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Show C-16 The Park Record WedtfhursFri. June 30-July 2, 2004 m inborn ffijg-ini Doalor! To mdwrU In this Motion oontaot Choryu art 01-2S2-0t I'HffliWI" .H.H:I M.. ll-HJ.UsUgliJ!Tmm 01 Chevy 3500 Crew 4x4 Duramax, Dually, Fully Equipped! Sale $29,977 'CO Chevy Dlazer LO 4 Dr., 4x4, Auto, Air, Good Condition. Sale $6,977 01 Ford Expedition XLT Fully Equipped, 3rd Seat, Ready to Go! Sale $18,977 'OO QMC Yukon Leather, Loaded, Extra Nice! Sale $1 8,977. MX 1 ' fi r 1 -v y flic n V .Ml' u . b I U A U J aft A ew generation of full-size sedans bucks convention with new moxy and muscle By MALCOLM GUNN WHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONS II ""TT" et ready for the i II next-generation of mJ domestic family haulers from DaimlerChryslcr. Be warned, these radically reengi-neered reengi-neered cars will take some getting used to. Due out this spring, the 2005 Chrysler 300 sedan and Dodge Magnum wagon are a clear departure depar-ture from the company's current front-wheel-drive Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler 300M and Dodge Intrepid sedans. They also represent an about-face in family-car family-car design philosophy. Bigger is touted as better and rear-wheel drive V8 performance is what, at least in Daimler-Chrysler's eyes, many buyers really want. (All-wheel (All-wheel dnve is an option). In one bold stroke, the company has completely distanced itself from the competition as well as its current crop of 'Cab Forward' machinery and has returned to its full-size 1970s-era roots. Compared to the outgoing full-size full-size cars, the 300 and Magnum are actually about 10-inches shorter in total length, while the wheelbase has been stretched by a half-foot. As well, they're more than 2.5 inches taller. The result is a much larger perhaps even a bit sinister stance, especially when vou factor in the Bulging fenders, extra tall doors and 'chopped' roofline. Trie reasons for embarking on such drastic changes are clear. The domestic-sedan market has been losing considerable ground to Japanese-based competitors, with cars such as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, in particular, leading lead-ing the charge. As well, their laxu-ry laxu-ry offshoots (Acura and Lexus models, respectively) are encroaching encroach-ing on the up-level end of the busi ness. jfi:; Ji:qO -" '05 full-size DodgeChrysler Four-door full-size sedan and wagon . available in rear-and all-wheel drive. 2.7-liter D0HC V6, 3.5-liter SOHC V6 and 5.7-literOHV V8, producing 190, 250 and 340 horsepower, respectively. Four-speed automatic (V6) or five-speed automatic (V8) transmissions. The new big-size Chrysler and Dodge have no other equals in terms of available drivetrains and power. Those models equipped with the Hemi engine signal a return to the good d' days when rip-snorting V8s ruled the road. The added availability of all-wheel drive and stability control will assure those who might otherwise be reluctant to surrender their front-wheel drive family cars Sfy: Front airbags; side-impact aiibags; side-curtain aiibags (opt.); ABS (opt.); traction control (opt.); stability control con-trol (opt.). BM prk: $23,600 The new ChrvslerDodee duo is poised to counter this trend by offering buyers a traditional North American big car with plenty of power turning the rear wheels. The Chrysler 300C and Dodge Magnum RT, as the top-line models mod-els are called, will be equipped WIUI UIC lUllAJldUUII J-W1M55- AjiK ' power 5.7-liter Hemi V8 connected -Tr-fo 10 a nve-speea automatic transmission transmis-sion with manual gear selection capability.