[77 Canamman]

Originally Posted by pete315

I just can't understand why someone would buy a brand new Grand Am or Can Am and not order it with A/C. It blows my mind when I see these A bodies w/o A/C.

A few thoughts:

1. Much lower cost. The cost of A/C was approximately 10 percent of the entire new car value back in 1977.

2. Less weight. About 120 pounds more is the difference between an A/C and Non A/C car. Better handling, and better performance is the result.

3. Some people just do not like air conditioning due to the dry air it creates.

4. Less complex. Much less clutter on the passengers side of the engine. Plugs are a breeze to change without that compressor and related bracketry in the way.