GM‘s Macpherson strut suspenâ€" sion up front does a nice job offâ€"setâ€" ting any torque steer and I would judge the overall ride quality to be about average for this class of car. The steering response is just quick enough to make it feel sporty but I‘ll tell you that the Saab 900 is not prone to being thrown around on a curvy road. Gains in body stiffness (50 per cent) are quite noticeable BLACK PANEL can darken all other controls except the speedometer to help the driver‘s on the floor anymore but is posiâ€" tioned between the two front seats on the console which also houses the power window switches. For those of you not familiar with Saabs the manual transmission has something called a reverse lockout ring. To move into reverse the ring which is around the shift lever must be lifted simultaneâ€" ously while shifting. To add insult to injury, the transmission must be placed in reverse to remove the key. You wanted quirky , you got it! ' PAGE 38 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23; 1994 four passengers or for five on short trips. The luggage space in this car is in a class with station wagons at 24 cubic feet and an enormous 49.8 cubic feet with the back seat folded The seats are also beautifully sport and winter (optional). Speakâ€" ing of winter, it‘s a good thing Sweâ€" den is cold and snowy , the 900 is right as home in the Canadian slush and slop. Standard with the sixâ€"cylinder engine is is a traction control system that limits wheel Swedish practicality and unique beauty. The dash in front of the driver is ovoid in shape and conâ€" tains all th@ necessary controls and gauges without being too busy. The controls are large and right at hand and for a change are easy to understand. An unusual function called Saab 900 Inside, the 900 is a picture of with little flex in the car but I wish as much effort had been put into improving the brakes, which I conâ€" sider below average. More than ever, the Saab 900 delivers the goods with standard sudtnniny mmake mubnct mt i eruise control, lamp wipers, power windows mirâ€" rors and locks, and heated front seats and exterior mirrors. The SE model also includes power front seats with driver memory, leather upholstery, alloy wheels, an onâ€" board computer which indicates fuel economy, range and outside temperature and a sixâ€"speaker audio system with a CDâ€"changer. A glass sunroof is optional and tilt steering is not available. Saab also continues to shine as a leader in safety with standard 4y d It doesn‘t take a car expert to figâ€" ure out that at $28,495 a Vâ€"6 equipped Saab 900 is a great value. It‘s even more reasonable ing a European yuppieâ€"mobile is eminently practical, classy and uniquely stylish. I love it, and best of all, GM has left well enough alone and let Saab be Saab. Forget about matching your neighbors BMW 325 in performance and take comfort in the fact you spent $10,000 less and nobody is going to know the difference! Jan Macpherson is a partner in MIG Automotive Consultants: ABS, dual airbags, front safety belt _ ___ _ _ _ _: tensioners, threeâ€"point safety belts for all five seats, side impact proâ€" tection and rear door Free Unoencan Inspecrions & Esnuares Nanonwoe Lieenue Guarantees Complete Exhaust Service Shocks / Struts + Coil Spring Waterloo 746â€"1070 355 Weber St., North (Comer of Weber & Columbia Streets) .Dr. Cormier will be presenting monthly workshops at our healthcare centre, 5eatgned to educate and promote wellness in our community. For information on upcoming workshops or a personal appointment with Dr. Cormier, call 662â€" 2123 or stop in at 3 Waterloo Street (entrance on Huron St.; corner of Huron and Waterloo) and we would be happy to assist you. The Team at the Natural Healthcare Centre The Natural Healthcare Centre, 3 Weterloo Street, © New Hamburg, Ontario NOB 2GO (519) 662â€"2123. BETTER HEALTH ... ) ~The Natural Healthcare Centre is proud to announce the addition of Dawn Cormier, doctor of naturopathic medicine to their clinic team. Dr. Cormier graduated from the Canadian College of : Naturopathic Medicine in April 1993, and. previously completed her Honors Bachelor Of Science at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Cormier‘s gentle, loving spirit, combined with. her passion for assisting others in their healing. process is proving to be a much appreciated asset in our community. Dr. Cormier has special interest. and training in the obstetric and pediatric fields,. as evidenced by her recent workshop on "Infant Nutrition". * d + | Shock Special | | Fite Many Smail Domestic Care « Pipes, Ciamps & Hangers Extra :| Wl 1 Year Nationwide Guarantee : 4/15/04 at participating Meineke locations only. Re ie MB m othee snn Mustprent?t cocponat im o soinal in watines_|