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From: lute@abnjh.UUCP (J. Collymore)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: A Final Query: Air Conditioning?
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Date: Fri, 16-Mar-84 09:37:29 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar 16 09:37:29 1984
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I would like to thank all of you who sent me mail, or posted to the net, your
opinions or experience concerning power steering on compact cars.

I have decided NOT to get power steering.  HOWEVER, one final consideration
remains:  Whether to get air conditioning. 

I live in Central New Jersey, and commute 30+ miles (highway each way) to work.
Air conditioning is a relief usually between late June and mid-September (ca. 3
months of the year).

My major concerns and questions are:

PROS - A/C will make me and my passangers comfortable 3 months out of the year.

CONS - A/C is about $700-$800 option on the Mazda 626.
     - Will I lose mileage when it's running AND when it's off?
     - Will its added weight now require that I GET power steering to
       compensate?
     - Will it interfere greatly with me (or a mechanic) working on the engine?

In short:  IS IT WORTH IT?

Those of you with compact cars, living in parts of the country that have
3 hot months to the year; I would be VERY interested in your opinions.

Again, thank you.


					Jim Collymore