Davel, I suppose the answer is very much one of each to his/her own.I have aero screens on mine and the windscreen and hood resides in the barn where it has been comfortably ensconsed for the past seven years. Before that, even with a full screen I only used the hood to convey my wife to hospital for the birth of our son and he is now twelve. I don't think it matters too much as long as you are enjoying the car. Meabh.