[wrickem]

I just keep mine in full auto 72° All year long and am always comfortable. In the summer, I put the dial on blue just because I want cold air from the vents , the winter I keep it on red because I want no cold air coming in. I've done this in every BMW I've had without any problems. I like never having to fiddle around to be comfortable. And the plus is I most likely won't have the fan picture wear out.