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24 economist sun stdufivillelhbune thursday oct 28 1999 fiftajvd 30 off office supplies 10off furniture only with ec6n5istsun 2942200 stouffville tribune 6402100 for more information advertising feature toyota 4runner cc no surprises robbeintema metroland staff no surprises it was the first phrase that came to mind as i sat in the 99 toyota 4runner most of a vehicle personality its characteristics qualities and any of its flaws are usually best discovered through extensive driving and testing but whenever i pick up a test car or truck i tend to drop into the drivers seat and just sit there quietly for a while looking around trying to absorb the styling the ergonomics and the feel of the vehicle before i get too used to it and start to overlook all the little idio syncrasies and nuances that separate it from the competition no surprises this 1999 model couldnt be any thing but a 4runner toyotas compact sport utility first debuted in 1984 as a unique pickup truck derivative with two doors and a removable fiberglass roof but even after threegenerations and a myriad of cosmetic and engineering upgrades the 4runner stays true to its heritage and original styling cues the look gets freshened up every year or so and this year is no exception your toronto area mazda dealers invite u to experience the 2000 mazda 626 larger wheels amfmcd newly designed interior standard power windows locks 8 heated door mirrors remote fuel door release rear seat heater ducts european inspired suspension many more features mazda 626 ik v6 626 lx 14 only 24 hour roadside assistances year100 000 km p0wertrain warranty morkham kovac mazda 5396 hwy 7 9052941210 has st omroni a mwjuimata tk oaia ami heart vmsmtma cumus rrau fcmnrrtrfs3000rsllrpmo575jolewmfmlj0mlto the only real change to the outside of the vehicle for 99 is a redesigned bumper and grille and sales are going very nicely thank you so dont expect any major redesign for the next few year overall exterior styling is sleek trim and refined for customers who prefer to make a bolder statement the 4runners truck image can be boosted with upscale option packages that include integrat ed fog lamps running boards splash guards roof racks and the land cruiserwannabe look of big shoul dered fenderflares inside no surprises well thats not entirely true everythings located just where youd expect to find it and the fit and finish are up to toyotas usual stan dard of excellence j- but i must admit to always being a little surprised at the comfortable amount of traveling room in the 4runnef considering its compact truck size sure everythings slightly on the small side from seats to doors but theres adequate headroom and shoul der room for everyone on board im tall so its alwaysa pleasant sur- prise to find enough legroom in the second row even with the runners front buckets ratcheted all the way back up front the dash is tucked up nice- ly away from the knees it takes a while to get used to the wrap-around-the- ribs front buckets but the contoured formfitting seats offer good lateral support and are comfortable over the long haul the pistolgrip auto shifter is too far- forward for any size driver but its not really a major concern in an automatic between the front seats a deep cen tre console offers storage and two cupholders two welldesigned cupholders for rear passengers unfold neatly from the back of the console switches controls and gauges are sensibly laid out on a dashboard that includes a dashmounted ignition power rear window switch and an elec tronically controlled transmission switch that allows you to select normal or sport higher rev shifting points transmission bias inside youll also find some of the other acrosstheboard upgrades for 1999 including automatic headlights and standard overhead console with map light two new auxiliary power ports are nestled side by side next to the cigarette fighter with another power port located in the rear cargo area the total of four different 12v outlets should be more than enough for any familys collection of cell phones note book computers coolers and game- boys b3t see experience page 30 announcement scott hadley general manager of northtown ford in thomhill is pleased to announce the appointment of jio forsyth to the position of fleet manger effective immediate jill brings 13 years experience in salesleasing and fleet with ford and a wealth of automotive expertise to her new position jill looks forward to her new position with northtown ford and she welcomes an of her friends customers to drop by to say heso customer driven since 1 966 7120 yonge st thornhill just north of steeles ail new lease from y6 automatic power wind remote keyless entry aftifmgo power mirrors 16 alloy wheels and much much more purchase from 48 month lease 3000 down includes frejghtppe 1 st security licence taxes extraoac kovac mazoa 2941210 gethf be moved 3 highway 7