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tter of giving value for the dollar 0 a buying public which is in a sition to expect that value. Price is, of course, the main rea- son for buying one of these cars, but (the standard anti-lock brakes is a jor inclusion on such an afford- iii car, and something for which M deserves credit. The other thing to remember is it is built by GM. If you lose a fan belt in Wawa, the local garage is ikely to have a replacement, Same Lees for brake pads and oil filters. T As noted at the top of this story, Pontiac dealers are anxious to talk sale as the economy has hit them just as hard as the imports. veryone knows there is a lot of Eat-up demand out there. It's a Weighing in at 2,484 pounds (coupe) and 2,502 pounds (sedan), you can image how well the V6 propels this car. The suspension is MacPherson strut at the front and twist beam and trailing arms at the rear. There are, however, two levels of suspension bits, one for boule- yard cruising, the other for more spiiited driving. And the LE coupe also features 'aerodynamic styling with wide 'bodycolor, bodyside moulding; soft front and rear fascias; rub strip mouldings; composite headlamps, front air dam, windshield wipers and door window frames finished in black and custom 14-inch bolt-on wheel covers over 185-series all- season radial tires. So as a firs/car, the Sunbird does make a lot of sense, thus the reason why it sells so well. The LE coupe has more room than chief rivals Ford Escort and Mustang LX but it comes standard with ABS and self-aligning wheels. There is also the safety factor of automatic door locks to consider. On the four-cylinder, for exam- ple, there is a straight-in retum oil dipstick. On a black night, hundred miles from nowhere, a little thing like that helps. But there are a number of little things on this car which please which are the result of refining the Sunbird over the past decade. F And for those buyers who expect value-added options, these include: console armrest, split folding rear seat; front and rear seats carpeted floor mats; rally gauges; cruise con- trol; intermittent wipers; power windows with express down for the driver; trunk release; a special lamp group; Delco ETS AM/FM stereo with CD player; even a removable sunroof on the coupe, but not the IE sedan. They are also a picky lot who know what they want and will not accept a "tinbox" for their money. They expect a North American car to provide certain items as standard. _ ' Of course the big change for . 1993 is the fact the 140 hp V6 has finally found its way to the entry level product. This 3.l-litre engine employs a five-speed (standard) transaxle or three-speed (optional) automatic to drive the front wheels. Standard engine is a20-litre, inline four-cylinder with 110 hp using the same transmissions as the V6. All Sunbirds have power front discs and rear drum brakes with four-wheel, anti-lock brakes stan- dard as well as rack-and-pinion power steering. buyers know what they want (Continued from page 1) 'average age of 37 and a medium income of $43,000. Sunbird For about $15,000 less than the Audi Avant Quattro. there is now t. _ hen your thmk of four, 1llt/r wheel dnve station wag- v t ons with turbos and four-channel anti-lock brakes, two :cars spring to mind. Audi and Subaru. Besides fantasyland prices, Audi Aunt Quattro wagons (which by the way are no longer offered in Canada) suffered from poor perfor- mance, cruddy interiors and mediocre assembly. When Audi does decide to sell what it now brands the 100 Quattro Wagon (it's still the same old 5000 in my mind). it should be in the (C)$43.000 range. It will not offer a turbo but a 2.8-litre V6. In fact, the only four- wheel drive Audi with a turbo is a highly-stressed sedan called the S4 costing (C )$5 1 S50. Subaru Touring Wagau packs extra punch Wed By Jim Robinson Special to the Beaver day, Mar 're cars, but rakes is a an afford- for which 19, Wtlg,- and two and the Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon at a list price of $27,499, It offers everything the previous 4WD Legacy wagon had. but now with the extra punch of 30 more horses, Only Ferrari. Porsche and Subaru offer production cars with 180-degree or "boxer' engine. Subaru being by for the most prolif- ic making nothing but for its Legacy. Loyale, and SVX vehicles. But like the rest of the line, the design is seen as necessary for over- all long-life, the core concept behind every Subaru. When a new feature is added, like a turbo, it is only after literally years of testing