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16 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 30, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com The evolution of Ford's SUV/pickup truck crossbreed - 07 Sport Trac Continued from Page 15 behind the wheel wells and one large bin near the passenger compartment bulkhead. Unfortunately, they're not as useful as Honda's single bin. The compartment near the cab requires a stretch over the bed sides or a climb into the box for access, while the two smaller bins would be easier to access if the tailgate swung aside as well as dropped like the Ridgeline. A hard tonneau cover is optional ($895), as is a tubular aluminum bed extender ($230). Side steps and a roof rack are also optional on the XLT and standard on the Limited, with 17-inch wheels standard and 18-inchers optional. Inside is where the 5-passenger Sport Trac benefits most from its Explorer lineage. Like the SUV, the pickup takes a major step forward in refinement and NVH. Aside from some engine noise, the cabin is hushed. And there's nary a squeak or rattle. Ford says it is about five decibels quieter than the 2006 Honda Ridgeline it tested internally. Sport Trac also uses the Explorer's new console-mounted shifter and dashboard design, albeit with less of the sport-ute's dressy bits. On the safety front, two-row side curtain airbags are now optional at $600. Two-tone leather seats, power pedals and a class exclusive heated windshield ($405) borrowed from Land Rover are just a few of the options across the range. A navigation system will be added later for Limited models. As before, the Sport Trac's floors are an easy-clean rubber. Regrettably, regular carpet is not offered. The second row has the most legroom in its class and can easily seat three, and also folds in a 60/40 split, though again, it lacks the flip and fold tricks of the Ridgeline. All told, the '07 Sport Trac is a convincing evolution of Ford's SUV/pickup truck crossbreed, it's handsome looks and economyminded V8 should help it earn even more fans, if not Ford's "Built Tough," reputation. Auto EVERYTHING WINDSHIELD CHIP REPAIR ALIGNMENT SPECIAL $ 39 90 $ Automotive Ltd. $ SOME MODELS EXTRA SOME MODELS EXTRA 6990 END OF SALE OUMMERSUMMER SALE E FREE LOCAL SHUTTLE AVAILABLE! SERVICE INSPECITON 72 Point inspection, check brake, oil & filter & tire rotation. Some models extra ON SELECTED ITEMS 39 49 PER WHEEL FROM 90 BRAKE SPECIAL Service Calipres Change Brake Disc and Pads (parts extra) Some models extra. $ FROM 49 90 90 TUNE-UPS OPEN SATURDAYS TOO! $ 3990 Plus Parts Some Models Extra SAFETY INSPECTION Repairs extra $ 90 COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC ENGINE LIGHTS, ETC. $ 39 SAVE ON RADIA TOR & COOLING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL & TIMING BEL TS TRIPLE TREADS RA TED #1 BY CONSUMERS! CAR & VAN TIRES FROM THREE TREAD ZONES FOR SUPERIOR TRACTION IN ANY WEATHER TripleTred tires offer 3 unique tread zones and 3 compounds for improved handling on dry, rainsoaked and snow covered roads. GOODYEAR $ SKYTRAK II Size: P155/80R13 P185/65R14 P195/70R14 P195/65R15 $ 59 ** 95 GOODYEAR ASSURANCETM TRIPLETRED For cars & Vans GOODYEAR FORTERATM TRIPLETRED For SUVs TECHNOLOGY Event Price ** DEALER MAY SELL FOR LESS All-season tread pattern for grip in all weather conditions. Event Price Deeply carved Aquachutes for wet roads. Volcanic sand and glass for snow and ice Reinforced shoulders for unexpected maneuvers on dry pavements 59.95 $ 67.95** $ 68.95** $ 72.95** Size: P235/75R15 P215/70R15 P235/70R16 P265/75R16 SALE FREE LOCAL SHUTTLE AVAILABLE! 141.95** 154.95** $ 161.95** $ 193.95** $ $ ** DEALER MAY SELL FOR LESS SALE SALE OPEN SATURDAYS TOO! 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA GLE Loaded and immaculate. Auto trans, air, stereo CD, 6 speakers, leather, alloy rims, power roof. 2005 NISSAN SENTRA GXE $ 1994 BUICK PARK AVE $ SALE 1096 AUDI A4 4-door, auto, V6, excellent shape, service records, warranty. $ 8,990* Auto trans, air, stereo, power windows & locks, low kms, factory warranty. 14,990* Loaded with leather & all the toys. No rust, new tires & brakes. 4,990* $ 8,990* SALE SALE SALE SALE 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 DR. SPORTS COUPE Automatic trans., air cond., stereo, CD, silver-grey metallic, factory warranty. 42,000 kms! 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE One owner, low ks (43,000ks) fully equipped, leather, ABS, Bose stereo etc. Must see! 2001 NISSAN SENTRA EX One owner! 4 door, 5 speed, air & stereo, only 15,000 kms! 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN $ $ 8,990* $ 21,990* $ 9,980* Air cond, auto trans, stereo, 7 passenger, V6, warranty. 11,990* NOW AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR 297 Speers Rd. Oakville Dorval Dr Kerr St. Jeff Young Service Ken Young Sales Paul Samborski Service Brendan Browne Service N.E. CORNER OF DORVAL & SPEERS QEW Speers Lakeshore Rd. AUTO GLASS & WINDSHIELDS Chris Potter Expert installation and quality glass. 40 years combined experience. Insurance claims welcome. Straight purchase, specials too! Reasonable Prices, Excellent Quality, Great Warranty! Call 905-827-7477