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4e wl [-i*:f l Fesir By Ian B. Macpherson Someone once told me "always buy the best and you‘ll never regret it" or something like that. That philosophy sounds simple enough, but what is the best? Is it always the most expensive, precluding value, or does it depend on how you.define "the best"? Lexus, Toyota‘s upstart luxury division, has only been around for some five years now and yet it already claims to be the world‘s best builder of huxury cars. Ok, but before we can determine if this is true or not, we must define what a luxury car is supposed to be. To me a luxury car can be characterized as a status symâ€" bol that is high in price, has a very comfortable ride, is beautiful, yet conservative in design, has a ‘cushy interior with lots of wood and leather, has more dooâ€"dads than you can shake a stick at, has enough power to give many sports Lexus LS400: It‘s simply the best Ti n snn xltis, h y en rage s !L;.g‘_gqm y oo n eanemren © 1994 Volvo Canada nada Ltd: Drive Safely is a tradeâ€"mark of Volvo Canada Ltd. ape Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. Porsche is a reg. TM of Dr. Ing H.C.E Porsche AG. 1994 LEXUS ¢ 9 A, f R" AND "BEST NEW WAGON® AWARDS NAGON : VAN"AWARD «~Bâ€"K MOTORS 485 King St. North Waterloo, Ontario (519) 885â€"5090 cars a run for their money, and represents the highest level of technical innovation of the day. _ That‘s quite a mouthfull, but if you willing to agree with that, Lexus‘ LS400 is a standout. When it was first introâ€" duced in 1989, the LS400 received instant status recognition and though there has been no major revisions since, Lexus tition in the unenviable position of always playing catchâ€"up! In spite of tired styling the body shape remains aerodyâ€" namic enough to make the LS400 the quietest car in the world. Lexus has achieved this by paying attention to details like door gaps, handles, bumpers and side mirrors. There is even a wind deflector underneath that shrouds the engine and exhaust and the rear suspension components are shaped like airfoils to permit smoother airflow thus further section of your mind. The New SAAB 900S _ | \â€" _ VOLNVO This ad should be in the CING WATERLOOCHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1994 â€"PAGE 33 with gasâ€"pressurized shocks makes for a super soft ride that contributes to the rolling "deprivation chamber" feel of this car. That is to say, this is not a driver‘s car! The rearâ€"wheel drive LS400 is powered by a 4.0â€"litre, quadâ€"cam Vâ€"8 engine that cranks out a plentiful 250 hp Mated to a fourâ€"speed automatic transmission with overâ€" drive, gear changes are nearly imperceptible even under hard acceleration. This is thanks to a torque control program that reduces engine revs at the instant between gear Safety remains tantamount though with antiâ€"ock brakes, dual airâ€"bags, side impact beams, energyâ€"absorbing front and rear crumple zones and a traction control system that freight $745. _ | 450 Belmont Ave. W., Kit 744â€"5811 â€"â€"KITCH ENE R SATURN ® SAAB ® ISUZU I â€" d (Continued on page 34