alt.home.repair wrote:
any thoughts?

Trane, 13 SEER, var speed, XR12, R22: $3500

Is this a heat pump or A/C only? If it is a heat pump then that's a
good installed price for this equipment here in Florida, and it would be
my choice among those listed. Get a 10 year factory parts and labor
warranty for another $400 or so and you won't have to worry about
anything until 2015.

Also see if your local power company offers a rebate for installing 12
SEER heat pumps.