I had a compressor go bad on a Dodge Intrepid I used to own. Believe it or not, the dealer gave me the option of a used compressor from a large salvage outfit that warranteed it for three years!
I did it. The warranteed compressor with the clutch was $175. By the time they did all the installation, evacuation, refill and so on it was $320. It worked fine for the next two years until I traded it. A possible option. Remember, all cars are running with "used" parts.
