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WmmlimiM: K S T K U ^ SHULTS AUTO SALES ANNOUNCES "WE'RE CHEAPER" AND WE'LL PROVE IT Mini craze increasing With the introduction of the Chrysler Corp. mini-van in 1963, the nation has gone mini-crazy. The ap­ peal is based on many qualities, including better mileage at a lower cost than other vans and truck-like vehicles. For example, a Dodge Caravan gets an estimated 19 miles to the gallon and costs approximately 914,900. In contrast, the 4x4 Ram Charger gets just 11 miles to the gallon and costs 917,153, while a 12- passenger Chrysler B-350 van gets 10 miles and costs 919,067. With each of the three large American auto corporations trying to find their niche in the mini-van market, analysis predict possible price cuts hitting the market around year's end. With Chrysler having the clear jump, their appeal is aimed toward young families -- particularly women. Their models have eliminated the steep step up which is common in pickup trucks and larger vans, and front-wheel drive with a K-car platform help produce car-like handling with bet­ ter traction. GM, on the other hand, is in favor or reaching the commercial mar­ ket. Its Astro models are heavier and have less traction than the Chrysler Caravan. While trying tb compete with small delivery trucks which don't even offer passenger seating, GM would also like tp ap­ peal to consumers who need a heavier vehicle to haul boats or campers. Ford is trying to "carve out the middle ground." The last company to reveal their mini-van, the Aeros- tar is equipped with rear-wheel drive. The Aerostar also features low step-in height, but can tow and haul heavier loads -- and is still smaller than GM's models. With the boom continuing, Ford Is counting on its brand-name loyalty to help it catch up in the mini-van race. With a market that could top one million in sales by 1990, the mini-van appears to have become a durable and functional vehicle that fits today's lifestyle. U.S. leasing more vehicles All across the United States, con­ sumers are driving out of the auto showrooms in new cars they don't own. Leasing cars for personal use is a phenomenon that presents dra­ matic impact on the growth poten­ tial of the auto industry. Alttniigi kaeft* began ta toe 1940% by the e&fy 1970s it still ac­ counted for a very small percentage of cars on U.S. roads. Leasing ap­ pealed primarily to business and professional people who could write off the cost as a business investment. During the last decade, however, it is estimated that nearly 25 per­ cent of the cars on U.S. roads were leased, with most of this increase ' coining from cars leased for person­ al use. It is estimated that by 1990, 40 percent of all cars on the road will be leased. Why such a dramatic increase? The basic answer is economics. A compact car that cost $3,000 in 1971 now costs close to $10,000. In addi­ tion to increased price, the average down payment in 1971 was 10 per- i cent. Current down payments have Increased nationally from 20 to 30 percent on new cars. This means that auto buyers are faced with higher prices, higher down pay­ ments, and often higher loan pay­ ments each month. People are attracted to leasing for othe* reasons as well. Retirees lease because they like -the conve­ nience, while for Yuppies, leasing keeps their finances as fluid as their lifestyles. They can enjoy new cars on a regular basis plus fulfill other material desires. Business people look to leasing for simplified record keeping and potential tax benefits. , Women choose 4-wheet drives Women are quickly becoming a major influence in what has beat traditionally seen as a male do­ main, according to a recent article in " Automitive News." American Motors attributes 40 percent of all Jeep four-wheel drive sales to women, and has commis­ sioned a nine-member, female task force to study the needs of this segment. < Women buy 4 WD vehicles for many reasons in the East, many women rely, on the safe handling during baa weather. On the West Coast, many women use 4WD vehi­ cles to drive in the open outdoor spaces. According to Thelma Sib­ ley, supervisor at AMC and mem­ ber of the task force, "It's more a convenience out in the West and a necessity in the East." The Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer are the specific vehicles chose most frequently by women because they are the only sport-utility vehicles in their that offer four doors. Another reason attributed to their popularity is fJiat recent models (like new-car models) have been scaled down and made more fuel efficient. OVER 100 TRUCKS ON SALE! Boats Si Marine •2 Sen."