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Smooth Luxury Chevrolet

NEVER BEEN SO LUXURIOUS BEFORE! More luxurious outside with that new look. And much more luxurious inside. The new Impala Super Sport Series, has a new kind of ultra-soft vinyl upholstery and door-to-door deep-twist carpeting that you would be proud to put in your home. And even the lowest priced Biscayne models are now fully [...]

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Event Guide June ’11

June 16 Drive-in to Zax’s Presented by the Manitoba Pontiac Association (incorporating Buick & Oldsmobile), Zax’s Drive Inn and Canadian Super Shop. All antiques, classics and special interest vehicles are welcome. 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Zax’s Drive Inn, 1184 Portage Ave. (at Wall St.). Great food and great prizes. 50/50 draw benefiting the Variety Club of [...]

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Road Performance

Pro: The 2.2L four gives sparkling performance without excessive noise. The revised five-speed manual transmission works very well with smooth and light clutch action. The four-speed automatic has overdrive to help save fuel. Excellent handling in town or on the highway. Firm but well controlled ride due to increased body rigidity, a reworked suspension and [...]

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Reliability/Safety

Pro: The standard warranty is one of the best. Reliability is excellent for the first five years. These cars are built with care: there’s rarely a misaligned piece of trim or a crooked seam to be found. Corrosion-prone overlapping metal panels have been eliminated and galvanized steel used instead. Honda has made efforts to improve [...]

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The Mustang Shelby GT

Mustang GT models have traditionally outsold other trims in Canada, so the return of the 5.0 ought to be well-received. The car has good body control and the staunch acceleration is kept in check by the optional 3.73 rear limited-slip. The Tremec six-speed manual is a carryover, and is slightly notchy. The whine from the [...]

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Check the sensors and pull computer codes

On computer managed engines (most cars from 1980 on), problems with various components and systems are recorded in the computer in the form of codes. With a “scan” tool, a mechanic can recall any codes that indicate problem areas. New-car dealerships have the most sophisticated equipment for this test, but many independent shops also have [...]

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Test the exhaust emissions

The vehicle may also be connected to an exhaust-gas-analyzer by inserting a probe into the tailpipe. With the car running in Neutral, the mechanic can check the amount of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) in the exhaust (other emissions can be tested with more sophisticated analyzers, but these two reveal a great deal). He [...]

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Engine Compartment Inspection

Your preliminary, five-minute inspection should have told you enough about the condition of the car to have spotted any major defects. You know the car is fairly clean, and your subsequent test-drive should have further solidified your hunches about the vehicle. Now it’s time to perform a more thorough inspection. Wpg Auto www.wpgauto.com Winnipeg Power [...]

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10 Steps to buying a New Car: Closing the deal

If you feel good about the price you have been quoted, it’s time to take a look at the big picture. Many buyers focus on the cost of the car and ignore the related expenses. Besides the cost, you will have to pay sales tax and various fees which vary from state to state. The [...]

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10 Steps to buying a New Car: Negotiating for your lowest price

Many buyers like to handle the question of price before they even go to the dealer. Internet salespeople are willing to discuss price over the phone – some dealer. Internet salespeople are willing to discuss price over the phone – sometimes even by e-mail. This wasn’t the case a few years ago when the salesperson [...]

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