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5W l v - - -_-N._ A4 - Automotlvo While We hr, lil iliwni)us, Else ih I “PW )llr comma! YOUR EXCLUSIVE LEXUS DEALER FOR MISSISSAUGA or HSI _r,1t'-iir Erin Park MI LEXUS TOYOTA M) CR The much more than Ilit Hesenljne‘ The illy ff n lor a le tll rs slam muons aulomo‘ blur tay, May Gl pursuit dn that pu -‘\ nd tr at the " perfection means conslanlly slrivin )9 m I) horsepower and wself out in tr appealing (I! 1t rr (llf W118 io/loo m a nimble m ir hfrlia, PllISUCYOI JoubIe-wishbone sus ERIN MILLS AUTO PAM, 2411 MOTORWAY BLVD. MISSISSAUGA (416) 828-7711 u! it in a manner [hat rnsurr improve. And w ; (183W. NIB” If in! 1M0" " slam al tte W (NW Il W) WI yy car in Canada? It's not Tempo or Accord or even Taurus or Caprice. It's the Chevrolet Cavalier which has been the most popular car in this coun- try for the past three years in a row. In l99l(the only stats which fell readily to hand), Cavalier was the number one car in Canada with 53,377 versions sold. It was also the sales leader in l990 knocking Tempo out of the spot Ford's econocar had dominated in the four preceding years. Also in 1991, Sunbird (a clone of the Cavalier) finished fourth overall with 32.625 sales. That's really quite amazing for a design which has been with us for the better part of a decade. Sales should to trailing off now, not going through the roof. Chevrolet states in the overview to its I992 model line-up: No other nameplate offers such a wide range of body styles to choose from: coupe. sedan, convertible and wagon in a oanoolv or trims trom: coupe, sedan, convertible and wagon in a panoply or trims starting with the popular Value Leader line. And Cavalier is Canada's lowest-priced vehicle with standard anti-lock brakes let alone the added safety of power door locks with automatic locking features." They did not mention quality control in the press kit; but if there is anything you notice these days about GM cars it's the new-found By JIM ROBINSON Special to the Bea ver Chevrolet adds convertible to popular Cavalier line-up hat's the most popular 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible " mg panic stops. The 3.l-litre V6 is almost defect-proof. Tune it regularly and change the oil by the schedule and this motor should last for 200,000 kms. With the I85 torques it pro- duces, it makes sense to order the RS with the three-speed automatic although the standard transmission is a rwe-speed manual. North America still leads the world in the appreciation of how a soft top should work. On the Cavalier simply unhook two They paid for it in a I drop from 50 per cent per cent. GM wants sh, the way to do it is quality product. You can go from the "basic transport" Cavalier VL (which stands for Value Leader); through a comprehensively equipped RS wagon (where you can really drive a bargain with your dealer); to the deceptively fast 224 sports couple. But for many first-time buyers now that the sun is back, their first choice is the Cavalier RS convert- ible; plus the return last year after a two-year absence of a drop top in 224 trim, a hot number indeed. All converts now have a glass rear window, a good move on GM's that am the desire to build them a found out the hard way 80s you can't sell the nitely the only budget convertible with a six] Power locks have been made standard on all Cavaliers as is GM's own ABS VI anti-lock brak- ing system. GM re-invented the system using fewer parts and incorporating a closed loop conrqy uration which eliminates the heavy pulsing from the brake pedal dur- clamps and the top stows we in the boot behind the rear seats With the top down, the V6 gi the " Before we get to the fun part, let's review some of the basics. The standard engine in the car is the 2.2-litre. 110 hp transverse four-cylinder driving the front wheels. It's okay, but there is also the option of the I40 hp V6 in RS convertibles, RS wagons and it's standard in the 224. This is just about the only V6 you can buy in the economy car category and defi- nitely the only budget convertible 300 SOUTH SERVICE RD. W. _ Q.E.W. & DORVAL DRIVE t SUZUK| 1rt 845-6623 Now when you buy any 1993 2-door Sidekick 4x4. Meray Suzuki of Oakville will give you a 12-speed Raleigh Summit Mountain Bike at no extra charge! That's two great sets of wheels at one great low price! And on top of this, the best 4x4 in its class comes with loads of other fantastic features. But visit Meray Suzuki of Oakville soon, because quantities are limited. car reaches . Shift-on-the-fly 4-Wheel Drive . Suzuki Secure No- Charge Alarm and Roadside Assistance . Rear Wheel Anti-lock Braking System . Great Mileage: 27 mpg (10.4 L/100 km) City and 32 mpg (8.9 L/100 km) Highway exhaust, a built-in matically WE'RE PEDDLING A DREAM DEAL ON 2 DOOR SIDEKICKS "Excludes Freight/P.D.l.. ($690) taxes and licence. Vehicle not exactly as shown. MSRP based on JA 5-speed model. burbl pEEEllTIT] MERAY s SUZUKI If afet WE NOW CARRY $12,895*t. M sports couple. first-time buyers s back, their first 1lier RS convert- kmh u 3M n correctly. GM way in the early the public junk. a market share :ent to about 36 HT: ll throu " und from ' a clunk, m: which 1C mce ell h and (mama down spac Choosing city streets or nipping down the 400, the convertible rarely sees more than 3,000 rpm on the tach. With the V6 you don't get that out-of-breath feeling of a four struggling to keep up with your feelings. As readers may have noted at the introduction of this story,, Cavalier almost sells itself. Along with excellent build quality, iU/e'1 is the security of a large dealer net- work. Dealers have also been give their marching orders regardin customer satisfaction. The Cavalier enjoys the strongest resale value of all Chev passenger cars. And of course, there really isn't a rational reason to buy a convert- ible in our climate. But there are those times, like my Saturday night ride to Mono Mills, when no other car but a con- vertible would do - the air, the smells, and the sounds makin every dollar of the purchase pric worth it. Last summer, I had the chance to go out for a latenight spin over to Mono Mills and back. With the top down and the heat on just a tad, I want to thank Brian Master at CHFI for a knockout selection of oldies which made that quiet drive just that much more enjoyable. While GM was discovering quality control, they were also dis- covering good seats. The new reclining buckets in the convertible are finally supportive for everyone and they can be ordered in an optional vinyl, perfect if you get caught out in a rain shower. Another bit of attention paid to detail is the wheel covers. They have been specially designed to stay put. just that much more enjoyable. Steering is power-assisted rack and pinion with a competent MacPherson strut system at the front with a simple twist beam at the rear. You can order the optional FE2 sport suspension on the RS convertible which I recommend. Buy the 224 convert and you get all the handling goodies. At night, all gauges are perfect- ly visible and I was surprised at the lack of wind roar at speed. If' you need room to haul kids and playpens, note the wagon ver- sion with rear seat folded flat gives 1,801 litres (63.6 cu. ft) of cargo You know, you just can't beat a ummer evening with the top, The wheel. or. lurnlng "