A FLAG-DRAPED Nigel Mansell supporter watches the action
at the 1993 Vancouver Moteon Indy two weeks ago. '

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

New components enhance

both Safety and luxury

‘From page 26.
bags; Jaguar-like elegant erill up
front; an upgraded i interior; and a
‘transmission that starts in first
gear for a better takeoff.
. Some journalists have criticized
~ Nissan for making the Q45 less
performance-oriented, but frankly
I think Nissan has done a superb
job of redirecting the Q45 towards
‘the mainstream luxury car buyers
.x while. maintaining most of its
“astonishing sports. car-like char-
acter.

according to various industry
sources, a completely new Maxima
sedan and 240SX sports car are
being readied for next year.

The spy photographs I have
seen in publications show that a
rounder, smoother Maxima is on

‘the way, following the trend seen’

in the Altima and J30 sedans.

The shots of the 240SX models
have been much more difficult to
decipher — thanks to a heavy
disguise — but again, a softer __
look and trendier body style are in

Load Sears reg. Sale, Sie

Range each each
P155/80R13 79S 99.99 79.99
P165/80R13 83S 117.99 94.39
P175/80R13 86S 128.99 103.19
P185/80R13. 90S 135.99 108.79

Load Sears reg. Sale,

Range each each
155/B0R12 77T 84.99 67,99
145/80R13 75ST 89.99 71.99
155/80R13 79T 94.99 75.99
165/80A13 83T 9999 79.99

P185/75R14 89S 139.99 111.99 P175/70R13 82T 109.99 87.99
PISS/7SRI4 92S 147.99 118.39 P185/70R13 86T 118.99 95,19
P205/75A14 95S 158.99 127.19 P185/70A14 84T 129.99 103.99

P205/75A15 97S 166.99 133.59
P215/75R15 100S 173.99 139.19
P225/75R1S 102S 181.99 145.59
P235/7SA1S 108S 187.99 150.39
PI75/70R13 82S** 113.99 91.19
P185/70R13 BSS" 127.99 102.39
P1857OR14 87S 140.99 112.79
P19S/70R14 90S* 147.99 118.39
P20570R14 93S 155.99 124.79
P205/70R15 95S 167.99 134.39
P215/70R15 173.99 139.19
P205/65R15 164.99 131,99

P195/70A14
P205/70R 14

138.99 117.19
143.99 115.19

PISSIGOR14 = 85T
P195/60R1S a7T

103.99
110.39

129.99
137.99

P21S'65R15 187.99
PIBS/GOR14~ 82H 164.99 131.99
P1I9560R14 85H 172.99 138.39
P215/60A14 91H 182.99 146.39
P19S/60R15 87H 178.99 143,19
P20S/60R1S5 90H 184.99 147.99
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Roadhandler’ Plus and G.T. Plus...

_ durable, steel-belted all-season
radials. Mud and snow rated for good
handling in all conditions. #79000 ser.

Roadhandler’ S.C.R. durable, premium-
quality performance radial. Steel.
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quick steering response. #76000 ser.
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‘The G20 model received safety the works, . *
and luxury additions when the ‘93 The '95 Maxima may be Prestone ontroeze/coclet
iene 4 L. #52545. Reg. 8.99..6.99
model debuted this spring, in- powered by a new generation of $90 OFF When you buy 3, save an odd-
cluding dual airbags and pre- . . 24-valve V6 engines, recently an-- - 7 ! 49 ich we h fa
tensioner seat belts. The ’94 model . .- nounced by Nissan as the VQ FDA yi itiona Pia wit ron c-
‘will actually arrive later in the series engines. The Maxima will ues VALUE turer's mail-in rebate.
winter, though I don’t expect further help Nissan build up its GOLD Affer rebate, Ea:......... 4.99
‘many more changes. new family image, while the - "Rebate details in store
“As you can see, nothing too forthcoming 240SX should keep Our most powerful battery
radical is planned this year, but the momentum going on the with a 6yr. warr.* and 12-
“ some major debuts are expected Sporty side. month free replacement. {
by next spring or summer for the This year may be a quiet year #66000 ser. Reg. 109. 99. \ :
*95 model year. for Nissan and Infiniti, but rest 124.99. with trade in* _
Nissan is obviously tight- lipped . assured that things will be stirred Now.89.99-104.99 : .
about upcoming new models, but up again very soon, -with trade in**
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Car costs continue to rise > GREAT SERVICE
DRIVING A car costs the average Figures are provided to CAA by
driver $7,031.60 per year, an in- Runzheimer International, a
crease of S64 over | last year. by th management consulting firm that
igures released recently by the provides services to accurately SALE PRICES END
Canadian:Automobile Association measure the costs of transporta-
(CAA) show that higher insurance _ tion. P SUNDAY SEPT. 26, WHILE QUANTITIES LAST ~<*

and depreciation costs have more
than offset lower expenses for fuel
and financing. o ;
“Assuming that the average
motorist drives 24,000 km (14,880
miles) per year, each kilometre
costs 29.3¢, up from 29¢ last year.
The CAA 1993-1994 Car Costs
data are based on the operation of
a 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier RS with
a. 2.2-litre.- four-cylinder engine,
which is riven 24,000 km a year.
A four-door sedan, the Cavalier
is equipped with. an automatic
transmission, power steering,
power disc. brakes, AM-FM
Stereo, a rear window defogger,
speed control, a tilt steering wheel,
engine block heater and a heavy-
‘duty battery. . - os

The Car Costs brochure also

_ tanks the 10 provinces and the

Yukon based on average owner-
ship and operating costs.

For the fourth year in a row,
car costs are highest in Quebec,
and for the seventh year in a row
they are lowest in Alberta. On-
tario moved from fourth to se-
cond highest, while British Col-
umbia moved from seventh to

fifth highest.

Single copies of 1993-1994 Car
Costs are available from most
CAA Member clubs or by sending
a self-addressed, stamped,
business-sized envelope to the Ca-
nadian Automobile Association,
1775 Courtwood Cres., Ottawa,

‘Ontario, K2C 332.

Expect more from Sears™

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