by mezmo » Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:43 pm
Hi Gage,
Congrats on the new TowVee, sharp looking. Ford is finally getting their
styling appealing.
Just a general pondering now:
One thing I can never understand, though, is why anyone in a HOT
climate - down south, desert areas, Mediterranean climates etc. would
buy a black or dark colored vehicle. They act like rolling solar collectors!!!
I know it is ultimately a matter of personal choice, whether due to likes,
taste, traditional "status" values and such. But I guess I can't see the
reason why so few consider the practical aspects of vehicle color
choice in their climate.
Black and dark colors put a really big additional load on the AC
system and thus will increase its wear and tear and operating expense,
and affects its function and diminishes performance.
To me, a really dark vehicle w/o AC is torture in the hot full summer sun,
even with all the windows down.
As. I said earlier, just wondering. No value judgments intended or
meant. I'm a firm believer in personal choice.
Cheers,
Norm/mezmo
If you have a house - you have a hobby.