Mk3 - air con a must? - condensation?

[WetPaint]

I'll be buying a 2.0 mk3 soon to replace my octavia and I'm trying to decide what spec to get. I believe the only way to not have air con is to get a 2.0i without the 'option pack' so it's unlikely to happen, but will I be stuffed if I dont have it?

I have a mini convertible which steams up quite badly after a cold/damp night and only clears fully with the aircon on. The standard heater fan clears patches but certainly doesnt clear it all which is not ideal. Does the mk3 have the same problem or are the normal fans up to the job?

The only thing I want is the LSD which comes in all the manual 2.0's. The rest of the options I can take or leave if the rest of the car is in good condition.

[WetPaint]

I'll pay more attention in class next time.

Thanks for the info. Have to say I'm not keen on roof down motoring on a cold commute. Call me a wuss if you like.