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An Oakville Beaver Automotive Feature · To advertise in this section call 905-845-3824 or Fax 905-337-5568 BEST WHEELS \ \ l I >.\l SI >.Vi . II \ l _><>. _><K)J · |* , ij* c ( I £y>ccial$ LU B E ^ O il, Pt Cruiser convertible: the next big hit It's not often you get to drive cars from the future. During my duties as a judge o f four categories at the Second Annual C ruisin' T he Falls PT Cruiser owners jam boree in N iagara Falls, I hap pened to be admiring the nine, count 'em nine, PT Cruiser concept cars that DaimlerChrysler Canada Jim Robinson brought in specially for the event. DaimlerChrysler public relations maven Tom M cPherson, never one to miss a chance to get ink, asked if I would like to drive one or two. I jum ped at the chance. There was a stellar collection to chose from like the PT Hot W heels, the PT GT, and the granddaddy of PT-ism the Pronto Cruizer. But with the PT Turbo coming in 2003 and the PT Cruiser Convertible due in 2004, I wanted to get my hands on the keys o f both. And while they may be 'concept' cars, they were functional in every way and thus provide a barom eter o f where the PT is going. Instead o f cranking out one or two models and moving on, Daimler Chrysler has been expanding the range o f the car with an expanding plethora of models to consider. From the Base, Touring and Limited offered in 2000 when the car bowed, this year you can order the Chrome Accents PT Cruiser which joins the Flames, Woodie and Dream Cruiser Series 1 models already available. The Chrome, by the way is kind o f neat with its monotone grille with chrome horizontal bars, billetlook fuel filler door, 16-inch chrome wheels, bright tail piece and a big, fat front door scuff plates along with the chrome shift lever and door lock knobs on the inside. But the Turbo and the Convertible mark a large step forward in the evolution o f the PT Cruiser, which I gather is going to go on for some time. The Turbo addresses the main concern o f buyers and that's power. By its very design, the only engine that fits under the hood is a 2.4-litre inline fourcylinder producing 150 hp and 162 lb/ft o f torque. With the five-speed manual it's an okay performer, but with the four-speed automatic you find yourself wishing for about 65 more horsepower when pass ing. (See Keeping' page C3) & F1LTEK* n oa p p o in tm e n t $i n e c e s s a r y rV f h ie C J !£ L . '. 'lk b 95 most cars with coupon ROAD WIKI M f W v U . Complete interior/exterior detailing minding rug and upholstery shampoo. All makes & models SQQ95 V / with coupon / ijM *, W fa ee le ® Service M o n .-F rL fro m 6 :3 0 a .m . 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Stk#9-76205 65,455 km ................. $11,900 Fin. $139 Pmt. 1998 FORD ESCORT ZX2 . . Stk#8-58410 70,000 k m ................... $9,900 Fin. $11/ Pmt. 1998 MAZDA PROTEGE . . Stk#8-16360 .................................... $9,900 Fin. $117 Pmt. 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE .- . . . . . . , Stk#7-06594 .................................... $9,900 Fin. $117 Pmt. S M 7V 998?7*599*00 km .......... $16,900 Fin. RECEIVE BA CK T H E SELLIN G RRICE O F YOUR VEH IC LE!! I f Y O U P U R C H A S E A V E H IC L E AT A U T O P A R K S O P E R S T O R E , OETW EEN J U N E O T H . 2 0 0 7 A N D S E P T E M B E R 2 8 T H , 2 0 0 2 . Y O O R N A M E W IL L RE ENTERED IN A R A N D O M D R A W I f YO U R N A M E IS C H O S E N YO O W IL L R EC EIVE R A C K THE S E L L IN G P R IC E DE Y O O R V E H I C lf 1998VWGOLF ... . . . . . . . 