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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 1, 2008 - 23 Honda S2000 roadster Continued from Page 22 Blow Giant t ou standard limited-slip rear differential, getting out of shape is nearly impossible. And all of this can be done at or below the posted speed limits. Part of that is due to the very high rear final drive ratio. The up side is you have amazing acceleration early on. But the down side is at 100 km/h you are turning 3200 rpm and that's in sixth gear. Now you have something like 4000 rpm still to go but that engine will be screaming in protest the whole way. The cockpit is where the S2000 shows its age most. Almost a decade ago, it was pretty well state-of-the art with a power folding cloth roof that you unclipped before stowing. Getting in is not easy. Firstly, there is a sizeable cross-member you have to arch your feet over before getting in. The best method is to straddle the cross-member with your right leg and drop into the seat fighter-pilot style. With the roof up, well, let's just stay dexterity is an asset. It's also cramped compared to roadsters of today like the Miata or Porsche Boxster. My son, who filled up his half of the S2000 looking like a pea about to burst out of the pod, called it cozy. The upside is sight lines are wonderful except the nose goes out a little further than it looks from inside the cabin. Although it was designed over 10 years ago, it still contains much of the knowledge Honda has gained and distills it into a package that does not reach stratospheric cost like an Audi R8 or one of those silly Ferraris. The starting price is $50,600 and is handsomely equipped with full leather, air, cruise and a Maintenance Minder system that provides an odometer window readout of when to change oil, air filter, transmission fluid, timing belt, brake pads, and engine coolant, even spark plugs. Tire rotation times are also displayed. At this writing, there are rumours that the S2000 may be replaced by a new, small sportscar that may also be timed for the 60th anniversary of Honda in 2010. But for now, the S2000 remains the best example of what Honda can do best with its best engineering. Sale OR All New & Used Vehicles Saturday, Oct 4th WE'LL DO WHAT EVER IT TAKES! GRAND VITARA 2008 13.0 L/100 KM (22 MPG) CITY 9.5 L/100 KM (30 MPG) HIGHWAY ¥ 4WD / Power Windows / Power Locks / Power Mirrors / Remote Keyless Entry / Air Conditioning / V6 $19,995 NEW CASH PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS 0% PLUS $1000 4.03% CASH INCENTIVE EFFECTIVE APR FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES 2008 GOLD KEY AWARD BEST NEW COMPACT SUV L'ANNUEL DE L'AUTOMOBILE MSRP $25,595* JLX MODEL SHOWN THE ALL NEW 2008 SX4 SEDAN SX4.ca 9.2 L/100 KM (31 MPG) CITY 6.5 L/100 KM (43 MPG) HIGHWAY ¥ Air Conditioning / Power Windows / Power Locks / Power Mirrors / Remote Keyless Entry COSTCO/VOLVO EVENT September 2, 2008 In early September, Volvo of Oakville will be launching a new initiative. As a valued Costco member, and a potential or existing Volvo of Oakville customer, I feel that you should be included in hearing about this great campaign first, from us here at Volvo of Oakville. Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. and Volvo of Oakville have come together for a special sales and branding campaign in which Volvo will be the first and exclusive automobile manufacturer to present a special offer to Costco members in Canada. I have listed below the details of the Costco campaign: Models: 2008 and 2009 model year XC90, XC70 and S60. Offer: On top of the existing retail incentive program, Costco Members will receive a $1,500 Additional Cash Incentive PLUS up to $1,250 in accessories. From September 2 until November 15, 2008 LEASE FROM ** FINALIST BEST NEW SMALL CAR 2008 PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS 0% SPORT MODEL SHOWN 2008 SWIFT+ 8.7 L/100 KM (32 MPG) CITY 5.8 L/100 KM (49 MPG) HIGHWAY ¥ MOST FUEL EFFICIENT AWD IN CANADA ¥ MSRP $20,695* JX AWD MODEL SHOWN Cargo Area Cover / Standard Front & Seat Mounted Side Airbags / AM/FM/CD/MP3 Player (4 speakers) PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS 0% S MODEL SHOWN 2008 SX4 $ @ CROSSOVER 9.5 L/100 KM (30 MPG) CITY 6.8 L/100 KM (42 MPG) HIGHWAY ¥ Intelligent AWD / Air Conditioning / Power Windows / Power Locks / Heated Power Mirrors / Cruise Control / Remote Keyless Entry Dates: DOWN PAYMENT