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"FE I he 3.5 million member, notâ€" * ? forâ€"profit Canadian Automobile Association has presented the coveted CAA Used ~â€"Car Performance Award for 1993 to Toyota Canada Inc. _ Toyota earned this year‘s award , for its popular Camry model, years «»1989 to 1991. ‘~ In what CAA believes is the ‘imargest Canadian survey of its kind, {swith well over 30,000 respondents, 1295% of Camry owners reported that ‘sif they could go back in time they ‘@would buy the same car again. i Asked how satisfied they were {@with their vehicle, 91.7% of Camry ‘"owners said they were "very satisâ€" I#fied". This compares to the 74.6% tsof all survey respondents who were iwvery satisfied with their respective 1989 to 1991 automobiles. _ The pure bronze pyramid, symâ€" ‘bolizing engineering excellence and durability, has become one of the most prized achievements available to automobile manufacturers in Canada, primarily because it recogâ€" nizes owner satisfaction. Toyota Camry wins coveted 1993 CAA Used Car Award This year‘s "pyramid" award is the third earned for the Camry and the 8th earned by Toyota. The Camry previously earned the CAA award in 1988 and 1991. The award is based on three main criteria: level of owner satisâ€" faction; mechanical reliability and cost of repairs; and number of ownâ€" ers who would choose the same car again if given the opportunity to go back in time to when they bought their vehicle. The award is the result of information provided by 30,385 respondents to CAA‘s annuâ€" al Vehicle Durability Survey. Wednesday, January 13, 1993 Qualifying cars for this year‘s award must have been produced in the 1989, 1990 and 1991 model years. The Buick LeSabre was chosen second best performer, the first time in years a domestic model ranked They combine fourâ€"valve per cylinder technology with variable The new 3.2 and 2.8â€"litre 24â€" valve, DOHC, inâ€"line six cylinder engines were developed from the Sâ€" Class six cylinder engine which made its debut last year. And the 300CE Cabriolet, like every 1993 Mercedesâ€"Benz (except for the 190â€"Class that have standard driver side air bag) is equipped with standard driver and passenger side air bags and emergency tensioning front seat belt retractors. Mercedesâ€" Benz coined the phrase Supplemental Restraint System â€" SRS â€" and did pioneering work in developing air bags. Mercedesâ€"Benz adds convertible to lineup He adds: "The 300CE Cabriolet combines the pleasure of a convertâ€" ible and the practicality of a family coupe with all the safety and engiâ€" neering qualities of a Mercedesâ€" Benz. new 300CE fourâ€"passenger Aconvcrtible. new 3.2 and 2.8â€"litre multivalve engines, and standard driver and passenger side air bags on all 300â€"Class modâ€" els are among the highlights of the 1993 Mercedesâ€"Benz midâ€"size line. "The new 300CE Cabriolet is the first convertible that Mercedesâ€" Benz has in its model range since 1971 other than our sports cars," Paul Halata, president of Mercedesâ€" Benz Canada Inc. points out. Windshield repair absolutely free" Your insurance company covers all windshield repairs â€" ie. star breaks, stone chips, etc. â€" at no cost to you â€" providing you have glass coverage at the time the damage occurs e * . ad° A‘.fie,\_ J‘ga ‘fig‘f;\\'&e}a cat" (apole * a * RAPPLE 1033 SPEERS RD. AutoGlass UNIT 2, 842â€"6060 ae® â€" STONE BRUISES Smeps | AClale®n _ 5oi SPEERS AD € 4 â€"~â€" is â€"â€"4 ° £._> (between 4th Line & Dorval) Oakyflt_e A DAMAGED Acclaim 10. Mazda 323 At a news conference in Ottawa, CAA president Michael McNeil stated, "CAA‘s Vehicle Durability Survey is the authoritative source of used car performance information in Canada. It is Canada‘s largest survey of its kind, representing the experiences of those who own and above fourth place. Other top per formers, in descending order, are: 3. Honda Accord 4. Toyota Corolla 5. Honda Civic 6. Ford LTD Crown Victoria (Also includes Mercury Grand Marquis, Colony Park and Country Squire. 