42.- Friday, May 15, 1998 — Nonh Shore News fee. shore Hombre a cargo-carri Frovi page 37 Howeves, i thought the dashboard’s flat surface and “plastiey” took was less attractive than the modern intertors of some of its com- petitors. Another sraall criticism: the turn signal indicators are barely audible leading the driver to leave them blink- ing when they shouldn't be. Some features are NOL available on base Regular cab models forcing buyers to move up to XS trim level. For example, base Hombres have a standard three-person clorh/tweed bench, but you have to move up to the XS to get a standard 60,/40 split bench seat with centre arm- rest. Bucket seats with a cen- tre console are available only on Spacecab models with a V6 engine. Spacecab models have two tear, flip-down, side- ways-facing seats with iap “Deits — they're just big enough tor children under age 12. (By the way, these seats are nor standard on the Spacecab, they're optional. With the seats folded up almost flash with the side walls, the Spaceeab has as much storage room as a trunk in a subcenspact ear). Yo get into the rear seats, the front passenger seat automatically moves forward when the backrest ix Hipped down, and then returns to its original posi- tion when the seatback is raised. The driver’s seat however, does not automati- cally slide forwards when the seatback is lowered. