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Friday, August 1, 1997 ~ North Shore News ~ 31

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Much improved
in new Mystique

From pave 29

to shift and quieter, In addi-
tion, the clutch pedal
requires less effort, A four.
speed antomatic ceansmission
ts optional

To satis demands for a
smoother highway tide, the
Mystique's frony suspension
has Leen altered slightly and
the stecring has been madi-
tied to reduce low-speed
steering effort while main-
taining steering feel at higher
speeds,

Base models, whieh start
at $17,795, include standard
Id-inch tires, power steering,
AM/FM radio, tilt steering
wheel, single- speed i intermit-
tent wipers, clock, console
with CD /easserte storage
and three cupholders, air fil-
tration system, 12 V power
point, and height-adjustable
front seatbelts,

Mystique GS models,
which start at $18,895, add a

tachometer, 00,440 split fold-
ing rear svats, dtd dual body:
colored power outside mir-
rors,

[LS Mystuques, priced at

$23,898, have a standard VG
engine, 13-inch tires with
alloy wheels, four wheel dise
brakes, variable intermittent
Wipers, power antenna, fog
lamps, and [0-way power
seats,

ABS brakes are optional,
even on the LS model.
Ford's all-speed traction con-
tral has been discontinued
for 1998,

Competitors for the
Mystique include the Dodge
Stratus, Plymouth Breeze,
Chrysler Cirrus, Pontiac
Grand Am, Mazda 626,
Honda Accord, Toyota
Camry, Hyundai Sonata,
Nissan Altima, and Subaru
Legacy.

Mystiques are built in
Kansas City, Missouri and
Cuautitlan, Mexico.

Stupidity the killer

From page 30

drivers travelling faster than
80 m.p.h. was so small’as to
register as a whopping 0%,
Hmmm.

Abh, but Shatin, you say,
surely the mumber of high-
way fatalities increased since
the introduction of this new
free-for-all rate of travel,
Nope. In fact, fatalities
dropped by 1 0%.
(Admittedly, I've never
trusted fatality stats simply
because they waver from
year to year regardless of
rvles and regulations -~ but
it makes for a good argu-
ment, 10?)

We also must remember
that U.S. highways are of a
size and shape as to make
every road in B.C, look like
a back alley. So while most
B.C. roads are small, serene
and scenic, a Jack of speed
limits might cause a few
more problems than they
did (didn’t) in Montana,
Besides, we have such an
inordinate number of bone-
head drivers, the
UNreasonable and
IMprudent, that such a
change might verily prove

disastrous,

And what of that great
cash cow photo radar? No
limits, no fines, no milk.
Bummer.

Even opponents of photo
radar have to admit that it
they saw a hundred dollar
bill fluttering down the
road, they'd try to cateh it,

That reminds me. Even
before Montana abolished its
daytime speed limit they
treated said limir like the
joke it was.

No points were added to
a driver's license but speed-
ers were tagged with a hefty
$5 “Waste of a Natural
Resource” fine.

Shaun’s stand on the
matter? Speed limits are
unreasonable. Speeders do
not kill, boneheads do.
Unfortunately, some speed-

ers are also boneheads so the °

skewed stats and silly slogans
continue to inundate our
eyes and ears, Oh well, 1
guess it’s nota perfect
world.

Keep it up Montana.
Nice goin’, eh?

As for you beautiful
British Columbians, old and
new alike: Shut up, Be safe.

To the thousands of
$t. John Ambulance Volunteers:

Si.John Ambulance

(you ove interestad in becoming a St. John

john, Ambulance volunteer ploaio
branch,

contoct your local St. John Ambulance

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Suminer has arrived (fi nally)
a and Autoclassic has an
‘ exciting weekend planned for
7 North Shore enthusiasts.

Aug. 9th and 10th we present the Ist
Annual Autoclassic Summer Collector
Car show and Shine, Barbecue and...
what the heck, since we'll all be there,
an auction!

| Sat. Aug. 9th is preview day, where
potential buyers and car enthusiasts

J are invited to look through, under, and
over up to 80 colllector vehicles for
sale.

Sun. Aug. 10th things really heat up
as we combine the thrill of the open
road with the sizzle of the open grille.
Relax and enjoy a mouthwatering

. barbecued lunch while the auction
vehicles look for a new owner and the

s show and shiners compete for trophies
in a variety of classes.

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Theatre
i Saturday, August 9th
Preview 2pm - 6pm
Sunday, August 10th
Gates open 9am
Auction begins 10:30am
Show & Shine Registration ($15)
Yam - lam sharp

Bidder registration is free.
For consignment or bidder.
information phone or fax Lisa or
Peter at the numbers below.