7. Toyota Tercel 8. Oldsmobile Delta 88/88 Rovale intake valve timing control and HFM Motronic fuel injection for the optimum combination of power, fuel efficiency and low emissions. As an example, the 300E with the new 3.2â€"litre engine uses six perâ€" Toyota Canada Inc. President Toshio Kunii added, "Toyota cherâ€" ishes this award as a symbol of excellence and customer satisfacâ€" tion for which we will continue to strive." The full survey results appear in CAA‘s Autopinion Annual ‘93 pubâ€" lication, a complete car buyer‘s guide, including specifications and colour photos of all 1993 autornobiles and light trucks and comprehensive information on older models for the used car buyer. This publication is highly recomâ€" mended for anyone considering buying a new or used vehicle, and it is a valuable source of information for all Canadians who own or drive cars. It is available at CAA Member club offices, the CAA National Office in Ottawa and at newsstands across Canada. CAA is the federation of all provincial and regional notâ€"forâ€" profit auto clubs across Canada, with more than 130 offices from coast to coast. uC ) gurabo PPE 1or 8 C gies? "Lnaits ; are 97 w Cw f s ce )o\m' gU ARN“EE . L2 ues ..nu(ag:’“ Dodge Spirit/Plymouth N Tout 5204 and cred! 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The 2.8â€"litre engine has 194 hp versus 177 hp in the 3.0â€"litre six cylinder engine and cent less fuel than last year‘s 12â€" valve, 177 hp inâ€"line six cylinder engine â€" despite being nearly a halfâ€"second quicker from O to 100 Tioncalads ar T 1 // I / i q&‘a 7 YÂ¥ Thrifty features quality products of Chrysler Canada and other fine cars 1993 Mercedesâ€"Benz 300CE Cabriolet For worldwide reservations call 1â€"800â€"FOR CARS" (1â€"800â€"367â€"2277) 3 When you need a vehicle to get @ you to the slopes or any occasion, Thrifty is the place to call. We‘ve got rates to suit you on a wide range of vehicles from roomy minivans to luxurious Chrysler Fifth Avenues. 2 There‘s more. You‘ll also have @ a chance to win a ski vacation to Banff complements of the Chateau Lake Louise and Canadian Airlines. 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Identical in concept to the Mercedes SL roadster‘s retractable roll bar safety system, the 300CE Cabriolet rollbar/upholstered rear head restraints can also be raised Based on the 300CE Coupe, the 300CE Cabriolet introduces a safety system featuring a sturdy roll bar integrated into the two rear seat head restraints. PAg This winter, when you need a car think of THRIFTY It‘s as easy as 1, 2, 3, SKI... for free! and lowered by switches on the console. In developing the 300CE Cabriolet, Mercedesâ€"Benz engiâ€" neers made a number of changes to the basic structure to prevent loss of rigidity from the absence of a fixed roof. The result, aided the addition of four damping elements, is a solid, vibrationâ€"free vehicle. One sign of the practical nature of the new Mercedesâ€"Benz Cabriolet is the large rear window which is made of curved glass and incorporates an electric defroster element. After the top is unlatched from the front windshield, the fullyâ€"lined soft top and rear winâ€" dow fold down and stow automatiâ€" THE OFFICIAL CAR RENTAL COMPANY OF THE NHL cally at the push of a button. While the top is being lowered, the side windows also do roll down autoâ€" matically. The 300CE Cabriolet joins the other 300â€"Class models: the 300CE Coupe, the 300E sedan, the 300TE wagon (all powered by the new The 400E and the 500E are the first Mercedes midâ€"size cars with Vâ€"8 engines, providing a bridge between the six cylinder 300â€"Class cars and the Sâ€"Class line of larger sedans. 3.2â€"litre, 24â€"valve engine), the 300E2.8 sedan, the 300D2.5 turâ€" bodiesel sedan, the fourâ€"wheel drive 300E4Matic sedan and the 300TE4Matic station wagon, and the Vâ€"8 powered 40~E and 500E sport sedans. The 1993 400E is 14% more fuel efficient than its predecessor and as a result, its Ontario Gas Guzzler tax has dropped to $75 from last year‘s $1,250. Among the changes are an 11 to 1 compression ratio (up from 10 to 1), higher pisâ€" tons, valve lifters and springs. While the 300CE Cabriolet adds a new dimension to the 300â€"Class lineup, the midsized Mercedes models continue to be typified by their value and dependability. The 300D2.5 turbodiesel sedan, for example, placed first in the United States in rankings for vehiâ€" cles over US$40,000 by IntelliChoice Inc., an independent research firm that determines the total costs of owning and operating vehicles over a fiveâ€"year period. Like all Mercedesâ€"Benz models, the 300â€"Class line is covered by a four year, 80,000 kilometre bumper to bumper warranty. Manufacturer‘s suggested retail prices for the 300â€"Class line starts at $58,500 for the 300D2.5. The 300CE Cabriolet is $93,600.