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Stk#9-47573 55,000 k m ................... $ Z / , 9 0 0 fin . . . . . $ Z 5 Z pmt. c o in $ 3 1 9 pmt. 2000 GMC SIERRA SL Stk#0-44523 Stk#9-20010 Stk#9-03513 P IC K U P S . .. . . . nnn onn (o n r . . . . « 9 n fi 51,000 k m .................$ Z 4 ,9 0 0 Fin. $ Z 8 5 pm 68,000 km ...............$ Z 5 ,9 U 0 Fin. $ Z 9 9 p m 84,000 km ................ $1 / , 9 0 0 Fin. $ Z 0 b pm 59,000 k m ................$ 1 0 , 9 0U Fin. $ 1 9 5 pm 78,000 k m ................ $1 b , 9 0 0 Fin. $ 1 9 5 pm fin . 1999 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 4X4 1999 FORD F1S0 XL 19 99FORDF150XL Stk#9-36647 Stk#9-44883 Stk#8-62818 1999 CADILLAC STS . . . . . . t , no Stk#9-37989 .................................$ Z b ,9 0 0 Fin. $ 3 0 9 pmt. 1999 CADILLAC STS . . . . . . M ,, Q Stk#9-05652 43,000 k m ................$ 3 3 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ 3 8 9 pmt. 1999 OLDS AURORA . . . . . . t ,o o Stk#9-11464 92,000k m ................ $ 1 9 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ Z Z 8 Pmt. 1998 JAGUAR XJ8 . . . . . . . · Stk#8-24812 52,000k m ................ $39,900 Fin. Inquire Pmt. 1998 OLDS AURORA 4 1Q onn C 91 7 Stk#8-14529 99,000km ................ $ 1 8 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ Z 1 7 p mt. 1997 JAGUAR XK8C0NV . . . Qnn Stk#7-06594 91,000k m ................ $ 4 5 , 9 0 0 Fin. inquire Pmt. *1 7 nnn . . . onn «10C $195 Pmt. 1999 GMC SIERRA 1500 . . . Qnn t 10K -- Sll ir'II'T I l I T -- 2001 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM . . . . . . . . . . Stk#1-22933 57,000 k m ........... $18,900 Fin. $195 Pmt. 1999BUICK CENTURY LIMITED . . . ,, ,,,, . . . . Stk#9-85970 69,000 k m ........... $15,900 Fin. $lo4 pmt. 1999 CHRYSLER INTREPID . . . nnn C1/IQ Stk#9-68695 ...................... $12,000 pin. $149 pmt. 1998 FORD F150XLT4.6L coo nnn COCG 97,000 k m .................$ Z Z ,9 U U Fin $ ZD 5pm W O R K CARGO V A N S 2000 FORD E350 CUBE TRUCK $26,900 Fin. $311 Pm Stk#0-61272 84,000km ... 1999 FORD EC0N0LINE E250 . . . onn. . 0 . Stk#9-8669 110,000 k m ............... $1 b , 9 U 0 Rn. $ 1 9 5 Pml 1998 FORD E350 CUBE TRUCK .. . . . . . . . . Stk#8-54957 129,000 k m ............... $ Z 1 ,0 0 U Fin. $ Z 5 Z pm 1997 CHEV ASTRO MINICARGO t i n nnn < tio o Stk#7-85768 93,000km...............$ 1 0 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ l Z 8 p m ^ -- 7 ^ ? 7 : iT ? n T m -- 2000 CHEV ASTRO . . . Qnn C 1 0 lStk#0-46099 ................................$ 1 b , 9 0 0 Fin. $ 1 9 5 Pm 2000 FORD E350XLT15 PASS to o nnn t o 74 Stk#0-67785 74.000 km .................. $ Z 3 ,9 0 0 Fin. $ Z 7 4 Pm 1999 CHEV VENTURE t 1 / l Q nn «179 Stk#9-14116 98,000 km .................. $ 1 4 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ 1 U Pm 1999 CHEV VENTURE . . . . nn t 1 0 /l Stk#9-89553 54,000 k m .................. $ 1 5 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ 1 8 4 pm 1999 CHEV VENTURE . . . . . . Stk#9-15972 75,000km...............$ 1 4 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ 1 7 Z p m 1999 CHEV VENTURE EXT . . . . nn t9 1 7 Stk#9-06012 59,000 k m ................ $ 1 8 , 9 0 0 Fin. $Z1 / Pm 1999 DODGE CARAVAN t 1 Q onn t 1 R1 Stk#9-58947 .................................$ 1 3 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ 1 6 1 Pm 1999 FORD WINDSTAR t m Qnn «917 Stk#9-92765 44,000 k m ..................