape before my AC kicks in. My other car is a firebird convertible so if I want some air I drive it. I probably ot to mention my car is an '05 limited coupe and I just hit 20,000 miles. If I didn't drive 80 miles a day, all interstate, all in the zone of the noise I wouldn't complain. I've never driven anything more fun to drive and I test drove the new vette before I bought my crossfire.