- According to Daimler-Chrysler, this particular drive-train drive-train combo is good for hitting 60 m.p.h. in a scant 6.3 seconds, sec-onds, not bad numbers num-bers for a pair of 1 two-ton tamily ... v I cars. To keep fuel consumption in check, four of the eight cylinders shut down when the load islight. This innovative system sys-tem activates so quickly that drivers driv-ers are never supposed to notice the transition. The projected cityhighway cityhigh-way fuel reduction isn't huge around 10 per cent compared to a Hemi V8 without the system but every little bit of savings is welcome, wel-come, especially on models carrying carry-ing the extra weight of all-wheel dnve. For anyone the Hemi's torque-twisting shenanigans, the mid-level 300 Touring and Limited, as well as the Magnum SXT, come with a 250-horsepower 250-horsepower 3.5-liter SOHC V6, while the base 300 sedan and Magnum SE wagon make do with a 2.7-liter DOHCV6. Each six-cylinder six-cylinder engine is matched to four-speed four-speed automatic transmissions. All models will arrive with a strong dose of standard equipment, however you'll have to pay up to get traction and stability control (a good idea for rear-drive units), anti-lock brakes; side-curtain airbags and rear-backup assist Very interesting, but one issue remains. For years, manufacturers have conditioned us to believe that front-wheel -drive cars are better (especially in terms of traction, overall weight and interior room) and that small-displacement, fuel-sipping fuel-sipping engines are where it's at. How willing, then, will we accept an alternate philosophy and re-embrace re-embrace rear-wheel-drive cars and l muscular V8 power? ? There's no doubt a market for full-size performance-oriented rear-and rear-and all-wheel-drive sedans and wagons. After all, premium manufacturers, manu-facturers, including DaimlerChrysler's senior partner, Mercedes-Benz, has been proving it for years. If that approach can be extended extend-ed to more affordable Dodge and Chrysler products, thereby injecting inject-ing new life and more performance into the full-size domestic market, the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum will hit the road and never look back. not obsessed by r 01 QMC Jimmy SLS 2Dr., 4x4, Auto, Air, Clean and Drives Great! Sale $10,977 - '01 Gubaru Lagacy Outback Wgn. 5 Spd, Air, Excellent In and Out! Sale $12,977 '03 Chevy Astro AWD LS, Fully Equipped, Rear Air, Under 20k Mi, Save Over New! Sale $14,977 '02 Chevy Trallblazer LTZ Loaded, Leather, Extras, Like New! Sale $18,977 rHJM;i.rMHaTTT;H.T,M j-mii'i c rxwt r : 1 1 m m i : r i c liETAs lain itrjanii 02 Subaru Impreia WRX AWD. Silver. 5 Speed, 55k, Sporty & Fast, Priced to Sell at $14,995 ' 02 Chrysler PT Cruiser LTD One Owner, Clean. Silver. Leather, Moonroof and More, 28k, Warranty, Priced Right at $12,895 03 Ford Taurus OE Wagon Great Family Vehicle. 8k, Warranty. Green, Like New, Priced Used Only $12,895 02 Ford Explorer Sport Trac One Owner, Well Equipped. 38k, White, Lots of Extras, Priced to Sell at $18,495 02 Ford Explorer Eddie Dauer 4 Dr., 4x4, Red. Well Equipped. 38k. 3rd Seat, Rear Air, And More. Only $19,895 02 Ford Explorer LTD 4x4, Mineral Gray, Black Leather, V8, One Owner. 