$ 1 8 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ Z 1 7 pm 1999 FORD WINDSTAR IX t1 7 nnn tO M S Stk#9-52144 63,000 k m ..................$ 1 7 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ Z 0 b Pm 1999 FORD WINDSTAR LX t 10 n n n t 0 17 Stk#9-73939 61,000 k m ..................$ 1 8 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ Z 1 7 Pm 1999 GMC SAFARI SLT .... . . . Stk#9-22071 46,000 k m ..................$ Z 1 ,9 0 0 Fin. $ Z 5 Z Pmi 1999 PONTIAC TRANSPORT t 1 0 Qnn « 0 17 Stk#9-12119 59,000 km ............... $ 1 8 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ Z 1 7 pm t. S P O R T U T IL IT Y 4 X 4 S 2000 GMC JIMMY SLS Stkffl-17839 Stk#9-45917 83,000 km .................. $16,900 Fin. .................................. $Z7,000 Fin. 1999 MERCURY SABLE LS Stk#9-27302 Stk#9-11390 Stk#9-88926 72,000 k m ................ $14,900 Fin. 56.000 k m ................$13,900 Fin. 52.000 k m ............... $17 , 900 Fin . . . . . . . . . $172 Pmt. $161 Pmt. $Z0b pmt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . .. 1999 NISSAN ALTIMAGXE 1999 0L0S INTRIGUE GL . . . $195 Pmt. 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EB . . 7 . .. SPORTS CARS 2001 FORD MUSTANG C0NV . .. . . . Stk#1 -85062 Stk#1 -94658 18,000 k m ..................$Z4,900 Fin.$Z85 Pmt. IM P O R T S & E U R O P E A N 2001 VOLVOS602.41 . . . . . . Stk#1-62719 2001 FORD MUSTANG C0NV 20,000 k m ..................$Z4,9Q0 Fin.$Z85 Pmt. 57,000 km ................. $15,900 Fin. . .. . . . . 32,000 km ..................$34,900 Fin. . . . . $399 Pmt. . OBC 1999 CHEV CAVALIER C0NV Stk#9-05050 Stk#9-26341 Stk#9-48808 Stk#9-94930 . $184 Pmt. 1999 SAAB 9-3 Stk#9-50127 Stk#9-56002 Stk#9-60007 S tk m o ? 5 2 "5 28,000 km ..................$ZZ,900 Fin. $ZB3 Pmt. ................................ $24,900 Fin. to o nnn . . . . . . t o CO 1999 DODGE AVENGER ES 55,000 k m ................. $19,900 Fin, ........................ . . . . .. $ZZ8 Pmt. 1 9 9 9 SAAB 9-3 $285 Pmt. to o l 1999 FORD MUSTANG C0NV 1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT 1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD $19,900 . .. . . . . . . Fin. $228 Pmt. . 1999 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE 96,000 km ................. $Z8,9U0 Fin. $331 Pmt. to o nnn 88,000 k m ................$ 1 8 , 9 0 0 Fin. $ Z 1 7 Pmt. ..................... $19,900 Fin. $228 23,000 km ................. $29,900 Fin. Pmt. 1999 SAAB 9-5 Stk#9-72806 to n nnn to x o $342 Pmt. stk#4-i972i ................................ $13,900 Fin. Inquire pmt. 1996 Mazda MX-6LS . . . . . . . Stk#6-89638 85,000 km ................$ 1 Z ,9 0 0 Fin. Inquire Pmt. S t k ^ S ° l V762,000 km ................. $23,900 Fin. $274 Pmt. . . . . LUXURY CARS 1999 BUICK PARK AVE Stk#9-39657 Stk#9-02476 32,000 k m ................. $Z8,900 Fin. 97,000 k m ................. $17,900 Fin. 1998 INFINITY 045 Stk#8-05081 Stk#8-05224 69,000 km ................. $29,900 Fin. . . . . . . . . . . . $342 Pmt. ...-, O B O nn $331 Pmt. to n e t " J01 1998 SUZUKI SIDEKICK JX 99,000 k m ................... $9,900 Fin. $117 Pmt. 1999 BUICK PARK ave ,1 7 nnn $Z06 Pmt. $ 3 1 9 Pmt. 1999 FORD EXPLORER EB Qnn ( 9 0 9 Stk#9-02528 ............................... $ Z 0 ,9 0 0 Fin. $Z Z 8 Pmt. 1999 F0R0 EXPLORER XLT ... ... Stk#9-21945 ...............................$ 1 9 ,9 0 0 Fin. $Z Z 8 Pmt. 1999 FORD EXPLORER XLT Dnn C1A1 Stk#9-07962 75,000 km ................. $ Z 0 ,9 0 0 Fin. $Z 4 3 Pmt. 1999 GMC JIMMY SLS ... ... 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