-: 77 SLEETCRAFT, 22 ft., Easy Loader traitor, SOS Chivy Marc., 1.0. new stern, low hours, mint cond., SM00. Call after 6 pin. or week ends. 312/650*020 1979 REGAL 21 ft. Cuddy Cabin, M0 hp boat w/ trailer 09,200. Call 015/459-0015. 17V» ft. LARSON Manta- Shark, 140 Hp l/o. Caulklns trailer and equip., asking $4900. 015/330- tm. '45 PEARSON Sailboat: 2T w/ 5 sails, extras, good cond. 15200 After 0,015/4593599 12 FT. JOHN BOAT: 5 HP motor, $325 015/459-0*45 16 FT. AMERICAN Sailboat, full cushioned ctajdy cabin, sleeps 2, custom boom tent, running lights, cockpit cushions, spoilsman trailer. Very Sharp! $2600,115/305-4709 IS FT. CHRYSLER Sailboat, trailer, and cover, exc. cond., tISOO/best. Call after 5,312/639- >442. '02 19 ft. GALAXY, 120 h.p., In­ board/outboard, am/fm cass., '03 Calkins trailer, 'OS season Slip Incl., S0000/best; 015/305- '01 CHRIS CRAFT 10 ft. Runabout, Chevy V-0,10S h.p. & E-Z loading trailer, $3000 will splIt/boot first. 312/439-5062 after 6. HYDROPLANE: Ift., (2). One mint w/controls. $250. One needs work, 0110/best. 16 ft. fiberglass rowboat, needs work,$110/best. $15/455-2356. LARSON 16 ft. Johnson 05 hp., trailer a covers, $2400.$15/305- M FT. Pontoon Boat, 35hp. engine. $100 or best offer. SIS/3054934. 14 FT. HOBIE: 1900, deluxe, 02000/best. After 6:30, 015/455- 2557. '05 SNARK Sea Devil: new, great for beginner. After 6:30, 015/455-2557. 20" AQUA PATIO PONTOON boat with 25 H.P. Johnson motor, $1,950, $15/455-0307. 14 FT. ROW BOAT + motor. $200 each; also small sail boat, $40,015/720-0096, after 6 p.m. or '74 SLICKCRAFT: 2U Ft., Cuddy, OMC 225, low hours, trim tabs, fume detector, recorder, radio, marine tolW, trailer, camper top, excellent condition, $7500.115/344-4555. 14 FT. CRESTLINER, 75 H.P. O.B, w/traller, good cond., w/skl equipment. Must sell, $1,200 or best offer, 015/305- 6160. t? B^*5arvlc! M CamP*rs*Tr«,,«™ ' '79 MARQUIS, 19ft. Cuddy Cabin, stereo, heed, full can­ vas, 105 H.P., I/O, Caulklngs trailer, $7,900, 815/459-7294 mornings. 76 23 Ft. COACHMEN Travel Trailer, sleeps 6+, new awn­ ing, shower & tub, exc. cond., $S300/negotlable. $15/720-012$, efter 4; or $15/720-0907. , SWITZERCRAFT, 16 ft., 65 hp Merc, w/ trailer, $1,500/ best. 015/344-2496- leave message. BOAT SPACE (Mooring piers), Chain of Lake. Fox Rfver, $99 season. $15/305-0169. 5 X 0 T r a i l e r , $ S O O . $ 1 5 / 4 5 5 - 6 0 3 1 or 015/459-3176 , SWITZERCRAFT, 16 ft., 65 hp Merc, w/ trailer, $1,500/ best. 015/344-2496- leave message. BOAT SPACE (Mooring piers), Chain of Lake. Fox Rfver, $99 season. $15/305-0169. COLEMAN, Pop-Up, sleeps 6 adults, 3 burner stove, sink, ac/dc convert or, good cond., $1,200,312/426-7790. 83 Snowmobiles YAMAHA 340 GPX.74, w/ cover, needs track; $350/ best. After 6-pm, 312/639-4702. B5 Campers a. Trailers TRAVCO Motor Home, all lux­ urious int., completely customized, mechanically like new, financing avail., $19,900, 015/459-6060. 7 X 12 two axle enclosed cargo trailer, w/gas heater $1000. $15/455-6031 or 459-3176. TRAVEL TRAILER, Holiday. 23*. full bath, furnace, 4 burner stove w/oven, refrlg., much storege, double 30 lb. tanks, comfortably sleeps 4, $2300 or best offer! 015/305-5610. 83 Snowmobiles YAMAHA 340 GPX.74, w/ cover, needs track; $350/ best. After 6-pm, 312/639-4702. B5 Campers a. Trailers TRAVCO Motor Home, all lux­ urious int., completely customized, mechanically like new, financing avail., $19,900, 015/459-6060. 1976 CAVELCADE. 21 ft., self contained, sleeps 6, roll out awning, $2775, $15/455-707$. 1950 CHEVY SCHOOL bus, con­ verted into camper, sleeps 4, exc. cond., 6 cyl., 4 spd., $2100, $15/923-2464. SAVE $4,000 1904 LASHARO Winnl mlnni, front wheel drive, dlesel, 23 mpg, demo model, well equip­ ped, $,700 miles, only $21,500, 312/650-6677. • 40 ft., 1977 5th wheel RV, 2 bdrm., air, microwave, awn­ ings, 5th Wheel skirt, extras, asking, $15,000. Call 015/653- 5666 after 5 p.m. Ideal for per­ manent campsite, excellent condition. SAVE $4,000 1904 LASHARO Winnl mlnni, front wheel drive, dlesel, 23 mpg, demo model, well equip­ ped, $,700 miles, only $21,500, 312/650-6677. • 40 ft., 1977 5th wheel RV, 2 bdrm., air, microwave, awn­ ings, 5th Wheel skirt, extras, asking, $15,000. Call 015/653- 5666 after 5 p.m. Ideal for per­ manent campsite, excellent condition. 