BS - Sunday News, October 25, 1981 - Yo Imagine a typical North Shore family. Mom and Dad working, two teen-agers in high school. It’s the weekend--when everyone wants to relax and have fun. But Mom has to shop at Capilano’ Mall. And Dad wants to try some new hunting gear in the af- ternoon. And the teen-agers are off toa basketball game at night. Only in 1982-—the year of the gas crunch—Typical North Shore Family can be a one-car family~and have it all. ‘In one of the new. just- introduced Suzuki 4x4s, redesigned inside and out for the family on the go-from the corner grocery to the top of the mountain. Norm Shier, the general manager of Suzuki-Allarco Imports, the Canadian company which distributes. - the incredible Suzuki 4x4s across Western Canada, introduced the "82 models to __ B.C. dealers at a reception at Emilio’s Restaurant in Vancouver. “Everyone was excited— = and so they should be,” Shier said. “I knew there were going to changes. But when I first saw the 82 Suzukis, | -couldn't believe my eyes.” Because the new-for-82 Suzukis—four models, in- cluding two convertibles, a pickup truck and a four- passenger, three-door family wagon, have new styling, more room, new quality, more power, new comforts, more visibility and new colors. Ford gives rebate OAKVILLE, Ont., (UPC) - The Ford Motor Company of Canada said Wednesday it would offer a $500 rebate program for its new light truck customers and a $100 rebate to entice potential buyers to test-drive its front wheel drive cars. The truck rebate. ef fective until Nov. 21, would pertain to 1981 F100 through F350 model trucks and 1981 Courier compact trucks. The $100 rebate will be given to those who test dnve a Ford Escort, EXP. Mercury Lynx or LN7, provided they lease or purchase a Pord small car or a specificd competitive compact, sard Jack Chissold, Ford's general markcung manager rain be some § “You know,” said Shier, “Suzuki sells more light- weight vehicles in Japan than any other company, so they have the track record. There's more room in the new Suzukis--and the engineers widened the wheel base, and that means more comfort on the highway.” The four-cylinder overhead cam engine has new power-21 per cent more power for '82~—and it's expected that most Suzuki drivers will average about 32 miles per. gallon on Lower _ that slightly less when they go four-wheelin’ off the beaten track. The Suzuki 4x4 dealers who will have the new Suzuki 4x4s on display throughout B.C. have favorable comments. “Wait till the people see three-door family wagon,” said one dealer. “There’s nothing like it on the market. And at our price, people will be ‘really ready to buy.” The — four-passenger wagon, along with the other . new-for-82 _Suzukis, have tom NEW SUZUKI can go almost anywhere, even in B.C.'s rugged terrain. The more you look, the more you like addon IMPORT AUTOS LTD. 10th & Alma, Vancouver 733-8105 Complete mechanical repairs to VW Rabbit, Audi, Porsche and other im ports European trained mechanic exp . very competitive rates HOURS: 8 30 5pm Mon Fri CALL 987-0009 863 West 3rd N Van (Behind Capitano Mall) Free Courtesy Cars November Special Phone Ron 980-6511 Emergency 980-3141 . Lions Gate Body Shop PLYMOUTH @ CHRYSLER "MARINE DRING + NORTH VANCOUVER BC NTP UTS (008 90.0518 15 yrs WILLI GLASER v going to keep it that way.” fully-reclining. front seats. The rear seats fold down-- and create an instant cargo space, with easy-loading access, thanks to. the swingout rear door. “In the past, the Suzuki had more of a utilitarian look, pretty common to all 4x4s,” said Shier. “But now, the Suzuki is still the leader. We have more quality, less price. There’s just no comparison. The Suzuki 4x4s for 82 are in a class—all by themselves. And Fll bet the Suzuki engineers are from $12.95 Monthly Rates 2 980-1515 2 708 Marine Dr. 7 tke of 1.8. Auto is pleased to announce the ad- i of TAKASHI SAWADA since No it's not.an aircraft it's the UNBEATABLE 81 - MAZDA PICK UP LONG BOX — SHORT BOX AND SPORT From $6695 + Tax Gordon Imports lOm& Alma, Van. COMPLETE BODY REPAIRS & PAINTING OPEN SATURDAY 980-4581 1315 COTTON ROAD (MAIN ST ) NORTH VANCOUVER dO SERVING THE NORTH SHORE FOR 10 YEARS!