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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 25, 2006 - 15 Toyota Yaris points to new directions By Bill McLauchlin OAKVILLE BEAVER SPECIAL Auto EVERYTHING Toyota could be looking at a minor miracle from its new Yaris, a replacement for the entry-level Echo. The previous Echo and its hardy little Tercel forerunner made a sizeable dent in the North American small car market. But the new Yaris is expected to leave a full-scale crater. If that sounds like a tall order, it's not as wildly optimistic as it might first seem. The Echo and Tercel were merely stalking horses, sent to clear a path in the small-car segment for the much more convincing Yaris. And convincing this newcomer is. Not only has it done well in its home market of Japan (where it sells as the Vitz), but it has also fought the good fight against a raft of rivals from Citroen, Ford and VW in the highly competitive European market. So is this tiny Toyota the best small car yet? To find out, we sampled it over the course of an intensive day of driving in and around this soggy metropolis. The Yaris is sold in both 3- and 5-door hatchback models, and comes in three trim levels, including CE, LE and the sporty RS grade. Prices range from $13,580 for a base 3-door in CE trim with manual transmission, through $14,175 for the LE and $16,880 for the 3-door Yaris RS. In 5-door form the LE is $14,910 while the RS starts at $17,615. Continued on Page16 $ 3990 Y OUNGS AUTOMOTIVE LTD. ' $ 6990 TIRES FROM $ 90 49 EARLY BIRD BOOKING $ 00 SAVE FROM 25-45% Off TIRE SALE 80 REBATE ON 4 WINTER RADIALS SAVE ON ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC & ENGINE LIGHTS, TIMING BELTS, EXHAUST Chris Potter Glass Technician TUNE-UPS $ FROM Plus Parts Some Models Extra 3990 WINDSHIELDS & AUTO GLASS Excellent quality windshields, side glass and back glass for cars, trucks & vans. Insurance claims... processed here and yes... let us help you with your deductible. Excellent straight purchase deals too! Over 40 years combined experience includes Youngs' exclusive no leak warranty. P.S. Yes we repair power windows and locks, window tracks & sliders. Call today for your quality auto glass needs at 905-827-7477 SAFETY INSPECTION FALL SERVICE INSPECTION BRAKE SPECIAL $ 49 90 Repairs extra $ 39 90 72 Point inspection, check brake, oil & filter & tire rotation. Some models extra $ PER WHEEL Service Calipres Change Brake Disc and Pads (parts extra) Some models extra. 4990 $ 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE $ Fully loaded, air, stereo, 6-CD, leather, power roof, immaculate, one owner, 39,000 kms! 2005 NISSAN SENTRA GXE Auto trans, air, stereo, power windows & locks, CD player, low kms, factory warranty. 19,990 * $ 14,990* SOLD 2003 MAXIMA GXE Auto trans, air, stereo, CD, alloy rims, one owner, factory warranty. 16,990* 2003 NISSAN SENTRA $ 4 door, auto trans, air, stereo, CD, only 27,000 kms. Balance of factory warranty. 1994 BUICK PARK AVE $ 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN $ Auto, air, stereo, new topline tires, leather, no rust. A must see. Warranty!!! Air cond, auto trans, stereo, 7 passenger, V6, power windows and locks, warranty. 11,990* 4,990* 10,990* 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE $ 2 door sports coupe, automatic trans., air cond., stereo, CD, silvergrey metallic, factory warranty. 42,000 kms! 8,990* SOLD 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA SE $ 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL One owner, 4 door with air conditioning, stereo, CD player. Low K's. Warranty. Fully equipped, leather, sunroof, etc., silver finish, low kms, one owner. Immaculate! Factory warranty. 19,990* $ 8,995* We Service All Major Fleet Accounts FREE LOCAL SHUTTLE · OPEN SATURDAYS Jeff Young Service Ken Young Sales Paul Samborski Service Brendon Brown Service 297 Speers Rd. Oakville (N.E. corner of Dorval & Speers) 905-827-7477