197$ SHASTA MINI, exc. cond., double air, tub, $9,750, 312/931-0135. • 40 ft., 1977 5th wheel RV, 2 bdrm., air, microwave, awn­ ings, 5th Wheel skirt, extras, asking, $15,000. Call 015/653- 5666 after 5 p.m. Ideal for per­ manent campsite, excellent condition. 1973 30 FT. FIFTH WHEEL Trailer, very good cond., $4000, $15/459-0014. • 40 ft., 1977 5th wheel RV, 2 bdrm., air, microwave, awn­ ings, 5th Wheel skirt, extras, asking, $15,000. Call 015/653- 5666 after 5 p.m. Ideal for per­ manent campsite, excellent condition. SLIDE-IN CAMPER: Franklin, 11V* ft., sleeps 4, 4 burner stove, Monomelic toilet, shower, double sink, very nice! $1100.; 115/455-5133. '65 OVERLANDER AIRSTREAM 26 ft., air, fur­ nace, radio, new tires, Perfect home for 1 or 2, $3500. or best Offer; $15/455-3663. SLIDE-IN CAMPER: Franklin, 11V* ft., sleeps 4, 4 burner stove, Monomelic toilet, shower, double sink, very nice! $1100.; 115/455-5133. '65 OVERLANDER AIRSTREAM 26 ft., air, fur­ nace, radio, new tires, Perfect home for 1 or 2, $3500. or best Offer; $15/455-3663. MUST SELL! Very clean 1975 El Dorado Motorhome. $5500/best offer. $15/459-7631 ATTENTION ALL R.V. OWNERS Pop Up Purchasers And Contemplative C a m p e r s ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Are you prepared to discover "the ultimate camping ex­ perience;" available to you worldover, year-round, and for the rest of your life? If so, it's as easy as sending a S.A.S.E to: U.S. Vacation Resorts POBox45 Wonder Lake II. 60097 Or By Calling $15/720-0941 MUST SELL! Very clean 1975 El Dorado Motorhome. $5500/best offer. $15/459-7631 ATTENTION ALL R.V. OWNERS Pop Up Purchasers And Contemplative C a m p e r s ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Are you prepared to discover "the ultimate camping ex­ perience;" available to you worldover, year-round, and for the rest of your life? If so, it's as easy as sending a S.A.S.E to: U.S. Vacation Resorts POBox45 Wonder Lake II. 60097 Or By Calling $15/720-0941 LITTLE HOBO 20 ft., com­ pletely self contained w/alr, '73 Olds 00 set up to pull, $3300 for both, negotieble. 312/742-4061 or 815/455-1579. ATTENTION ALL R.V. OWNERS Pop Up Purchasers And Contemplative C a m p e r s ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Are you prepared to discover "the ultimate camping ex­ perience;" available to you worldover, year-round, and for the rest of your life? If so, it's as easy as sending a S.A.S.E to: U.S. Vacation Resorts POBox45 Wonder Lake II. 60097 Or By Calling $15/720-0941 '73 CHAMPION 21 Ft. Cless A motorhome, sleeps 6, a/c, 2 awnings and more. Very nice unit, $0500. $15/344-5205 or 815/385-3463. ATTENTION ALL R.V. OWNERS Pop Up Purchasers And Contemplative C a m p e r s ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Are you prepared to discover "the ultimate camping ex­ perience;" available to you worldover, year-round, and for the rest of your life? If so, it's as easy as sending a S.A.S.E to: U.S. Vacation Resorts POBox45 Wonder Lake II. 60097 Or By Calling $15/720-0941 '74 JAYGO Trailer: bathroom, heater, refrlg., stove, exc. cond., $2000.015/455-4250 BOATS FOR SALE 27'CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER .$6,000.00 25' PONTOON (45 hp motor) $1,000.00 or best offer 24* 1979 SEA RAY w/TRAILER (like new) $14,500.00 w/oTRAILER $16,000.00 w/TRAILER 31' 1965 TROJAN $13,800.00 BRUCE MARINE SERVICE 3308 WAUKEGAN ROAD McHENRY, IL (815)385-0868 4 Speed Overdrive, Gages, GVW Package, BRT Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Cigar Lighter, H.D. Battery. NORTHWEST HERALD SectionC Friday, AUTO faro at to Accessories 89 Automotive Services DONT BUY A new car. Re­ paint the old one. July special. Repaint most cars. $275. Call for estimates. Shawn, $15/653- 7701. GOODYEAR VECTORS Steel belt radlais. P225/75R1S, white wall, set tif 4, like new, less than 50 ml. on tires. $20 each, below dealers coef. 015/459-5756. shult AUTO SALES • CRYSTAL LAKE 4901 NORTHWEST HWY., CRYSTAL LAKE, IL815/455-1070 * ON SELECTED USED CARS WITH APPROVED CREDIT EXPLORER-XL Sliding Window, BRT Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Brakes, AM/FM Stereo, Rear Bumper, XL Trim, Two Tone Paint, Gages, GVW Package, SHARP! SHARP!! 88 Wanted to Buy WANTED TO BUY Junk Autos - 7 day Pickup 312/639-0159 July 12,1*1 Page 7 Auto Parts 8i 90 Accessories WANTED, car for demolition derby. $50 or under. Call |15/33$-2922. TIRES: 4 X" Armstrong with chrome rims, fHs Ford 0 lugs. Best offer, like ntw-J 1 Roll Bar, fits full size trucks, $45.; 312/650-5301.