"Tony Hwang" <dragon40@shaw.ca> wrote in message
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> M.J. wrote:
>> I have a 2000 Impreza with the 2.2 litre engine. The horsepower is
>> fine, for my leisurely requirements, but the air conditioning is rather
>> weak. I live in the mountains so except for a few weeks of
>> extreme weather this slight deficiency doesn't bother me.
>>
>> But what if I were to move to Florida or Arizona (which I may)?
>> Should I even consider buying a new Subaru? I guess my question
>> is are the new 2.5 litre engines any better in this respect than the
>> 2.2L?
>>
>> I used to drive a 2.8litre V-6 Chevy Corsica and the GM air conditioning
>> in that car was very strong. Not comparable to a four cylinder at all.
>> Any
>> suggestions what import cars have strong AC? The Volkswagen 2.5L
>> 5 cylinder engines have supposedly good air. Any others?
>>
>> Thanks for any help. I hope to be buying a new car this winter. Maybe
>> I can go test the a/c's before it gets to cold to figure out which ones
>> are
>> strong and which not.
>>
>> M.J.
>>
>>
> Hi,
> My family always had one or two Subaru. a/c system needs service too.
> Even cars with smaller engines have a/c and they are adequate in hot
> climate. I used to drive small cars in Phoenix, AZ and never felt a/c
> was not doing a good job. If you think your car's a/c is not working well,
> have it checked out.


Always, a good idea, but small cars seem to have AC that feels
weaker, in general. Engineers figure a lesser AC unit will do just
fine cooling a smaller space. AC is subjective too. I am from a far
northern climate, poorly tolerant of heat. Probably would have a
very hard time in Phoenix, at least for the first summer, or so.

M.J.