"Carl 1 Lucky Texan" <alckytxn@swbell.not> wrote in message
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> 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.
Oh yeah, I am aware of this Carl, I've lived for a very brief period
of time in Laredo TX, (hot, hot, hot).
Coupe's with extra large doors are great in southern states- the interior
heat has a chance to quickly escape as one opens such a large doors
as in picture below. No wonder these cars are still popular in places like
Las Vegas, etc.
http://caditalk.com/images/past_even...2-10-08_43.jpg
M.J.