25K. Excellent. Priced Right at $20,995 02 Ford -Excursion XLT 4x4. V10 Gas, Loaded, Leather, White, 12K, Warranty. Priced Right at $27,995 'OO Ford F250 Super Duty SuperCab Short Bed. XLT, 4x4. V8 Gas. 5 Speed, One Owner, 53k, Priced to Sell at $17,495 02 Ford F3SO Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4, Lariat. Long Bed. 7.3 Diesel. Auto. One Owner. White, 48k. Priced to Sell at $31.995 02 Ford F150 SuperCab Short Bed. 4x4, Red, XLT, Matching Shell, Very Nice, 29k,One Owner. 5.4 V8. Priced to Sell at $21,595 '04 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr. - Power Windows, PL, Cruise Control, Tilt, Only 60.000 Miles 507 Only $13,295 03 Dodge Grand Caravan 7 Passenger, Power Windows, PL, Cruise Control, Tilt, rear AC, Power Seat, 23K 504 Only $15,495 03 Dodge Intrepid Power Windows. PL. Cruise Control. Tilt, 25.000 Mi 427 Only $1 1 ,995 'OO Grand Cherokee Laredo 35,000 Mi 2787 A Only $14,895 VO Jeep Wrangler Sport Hard Top 5 Spd, 43K A2740A Only $13,495 - ' 'Ol Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD V8, Sunroof, Loaded A2702A Only $1 4,995 -1 'OO Dodge Durango SLT Leather, Loaded, Rear AC 271 4A J" Only $12,849 02 Ford F150 Crew Cab Lariat Leather, Loaded 2758A Only $23,995 'OO Jeep Grand Cherokee Leather, Loaded 2721 A Only $9,995 OO Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Diesel SLT Leather, 58K A2740A Only $23,895 ' 04 VVtf Tourag, AWD, 310 HP V8. Tiptonic Trans. XM Radio, CD, Leather, Sunroof & More, Like New 14571 A $40,988 02 BMW 330 Ci, Cpc, 5 Spd MT, AC. Leather, Immaculate, Low Miles, Sport Pkg. & Lots More 032770 $30,899 03 Land Rover Froelander SE, V6. AWD, CD, Leather, Sunroof & Lots More 032779 $19,899 02 Infiniti 135, Luxury Sedan, 255 Hp V6. Air. Leather, Bose Sound System & Lots More 032753 $18.688 '04 Infiniti FX 35, V6, AWD, 280 Hp V6, Touring Pkg, Bose AMFMCass with fi fliRr. nhanner & Lots More 032773 $35.988 Ol Infiniti QX4, 240 Hp V6. All Mode 4x4 System, 240 Hp V6, Sunroof. Leather. CD & Cassette. Extra Nice 032775 $21.988 OO Ford Mustang OT, V8, Auto & Air, Leather, CD, Less Than 40.000 Actual Miles 1451 3A $9,988 '98 Toyota Camry LE, 4 Dr., V6, Auto & Air, and Lots More, Excellent Condition 4225A $8,399 'OO Infiniti I30T, V6, Auto & Air, Leather. Sunroof, CD & Cass. & Lots More 32778A $1 3.899 'Ol Mitsubishi Montero XLS, 4x4, 7 Passenger, Power Windows & Locks, CD & Much More 14226A $15,995 'OO Acura Integra Auto, CD, Power Sunroof. Was $9,995 Now 9,495 OO Quick LeSabre White, Auto, Air. Was $6,495 Now $5,995 OO Ford F2SO Stroker Loaded, Extended, Shell. $19,495 Wow! '99 Chevy Suburban White. Auto. Air, Power. $12,995 'OO Ford Expedition Blue. Eddie Bauer. $12,995 '96 Chevy Suburban Leather, Loaded. Was $10,995 Now $9,995 CO Landrover Discovery Low Miles, "Great Deal". Was $8,995 Now $7,995 '95 Chevy Suburban White, Auto. Air, Great Buy. $8,995 'OS Ford Dronco White, Leather, Auto. $5,495 '95 Ford F150 Blue, Extra Low Miles, Great Truck. $8,495 ;01 Land Rover Disco 2 Low Miles, Only 2 Left Starting $17,950 V6 Low Mites. Leather. Sunroof. Perfect Shape, $1 5.500 Dodgo Dakota Club Cab 4x4 Extra Sharp $9,850 . Q3 VW Jetta OLS Only 13k Miles, Silver, Moonroof, Auto. $16.995 01 Ram 2SSOO QC Laramie .Cummins, Leather, Extra Nice, $26,550 Q1 Audi Allroad All Options, Right Color, Right Price, $26.995 OO Ford Contour Lots of Car for Little $$$, $5,500 Convert LXI Great Shape, Low Miles, $17,995 TfiC Ltd. AWD. Sunroof, Video system, Hard to Rnd $28,750 271 Leather, Moonroof, Low Miles, This is the One! $26,850 llllll II lUhrrril lrr lf II |