Carl 1 Lucky Texan wrote:

> 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.
>>
>>
>
> Own 03 H6 Outback, and 06 2.5l WRX wagon. Both A/C systems are adequate
> for Texas. TheWRX has window tinting. The Outback does not. I'd say,
> even thoygh it is never garaged, my WRX is slighly better at cooling.
> Perhaps because it's smaller and/or due to the tinting. I would highly
> recomend tinting should you move to a souhtern State.
>
> Carl
>
>


I just wanted to add that no one in Texas expects miracles from auto
A/C. We are accustomed to waiting as much as 15-20 minutes for some
comfort to show itself. And tinting will not prevent a parked car from
getting as hot inside as an untinted car, (just takes longer to heat up)
- but it can knock 10 minutes or more off the speed at which the
interior cools down and makes it easier for the A/C to maintain a
comfortable setting.

Carl


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