Every now and then its a nice day, but not always and since I have a black interior I do sometimes end up kicking the A/C on. When I do not need it though, I do not use it. I have windows, I use them, but it bugs me when some people refuse to ever turn the A/C off.
Actually, when you have the windows open and the A/C off in today's cars it creates so much drag that you use more gas with the windows open. I still enjoy it sometimes but contrary to what you would believe, the gas usage is down with windows up and A/C on.
I don't really use my a/c either. I went to use it recently and it wasn't getting very cold so I took it to the a/c guys and they said if you don't use it regularly then all the gas slowly seeps out and you need to regas it again. Anyways, $110 later I now have to use my air con every few weeks.
I open my windows first too. If it's smoking hot outside I will put the A/C on and roll up the windows. I do prefer the fresh air though over the A/C air. It's better on the gas mileage too.
I live in GA and it is already in the high 80's here. I haven't been running the A/C in the mornings but about noon it starts getting muggy and so I turn it on from then on till about 6pm. In the summer it stays on.
I have an older car (1989), so the A/C is a little shaky. Thus, I prefer windows. I realize they create some drag, and I can definitely feel some pull when I drive on the freeway, but I like fresh air. A/C, and especially heat, give me headaches sometimes too.
Any help I can get to increase the MPG thrills me. I like the fresh air but I mostly travel on interstate highways so I would be decreasing my MPG just to get the fresh air I could get if I went for a walk, which I do daily.
Don't use the A/C!
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