Whltby Frm press, Wednesday. JuIy 20,1994, Page 19 J'-- wagonormnv? If 5s a tough choice By Gien Konorowski Since the second cominf of the minivan (the first was tle VW microbus) in. 1984 by Chrysier, station wagon buyers have been faced with a dilemma. Should they stay with the tra- ditional wagon or go for the minivan. Each bas their advan- tages and drawbacks, but only your personal preferences really count. Recently I drove Ford's new front-wheel-drive Windstar mini- van and General Motors full- sized Buick Roadmaster wagon. Ministry puts driver exam service onthe lune The Ministry of Transportation is testing an automated telephone service at two Metro exam centres that sllows drivers te book road tests savon days a Callers with touch-tone telephones can diai directly into the cornputerized booldng service at the John Rhodes Centre in Brampton or the Metro East Examination Centre in North York. ,They can book, confirm, reschedule or cancel appontmnents. The system can C sob. programnred te cal drivera the day before their test te rerind them of tihe date and time of the appointment. Ministry staff at Brampton and North York centres currentiy answer about 2,400 calise very day during regular business heurs. The new bilingual telephone service will b. available sevon days a week, between 6 a.m. and midnight. Before using the new systern, callers should have a pen and paper handy as weli as their vahid leare'som Gi licence te prove they have passed the written test. The number in Brampton is (905) 874-4080 and in North York le (416) 325-8580. Calers who need assistance or custorners who do net have a touch-tene telephone cen speak with a ministry representative between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday te Friday. Cruising Classics PROM' PAGE 18 1 should corne eut and see his garage. Even when I sent polite replies reading, "My husband and 7---Jyu lttr" e tli wsn' Up until now I would have said the minivan would b. rny first choice for a family hauler, having spent sorne time withthe Road- master, I ar nont se, sure any more. Ail new this year the Windstar is ford's lateat attack on Chrys- ler's demninance in the minvan market. Vory rnodern in looks and convenience, with lots of interior and cargo spaoe, the Windtar is the latest in minivan Ai I -Windstars corne .well- equipped with air conditioning, seven-passenger seating, roar wiper1 and defroster, dual air bags and tinted glass. Power for aIl Windstars is Ford~s 3.8-litre V6. Power output is 155 hors.- pewer and 220 pounds/foot of Une tet the engin. is a four-spoed eloctronic transmis- sion. F or the latest in braking ail Windstars corne oqiuippaci with four wheel anti-lo)k sys- toms. For 1994 the Roadmnaster cornes with the LT1 or Corvette engine with 260 horsepower. This reaily gives the car plenty of pull for towing or plenty of punch for spirited driving. Like the Windstar the Road- master cornes weh-equipped, Standard features include dual air bago, anti-lock brakes, power windows, seating for eight in the Comprin thetwovehicles, there are distinct advantages to each. For transporting young kids the minivan has t he upper hanâ. Minivans aise 'give a better view of the road. The Roadmaster seats one person more, which is nice in a pinch.> When loading cargo, the wagon's seats can b. quickly folced down instead of being taken out as with the minivans Some people find it easier te get in and eut of the wagon. Towing is aise a big p lus on the full-sized wagon asth e rear drive 'has proven advantages. Handling is better as the lower centre of gravity is the key advantage. The popularity of the minivan bas ahnost made the traditional station wgn a thinq of the past. But the agon is better suited for some families. I -OI Saies Manager's 1994 E NTRk Au 2 DOOR COUPES 4 DOOR SEDANS LOADED V6, Auto, Air, Ail Luxury Options Now Sale Prkied From PricSed.i Fromr Now Sale PrWMe From $11,290 * $22990 w* Aaka&boatour V.y Speclal Rat* on 24 & 36 monlhleases With the Roadmaster and the Windstar both well equipped, they are almost evenly priced. I liked both vehicles and 1 8TAAA 4-VANS PODLR SM*TyO PM ANTI.LOCKBRAKU- SEMU- NOTAVAJL4BLE ON NOTAVAJLABLE ONAEROSTAR AEROSTAR OR GARA VAN. OR BASE GARA VAN. would really b. hard pressed to choose between them. But with kids, the Minivan is just a bit more practical. WE CAN DELI VER!!O cMNWPosfMrW PAIUL- NOTAVAJLABLE ONAEROSTAR ORi CARVA. 1994 CHEVROLET 7Pa.«SIting* (LLiErçèe. ACcvvjhg*Autoeratl LUMINA VAN Tanmlsxkm- C,'WerSWeAkB%-A. &nd AA4FM STOR Tèit.d TwIdows * pulse w -a *P.Ms Mc Abs! 8TAA D4-WL O VORTAB5IA ETWPMR ANTI.LOCK IM - 510V- NOTAVAILABLE ON -MAIX T010W NOTA VALABLEONAEROS TAR GARA VAN OR AEROTAR. 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