camenniaiie s recine n 36 Ainccvinns cess to style. The entire line was altered last year, with new tail lights and sheetmetal from the windshield forward. The hood dopcsgcmfydownw-dtorotmbdcmwihwwmd hadhghu,mdmz-lhsmdbdhdduxw.ah@ based on the GT9O concept car. The I possesses a swooping chtmmfllhltflpu’ulhch&& Firestone tires with teardrop design luxury rims of both brush and polished aluminum is a nice upgrade, as the standard tires appear a tad undersized. Rackâ€"andâ€"pmion steering, four whee! disc brakes with ABS and supple independent front suspensions serves the steel ladder frame construction well. Like most SUV‘s they will return to their pickâ€"up roots when pushed to the limit or over bumps. With the Vâ€"8 and Mercury Mountaineer, Ford should continue to see increased sales. Be aware that SUV‘s are expensive to own and operate, that said the Ford Explorer is an excellent choice. conditioning unit. Recognizing that I‘m in the vast minority as 1 harbor a dislike for airâ€"con in general, it simply astounds me that Fordm!pwv&anm,vhnsmlmit!.yp- unadulterated into the cab. s In mmm&mmwws- important as substance, and the Explorer owes much of its sucâ€" i I woiiimnini Pnb cb Sb fccnade teintntabnnis Abaicetcin d and more, everything you need without the gratuitous wood trim. r}:gamdbnhpuhb:tnavdllm’dhhthoem- avon. Three times, with different drivers, the action of braking picked uplh:pspahlabnglhtmal"hlymm ence The most annoying feature on the Explorer was a "fullâ€"time" air conditioning unit. Recognizing that I‘m in the vast minority as 1 rkmmdmm,mmmmï¬m all who tned them. The dash is well set up if not too refined â€" lhtrt'shrgcbmlomonll!rdb,cupb&ls,“ilb.h' vents, preâ€"set power seats, cruise control on the tilt steering wheel, The Explorer is distinguished by its length and ample interior room. The lumcompmmcmwihzbmedwlin. unhlulhcjtchm\dClmoia,sogo‘culï¬MyAaes can be gained by opening either the window or the entire rear hatch modcls.aswdlzdnntvMatnryMoua‘m.Tk&ylom Expedition has been discontinued, but its unique look can be ordered as a new Premium Sport package. The base price for the 1996 XLT is $32,695, while my jamâ€"packed tester rang in at $39,763, the Vâ€"8 with tranny is a mere $732 extra. The Explorer is available in five trim levels, the XL (two and four doors), Sport (two door) and fourâ€"door models the XLT, Eddnflmmmdbrgnedmv-aismopthhdrhenhm speed automatic is the only transmission offered with the Vâ€"8. The impressive torque proved too much for Ford‘s Control Trac + Wheelâ€"Drive system, so a fullâ€"time All Wheel Drive (AWD) arrangement was chosen. Under normal driving conditions 65 per ent ohhtpowersdimledlothtluukldâ€pucefllolht front, but a viscous coupling in the transfer case reacts to adverse road conditions by shifting up to 95 per cent power to either axle. The advantage of AWD systems is that they accommodate speed differences encountered in cornering on dry pavement and are always there should unexpected road conditions occur,. However AWD lacks the fNexibility of partâ€"time +WD in that it can not be switched to a low range gear set for serious offâ€"roading or 2â€"wheel drive for better fuel economy. speed a;ulovmnciu the only tr across the line The motor is managed by Ford‘s Electronic Engine Control System (EECâ€"V) with their latest Diagnostics System the OBDII. Be prepared for big fuel bills, the Explorer Vâ€"8 consumes 11. 8L/1l00km highway and 16.91/100km city. A wideâ€"ratio fourâ€" On May 30th of this year the two millionth Explorer rolled off lhchnnthcm.lamkytm'flahprhyd 310,000 units annually, to meet customer demand had to add&uhuprohclhhinï¬.ln’,u(lâ€mw a year). Despite outselling the nearest competitor nearly two to one, Ford refuses to stand pat with its sports utility vehicle (SUV). in response to tremendous consumer pressure, Ford engineers were able to come up with a V8 in only one year. Using a cookâ€" book method and some impressive ingredients, the old Fâ€"150 block with heads, intake manifold and assorted accessories from the ‘95° Mustang, Ford created a loud torqueâ€"loaded eight. The 5.0L castâ€"won motor pounds out 210 horsepower at 4,500 rpm with 280 footâ€"pounds of toraue at 3500 mm and i« now ahle in with Zï¬olomâ€"pwnhdmza3jwlw;.nd'sw'vï¬k'i; haul 3,039 kilograms. A 4.0L 160 hp Vâ€"6 engine comes standard Introducing the BMW 318ti. A roadâ€"loving, rearâ€"loading force to be reckoned with. Featuring a 1.9L, 138h.p. engine. Standard antiâ€"lock brakes. Standard driver and passenger air bags. Your choice of Base, Sport or Active Versions. And a sticker price starting at $25,900*. So see BK Motors today and test drive the car that‘s conservative in price, yet spares nothing when it comes to excitment. Â¥%" *MSRP for 318ti base model. Excludes transport and E. preparation charges, . \ M taxes and license. We THE BMW 318ti. From $25,900+ _ (519) 885â€"5090 THE ULTIMATE DRIVING EXPERIENCE. s % m ie ts The 130 equipped 1 to piston skirts and ’ According to in testers, 130 can aco zero to 100 kilome ‘(60_ mph) in und red by a 24â€" doubleâ€"overt engine which in.) in front and 59.1 in.) at rear â€" I the spaciousness ior. 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