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Port Perry Weekend Star, 21 Sep 2001, p. 19

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"WEEKEND STAR" the most out of yc continued from page 17 Check both driver and passenger side mirrors. Don't forget to do an over the shoulder look, to ensure a clear view before passing or chang- ing lanes. When parallel parking, check for blind spots and "maneuver- ent _ including those encoun- ' Drive the car on differ road surfaces, tered on a daily basis. Listen for noises in the suspension when going over rough the steering. © POWER: Test he ears power in real-world situ- turf and' check for vibrations in tioning. © HANDLING: When it comes to handling, feel free to mix it up." Practice long turns, short turns, sudden swerves and smooth transitions. How does the car han- dle a change in 'direc- tions; does it feel stable and comfortable? your test t drive Al SK THE denly. © NOISE: Listen for exces- sive engine, interior, road and wind noise -- with the windows and sun/moon roof open and ~ closed. Do this at both normal "and higher speeds. RE When returning to the | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2001 - } AU' TO EXPERT dealership 'after a suc- cessful test drive, be sure to discuss any concerns or questions that arose while - onthe road. There may be explanations for any prob- lems, or a'dealer may sug- gest options that are available that would alle- viate any c concerns, ? ability. Adjust the side mirrors properly. 2 INSTRUMENTS: Browse the instrument panel. Are all features easy to view, including fuel and temperature gauges, speedometre and . rpms, or does the steer - ing wheel 'block them? If so, be sure to see if - the model comes with 53 adjustable steering Are all instruments easy to reach? Pay close atten~ § tion to the heat/air con- ditioning * buttons as' well as the location of the stereo controls. Are: they easy to 'reach? § Could "the controls be adjusted without look-" ing at them? ations: highway merg- eo : Really use ing, passing and sudden the. brakes; Brake softly acceleration in'city dri- and then ag ressively, to ving. Is the engine power - a ceptable or ~ overwhelming? Check -out how powers affect whe ed by turing hi iS 1 tures like the air condi- - pulsing | be easier to - ake pedals braking sud- 5 I YEAR LUTAN SH a VAN I ON ALL CERTIFIED VEHICLES YU elel ZV] =1e]X Nis SSAN 1-800-565-6365 Ajax, Ontario POS-080:0553 Jo VV = payi nent! EET pape BY | : . Fo SAFE T ¥ b] § Fa | ¥ 'SN YN | LE al - A dF ala | Fis oa amit an i= 0 EE POW = } LL et ot oe _N - Red, 2dr 4cyl, auto, 82 K: + rn L "5,500 aos BERETTA 6.1. + Blue, 2 dr, V6, auto, loaded, 128K. eee | 2 dr, V6, auto, loaded, 132 K. Whit, 2d Ve to odd, 133K. | : 0 N0u°4,900 Too Wow*3,900 705 ee mR 953-9273 dni e Wi | LAY TE ETT TR iaetion Faarias \ DRIVE A LITTLE / SAVE 4 LOT! ice what wi aa PY TER HOURS CALL TOM CARETTE 905-706-2720 We service what we sell

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