My 1994 BMW was like this, you would start to pull the handle and the window would come down a little to release the seal. Then you would pull the rest of the way to pop the latch. You couldn't pull too fast or you would risk damaging the weather seal. It kind of sucked.

My E46 had frameless windows and it was similar, as you pulled the handle it would lower the window slightly, and after closing, it would scooch up a bit.

> It kind of sucked.

Literally or proverbially? Either way it's a great way to weather the problem the fun way.