to make sure it will not decrease the working life of the car. The Legacy Wagon continues the use of a 2.2-litre flat four with four valves per cylinder, sequential fuel injection, and distributorless igni- BOTTOM LINE PRICE GLENLEVEN JEEP/EAGLE ’ 1/2 PRICE OPTION DISCOUNTS OPTION DISCOUNTS 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4 DR TOTAL DISCOUNTS Air Conditioning - - - - AM/FM Cassette Dual Power Heated Mirrors Power Windows & Locks TOTAL OPTION DISCOUNTS 26K Laredo Decor Package Discount Automatic Transmission I 4.0 L Engine 6 cyl. Owners Choice Protection Plan Standard YOU HELPED MAKE JEEP ”WEE THE BEST SELLING COMPACT SPORT UNLI'TV VEHCLE N CANADA'S HISTOIY‘ TEST DRIVE IMPREZA TODAY! PLUS ALL 1993 SUBARUS INCLUDE THE NEV _Iiil!lrTiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiTiiiii ' -\-\.I_L/ I l\\./IV| VIVLI W..-” . “luv. vvuoncl Ull VVUHUII Security Cargo Cover on Wagon Dual Dashboard Cup Holder And Much, Much More.' EST DRIVE IMPREZA TODAY! I "" All moo Ct In Arht Ir" .. .,~.. ”H- -. w.- - Ey! '25, 905 , tion introduced. The turbo produces 160 hp. More importantly, it pro- vides l8l torques atjust 2,800 rpm, a speed at which most engines oper- ate in North American conditions, In addition to full-time all-wheel aiiysultii1/,Nl.Fti,,IpfpAKvtt,uuE 'asern0t'elLser0antrrmtwhtmlttrreeorw $2,105 $1,030 $1,075 $515 $95 $28 $437 F4EiN/V NEW 3 YEAR SliBARU CARE PROGRAM FOR ROADSIDE EMERGENCIES ASSISTANCE 2400 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD WEST 845-3577 Automotive Also available In All-Wheel DIM Inside, the Touring Wagon has what Subaru calls its "Euro-Trim" interior. It's not as dank and dark as the Audi, but I have seen a special order version with wood inlay on the dashboard which brightened things up considerably. Come to think of it, that same inlay would look great on the entire Legacy model line. Perhaps, Subaru will consider offering it through its deal- er network. MERAY of OAKVILLE Touring Wagon h equipment including locks, dual outside two-way moon roof. driver's side airbag, at stereo AM/FM cassette The list doesn't " Touring Wagon has wagon. It's the start of an interest- ing vehicle for someone who wants to turn up the boost. Also standard is air conditioning, THERE COULD NOT BE A BETTER TIME TO BUY A NEW OR USED VOLVO 5Q Buddv 845-6623 FOR DETAILS 300 South Service Rd. w., o.E.w. & iiiiriiii CALL (iCf)Ciili)jSitLlltiiLtuetL,i )del iir conditioning, and an 80-watt stop there. the IS full power windows, door mirrors and a At a green light. the only real giveaway is the tunctioning scoop on the hood. It you're observant other minor changes include body- color grille and door handles along with round air intakes on the deep and rounded front valance panel/spoiler. Power does not jolt into being as was the case with first and second generation turbos. By getting the turbo to provide most of its torque below 3,000 rpm, the kinetic energy is split by a multi-plate transfer clutch which provides optimum power distribution between the front and back set of wheels. A computer constantly monitors what Standard is the tilt wheel with memory, cruise control, sports front seats with a lumbar adjust for the driver and fold-down split rear seats with privacy cover on a roller. At a green light, the only real giveaway is the functioning scoop on the hood. lf you‘re observant _ x 't - l ' a 2....... _ __-_,_ . __- Vi---',- F,e l ~;;-.~ 5.1mm ' A ONE WEEK CARIBBEAN CRUISE M TWO AND A FREE ENTRY m MERA Y 0F OAKVILLE'S BRA w FOR acme was extra Vanda PURCHASE ANY NEW OR USED VOLVO AND WITH RECEIVE Bell Cellular Motorola Mobile Phone nbeexaclryassi [DE As I've noted in the past, Subaru has concentrated on good engineer: ing as opposed to flashy excess. With the SVX luxury sports/pee sonal couple, and now the Legacy Touring Wagon, Subaru is building cars which stand out in the parking lot as well as having all that Subaru dependability under the skin. I the wheels are doing to determini where the best adhesion can be arid that, in turn, improves directiooiit stability as a beneficial side effect. ; With the advantage of having four wheels putting power on M ground, rounding corners open} doors to an expanding world whe'tE the fully independent suspension can be used in the manner for whim it was designed - road holding. C' But there is also the practicality factor of 71 cubic feet of cargo space inside making the Subam Legacy Touring Wagon one of the fastest station wagons in the coum try to boot. w FREE Sony CDX~A55RFW. Dist Jockey. 10-Disc co Change: