An Oakville Beaver Automotive Feature · To advertise in this section call 905-845-3824 or Fax 905-337-5568 BEST WHEELS Y V E D N K S 1 )A Y . II LY .'5, 2 ( X ) 2 · 1 I >1 no Ford SVT Focus: powerful and responsive By Rod Jerred O A K V IL L E B E A V E R S T A F F sE cu n m r DEPOSIT 2002 Caravan SE Before I picked up a 2002 SVT Focus from Kennedy Ford. Rick Grainger the dealership's general manager, said, "You're going to have fun with this car." It wasn't an idle boast. The 2002 SVT Focus is a high-performance model of the Ford Focus. It is powered by a 170-hp engine with a six-speed transmission. That's a lot of power in a relatively small 168,1 in. (4,270 mm) car. For the past year I have been driving a compact sedan with an automatic transmission. Before that I had driven manual transmission vehicles for more than 20 years. In a short year, I had forgotten just how much fiin it can be to drive a car with manual transmission, espe cially one as powerful and responsive as the Ford SVT Focus. The Ford 2002 SVT Focus Web site describes the power behind the vehicle this way, "this `Hot hatch' represents SVT's most technologically advanced car to date, featuring a six-speed transmission and an engine with a variable intake cam timing (VCT) and a dual stage intake (DSI) manifold. Powered by a modified version of Ford's DOHC Zetec 1-4 engine, the new SVT Focus powers into the fast lane with 170 hp at 7.000 rpm and 145 lb.-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm. The VCT and DSI engine technologies allow the engine to produce 85% of maximum torque coupled with highrevving horsepower makes the SVT Focus one of the most responsive and fun-to-drive cars on the market today." But I prefer Grainger's less technical description: "It's like being strapped onto the front-end of an arrow." Now anyone can pack a lot power into a little car. That alone doesn't make the car fun to drive, or more importantly -- safe. For braking power Ford has installed a four-channel, four-sensor ABS system. The front brakes are 300mm (11.8) vented disc, single piston caliper and the rear brakes are 280 mm (11.0) solid disc, single-piston caliper. All I know is that it stops on a dime. And as far as handling is concerned, whether it's the rack and pinion power steering, the 17-inch wheels, the weight and balance of the car, the front/rear stabilizer bar, its size or its close proximity to the ground, this car comers beautifully. Its cornering ability can become infectious. At one point I drove it into an empty church parking lot at night to drive around in circles. I can't remember the last time I drove doughnuts in a parking lot. Like I said, it's a fun car to drive. As an added bonus, the small car's front end angles sharply to the ground and is invisible from the driver's seat. This gives the driver the illusion of being right on top of the road. The SVT Focus from Kennedy Ford came with about everything you want or need in a car, plus a few extras. For $27,240 the car comes with: driver/passenger air bags; height adjusted front safety belts, low fuel warning light; passive anti-theft system; remote keyless entry; engine block heater; rear spoiler; heated power mirrors; solar tinted glass; integrated fog lamps; rear wind/wiper washer; power windows and locks; floor console with cupholders; SVT sport seats; SVT instru mentation; and air conditioning. The test model included the audiophile package fea turing a six-disc CD player for $995; a cold weather package with heated seats and traction control for $595; and a power moonroof for $980. Toss in the federal excise tax and the price was $29,910. While the price may seem steep for a compact car, remember, this is a high-performance car, and the vehi cle comes with everything a high-performance car requires. "You do not have to bring it to a performance shop to enhance the car," said Grainger. It is also a limited-run car. Only 350 2002 SVT Ford Focus models will be sold (See `Limited' page D2) Offer expires July 6/02 0 V **W Choose /O '% o/,, purchase financing up to 48 months. plus A A ZERO or lease for a month fo r 48 months. W ith $4,443 downpayment - 1 1 1 or equivalent trade Plus $300 security deposit and $955 fre ig h t Features Include: · 3.3L V 6 engine - 18 0 h p · 4- S peed automatic transmission · Air conditioning · Multistage driver and front passenger airbags · S peed control · 7 Passenger seating · Power windows, locks and mirrors · Sentry-Key® theft deterrent system or cash purchase for Chrysler Neon LE Choose $23,288 0 °/< purchase financing up to 60 months. or "Drive-away" lease for a month fo r 48 months. X Plus S300 s e c u rity deposit. ^ · 2 .0 L 1 3 2 h p 16v engine · Air conditioning · A M /F M C D player with changer controls and 6 speakers · 5-sp ee d manual transmission · Dual airbags · Tilt steering column y $0 3 3 D o w n p d y m C Ilt A ll taxes and freight included Intrepid SE Ch;°o; purchase financing up to 60 months. z er o plus V f ll 1 r \i Lease for j V DAYS a month for 48 months. With $3,180 downpayment or equivalent trade. Plus $350 security deposit and $910 freight f | or cash purchase lor 2 2 C Package Includes: · 2.7-litre 2 0 0 horsepower D O H C 24-valve V6 engine · Speed control · 4-speed automatic transmission · Sentry-Key® theft deterrent system $22,988 Choose 2002 Dodge Durango PIU SA A 0 C/U purchase financing ^ · 1 up to 48 months. or lease for V ^ T , | DAYS a month for 48 months. With $4,254 downpayment or equivalent trade. Plus $450 security deposit and $835 freight or cash purchase for · 4.7L 240hp Magnum · Multi-speed automatic transmission · Air conditioning · 4 0 /2 0 /4 0 split bench · Rack and pinion steering · Four full-size doors that open up to 8 5 degrees · 4-wheel disc, rear anti-lock brakes $34,288 tit The 2002 SVT Focus is a high-performance model of the Ford Focus. u /2 0 0 1 FORD MUSTANG COUPEN v ________________ r r /1 9 9 9 FORD F250XLT S/DUTY* s STK #9-72149 77.000KM STK #1 - 8 5 0 6 2 1 8 .0 0 0 K M V 12,900 A 999 ISUZU RODEO 4X4 f 1999 MERCURY COUGAR' V17,900 FIN. S2 0 6 RMT. \ ^ 4 i 9 0 0 i i Rj^285pMT J S T K # 9 -5 6 6 3 2 V27900 FIN. * 3 1 9 PMT. f 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE" S T K # 9 -8 5 4 4 9 6 5 .0 0 0 K M /2 0 0 0 FORD RANGER XLT 4 D R r 1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM WAGON V9,9d0 FIN. s 1 1 7 Pm t . a tk * * STK #9-00987 72.000KM S T K i5-53W 57T O 0K M 1-53175 57.000KM w OJ S I# WM-C 0 ; 2 7 5 3 5 1 6 .9 0 0 K M ys 1 8,900 f i m . $ 2 1 7p m t . u COMPACT CARS ran homey 1998 VW GOLF Stk#8-23800 R n. \ f15,90 0 FIN. S1 8 4 p m t . V11 ,9 0 0 FIN. * 1 3 9 PMT. 6,900 FIN. R E C E IV E B A C K T H E S E L L IN G P R IC E O F Y O U R V E H IC L E !! i $11,900 $13,900 . . . .... Fin. If YOU PUR CH ASE A VEHICLE AT AUTOPARK SUPERSTORE, RETWEEN NUW AND SEPTEM RtR 28TH , 2 0 0 2 , YOUR NAME WILL RE ENTEREU IN A RANDOM DRAW. IE YODR N AM I IS CHOSEN YDO WILL RECEIVE R AC K THE SELLING PRICE OE YOUR VEHICLE. Stk#9-47573 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Stk#0-50658 43 ,5 00km .. 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT , . . . Stk#0-8360 71,900 k m ..................$ 1 3 , 9 0 0 1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Z24 ... . . . Stk#9-53625 39,500 k m ..................$ 1 1 , 9 0 0 1999 FORD CONTOUR SE * Stk#9-75483 60,000 k m ..................$ 1 1 , 9 0 0 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT ... . .. Stk#9-21772 29,400 k m ................. $ 1 1 , 9 0 0 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM . .. Stk#9-07274 47,000 k m ............... $ 1 3 , 9 0 0 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE SE ... . .. Stk#9-21772 63,000 k m ................. $ 1 1 , 9 0 0 1999 SATURN SC2 Stk#9-82193 68,000 k m ................. $ 1 2 , 9 0 0 1999 SATURNSL2 ..... Stk#9-76205 65,455 k m ................. $ 1 1 , 9 0 0 1999 FORD CONTOUR SE . . Stk#9-75483 .................................... $ 1 1 , 9 0 0 1998 FORD ESCORT ZX2 .. ,,,,,, Stk#8-58410 70,000 k m .................... $ 9 , 9 0 0 1998 MAZDA PROTEGE . Stk#8-16360 ........................................ $ 9 , 9 0 0 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE Stk#7-06594 ........................................$ 9 , 9 0 0 99,000 k m . . 72,000 km . $13,900 $161 Pmt. 1998 VW GOLF K2 Stk#8-39678 Stk#8-15727 Stk#8-22348 Stk#7-99817 .._ . Fin. $1 B l Pmt. . . . . Rn. $ 1 3 9 Pmt. Fin. $ 1 3 9 Pmt. . . . Fin. $ 1 3 9 Pmt. . .. Fin. $ 1 6 1 Pmt. . . . . Fin. $ 1 3 9 Pmt. t-M O Fin. $ 1 4 9 Pmt. ..... Fin. $ 1 3 9 Pmt. . Fin. $ 1 3 9 Pmt. ..... Fin. $ 1 1 7 Pmt. . Fin. $ 1 1 / Pmt. . . . , Fin. $ 1 1 7 Pmt. $139 pmt. Fin. $161 Pmt. t 1 Q l- 1999 Cadillac Deville 55,000 k m .................... $Z /,900 Fin. t 97 o n n . .. . .. t Q iQ $o19pm t. $309 p mt. 2000 GMC SIERRA SL Stk#0-44523 Stk#9-20010 51,000 k m . . . 1999 CADILLAC STS Stk#9-37989 ...................$25,900 . .. t1 Q o n n . . . . . . . . . Q nn Co nQ Fin. $24,900 M CO nn Fin. $285 Pmt. $Z99pmt. tO O O 1999 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 4X4 1999 FORD F150XL Stk#9-03513 Stk#9-36647 Stk#9-44883 Stk#8-62818 84,000 k m . . 59,000 km . . 78,000 k m . . 1998VOLVOS70GLT ........................................$16,900 Fin. $195 Pmt. 1999 CADILLAC STS Stk#9-05652 Stk#9-11464 68,000 k m .................... V 5 .9 0 0 Fin. 43,000 k m ....................$33,900 Fin. $389 p mt. 92,000 k m ....................$19,900 Fin. $228 pmt. 1998 VOLVO V70 R AWD 9 7 ,0 0 0 k m .. $27,900 . .. . . . Fin $319 Pmt. <10r 1999 OLDS AURORA Stk#9-15678 Stk#9-23818 C 99B . . . . 1999 FORD F150XL 1999 GMC SIERRA 1500 1998 FORD F150XLT4.6L 1997 VOLVO 85 0SE 99,000 k m ..................... $16,900 Fin. $195 Pmt. 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1999 PONTIACBONNEVILLE SE ....................................... $33,900 Fin. $389 Pmt. .............................$17,9U0 Fin. EZnO EEO B : 2001 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM Stk#1-22933 Stk#9-68695 Stk#9-27302 Stk#9-11390 Stk#9-88926 Stk#9-99770 57,000 k m .......... ............................. 72,000 km . . . . $206 Pmt. $Z1 7 , , p mt. . . . . 1999 CHRYSLER INTREPID 1999 MERCURY SABLE LS 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA GXE 1999 OLDS INTRIGUE GL 1999 FORD TAURUS SE $18,900 $12,000 $14,900 . .. nn. .... Fin. $195 Pmt. Fin. $149 Pmt. Fin. $172 Pmt. $161 pmt. $20b . . . . p mt. 1998 OLDS AURORA Stk#8-14529 Stk#7-06594 99,000 k m ................... $18,900 Fin. . .. 97.000 km .. W O R K CARGO VAN S $17,900 Fin. $206 pm t. $16,900 Fin. $195 Pmt. $16,900 Fin. $195 Pmt. $22,900 Fin. $265 Pmt. <M nc Fin. $ 1 9 5 p mt. to c o Fin. $ Z 5 Z Pmt. Fin. $ 2 5 2 pmt. . . . . Fin. $ 1 Z 8 p mt. tiQ K Fin. $ 1 9 5 Pmt. ..... Fin. $ 2 7 4 Pmt. ...., Fin. $ 1 7 2 p mt. Fin. $ 1 8 4 pmt. Fin. $ 1 7 Z p mt. C917 Fin. $ Z 1 7 pmt. e . R. Rn. $ 1 b 1 Pmt. C917 Fin. $ 2 1 7 Pmt. conc Fin. $ Z 0 b p m t. ..... Fin. $ 2 1 7 Pmt. c, i7 Fin. $ 2 1 7 Pmt. t9 n R Fin. $ 2 0 6 Pmt. 1997JAGUARXK8C0NV 91,000 k m ................... $45,900 Fin. Inquire Pmt. . .. . .. S P O R T UTILITY 4 X 4 'S 2000 GMC JIM M Y SLS 56,000 k m .................... $13,900 Fin. 52,000 k m ..................... $17,900 Fin. ........................................ Stk#0-17839 Stk#9-45917 Stk#9-02528 83,000 km .. $16,900 .... nnn to n . . Q nn Fin. $195 Pmt. t , 1Q COOP t , 00 1999 FORO EXPEDITION EB 1999 FORD EXPLORER EB .................................... $ 2 7 , 0 0 0 Fin. $ 3 1 9 Pmt. 1999 FORD EC0N0LINE E250 t i c nnn Stk#9-8669 110,000 k m .................$ 1 6 , 9 0 U 1998 FORD E350 CUBE TRUCK to t nnn Stk#8-54957 129,000 k m ................ $ Z 1 , 0 0 0 1998 FORD EC0N0LINE . . . Q nn Stk#8-66117 .....................................$ 2 1 , 9 0 0 1997 CHEV ASTRO MINICARGO . . . nnn Stk#7-85768 93,000 k m .................. $ 1 0 , 9 0 0 $12,900 $24,900 $24,900 . . . . . . Fin. $149 Pmt. $285 Pmt. $285 Pmt. . . . . .................................... $20,900 Fin. $228 pmt. Q nn -- i a a M i l l / 1, SPORTS C ARS 2001 FORD MUSTANG C0NV 1999 FORD EXPLORER XLT Stk#9-21945 Stk#9-07962 Stk#9-20496 .................................... $ 1 9 , 9 0 0 75,000km .. 65,000 km. . Fin. $ 2 2 8 Pmt. Stk#1-85062 Stk#1 -94658 18,000 km .. 20 ,0 00km .. Fin. Fin 1999 FORD EXPLORER XLT 1999 GMC JIM M Y SLS 1999 GMC YUKON SLT IM P O R T S & EU R O PEA N 2001 VOLVO S60 2.4L Stk#1-62719 3 2 ,0 0 0 k m .. 2001 FORD MUSTANG C0NV 1999 CHEV CAVALIER C0NV $34,900 . .. . . . . Fin. $399 Pmt. t9 Q £ . Stk#9-05050 Stk#9-26341 Stk#9-48808 Stk#9-94930 57,000 km .................... $ 1 5 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ 1 8 4 pmt. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 SAAB 9-3 S tk#9-50127 Stk#9-56002 Stk#9-60007 28,000 k m ...................$22,900 to o onnC O M Fin. $263 Pmt. Fin. $285 Pmt. 1999 DODGE AVENGER ES 1999 F0R0 MUSTANG C0NV 1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT Stk#9-64947 60 ,000km .. Fin. $ 2 2 8 Pmt. . . . . . . . . 1 9 9 9 IZUSU RODEO 55,000 km ..................$ 1 9 , 9 0 0 $20,900 $18,900 $27,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $243 Pmt. Fin. $217 pmt. Rn. $319 Pmt Fin. ..... . . . . 1999 SAAB 9-3 ....................................... $24,900 96,000 k m ...................$28,900 Stk#9-00987 Stk#9-11552 Stk#9-08701 72,000km ................ $18,900 Fin. $ 2 1 7 Pmt. 60,000 k m ................. $24,900 79,000 k m ............ $20,900 Rn. $285 pmt. . . . . .....................................$ 1 9 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ 2 2 8 Pmt. 88,000 k m ..................$ 1 8 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ 2 1 7 pmt. 1999 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE 1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER CHILK 1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Fin. $331 Pmt. ................... $19,900 Fin. $228 Pmt. S t k f f l^ f K ® " 5 23,000 k m .................. $29,900 Fin. $342 Pmt. 1999 VOLVO V70 $23,900 Fm . $274 Pmt. Stk#9-22981 62,000 k m . . 1998 INFINITY Q45 $29,900 Fin $342 Pmt. Stk#8-05081 69,000 k m . . 1998 SUZUKI SIDEKICK JX .. $9,900 Fin. $117 Pmt. Stk#8-05224 99,000 km .. 1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD . . . . . . , s tk # 4 -i9 7 2 i ........................................ $13,900 Rn. Inquire pmt. Fin. $243 Pmt. . . . . 1996 Mazda MX-6LS . . . . . . Stk#6-89638 85,000 km ..................$ 1 2 , 9 0 0 Rn. Inquire Pmt. , Stk#9-05997 73,000 k m .................... $15,900 Rn. $184 pmt. 1999 FORD EXPLORER SPT . . . . . . ..... Stk#9-51664 ....................................... 72.000 km 76.000 k m . LU XU RY C A R S 1999 BUICK PARK AVE Stk#9-39657 Stk#9-06831 32,000 k m . 48,000 k m . 1998 FORD EXPLORER XLT 1999 CADIUAC CATERA $28,900 $21,900 $331 Pmt. Fin. $252 Pmt. Fin. Stk#8-49506 Stk#8-00130 1998 IZUSU R0DE0 LS $17,900 Fin. $206 Pmt. $19,900 Fin. $228 Pmt. . $17,900 Fin. $206 pmt. 2000 CHEV ASTRO t 1£ onn Stk#0-46099 .................................... $ 1 6 , 9 0 0 2000 FORD E350XLT15 PASS . . . . . . Stkffl-67785 74,000 k m .................. $ 2 3 , 9 0 0 1999 CHEV VENTURE . .. . . . Stk#9-14116 98,000 km .................. $ 1 4 , 9 0 0 1999 CHEV VENTURE . .. . .. Stk#9-89553 54,000 k m .................. $ 1 5 , 9 0 0 1999 CHEV VENTURE . .. . .. Stk#9-15972 75,000 km .................. $ 1 4 , 9 0 0 1999 CHEV VENTURE EXT c m onn Stk#9-06012 59,000 k m .................. $ 1 8 , 9 0 0 1999 DODGE CARAVAN . . . onn Stk#9-58947 .....................................$ 1 3 , 9 0 0 1999 FORD WINDSTAR tlQ Q nn Stk#9-92765 44,000 km .................. $ 1 8 , 9 0 0 1999 FORD WINDSTAR LX . . . nnn Stk#9-52144 63,000 k m .................. $ 1 7 , 9 0 0 1999 FORD WINDSTAR LX . .. . .. Stk#9-73939 61,000 k m ..................$ 1 8 , 9 0 0 19 99PONTIAC TRANSPORT . . . onn Stk#9-12119 59,000 k m ..................$ 1 8 , 9 0 0 1999 FORD WINDSTAR LX .... . - n Stk#9-52014 .................................... $ 1 7 , 9 0 0 "N o paym e nts till 2 003 on approved credit. All paym ents are quoted, bi-w eekly paym e nts in d u d in g taxes & interest and $0 D ow n Licence extra. C all dealer for details "A n y o n e w h o purcha ses a retail vehicle tro m A uto pa rk Sup ersto re be tw een now and Se p te m b er 28th. 2002 draw tim e, w ill b e eligible to particip ate in a draw. T he draw w ill be held a t the prem ises o f A utopark Superstore. 4315 N orth S ervice Rd.. B urlington. O ntario, on Saturday. Septem ber 28th a t 3:0 0 p.m . T h e w inning in dividual w ill b e re quired to answ er a skill te sting q uestion. O d d s in w in ning are approx. 1 in 4 00 C a ll deale r for details 4 automotive superstore I www.autoparksuperstore Email: info@autoparksuperstore 4315 North Service Road Burlington 905-331-8500 B E T W E E N A P P L E B Y A N D W A L K E R S L IN E O F F T H E Q E W IN B U R L IN G T O N __________ TH E D R IV IN G F O R C E W H E R E S E L E C T IO N I S E V E R Y T H IN G