ON LEASE $0 249 2.28% 5.60% FOR 60 MONTHS EFFECTIVE APR FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 48 MONTHS 0% EFFECTIVE APR FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES 4.51% If you have been thinking that it is time to step into a new Volvo, what better time than now to take advantage of these great programs. Please feel free to visit our showroom, or give one of our knowledgeable sales staff a call if you have any questions. We hope to see you soon! Hurry in now for remaining 2008 models Every new Suzuki comes with a 5-year 100,000 kilometre powertrain limited warranty and 5-year unlimited kilometre roadside assistance Visit Suzuki.ca for your nearest dealer Suzuki of Oakville Jason McNamara Nelson Baptista Scott Carruthers Chris Warbrick Volvo Sales Specialist Volvo Sales Specialist Volvo Sales Specialist Volvo Sales Specialist scottc@volvoofoakville.com chris@volvoofoakville.com jason@volvoofoakville.com nelsonb@volvoofoakville.com 2219 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 Toll Free 1-877-469-5969 fax 905-469-4562 CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Limited time offers are subject to change without notice. *As shown: $29,745 MSRP for a new 2008 Grand Vitara JLX model with automatic transmission; $18,995 MSRP for 2008 SX4 sedan sport with manual transmission; $20,695 MSRP for a new 2008 SX4 Crossover JX AWD model with manual transmission; $16,295 MSRP for 2008 Swift+ S with manual transmission. Cash purchase price for a new 2008 Grand Vitara JA (MODEL LLN81S8) with manual transmission includes $5,000.00 cash incentive available only to cash customers and cannot be combined with subvented lease and finance offers. **Limited time lease offer available to qualified retail customers on approved credit only on new 2008 SX4 Crossover JX AWD (MODEL H3N80J8) with manual transmission $20,695 MSRP at 2.28% APR (5.60% effective APR for information purposes) for 60 months. Monthly payment is $249 (including $1,395 destination and delivery). $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $0 security deposit, $72 PPSA, $350 acquisition fee, administration fee, $75 fuel conservation tax (where applicable) and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $14,935.06 including down payment. Taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. 20,000 km/year total mileage allowance ($0.10/km for excess mileage). Limited time purchase finance offers available to qualified retail customers on approved credit at 0% for up to 72 months including $1,000 purchase financing incentive (4.03% effective APR for information purposes) on new 2008 Grand Vitara JX & JLX; at 0% for up to 72 months on new base 2008 SX4 Sedan (MODEL S3L83J8) only; at 0% for up to 48 months (4.51% effective APR taking into account discount for cash purchases) on new 2008 SX4 Crossover JX AWD; and at 0% for up to 84 months on new base 2008 Swift + (MODEL STR48C8) only. Finance example: $10,000 at 0% APR for a 48-month term; the monthly payment is $208.33; cost of borrowing is $0.00; total obligation is $10,000.00. Down payment or equivalent trade-in may be required. ¥Based on Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. All offers: (Grand Vitara/SX4 Sedan/SX4 Crossover/Swift+) Destination and delivery of $1,550/$1,395/$1,395/$1,345, $400/$75/$75/$0 fuel conservation tax (where applicable), administration fee, other taxes, duties on new tires (where applicable), license, insurance, applicable fees & duties and registration are extra. Certain conditions apply. Available on remaining 2008 models in stock. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. These offers cannot be combined with any other offer except for the Suzuki Graduate Program. With the Suzuki Graduate Program, recent university or college graduates may be eligible for an allowance on the purchase or lease of certain models. Dealers may lease or sell for less. Information shown is based on the latest available information at the time of print. Although information is believed to be correct, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Suzuki Canada Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation. See participating dealers for conditions and details. Offers end September 30, 2008. ©2008 Suzuki Canada Inc. VOLVO OF OAKVILLE 770 Pacific Road, Oakville (905) 825-8088 www.volvoofoakville.com W. BRONTE RD. PACIFIC RD. Q.E.W. E. 3RD LINE SOUTH SERVICE RD. WYECROFT RD.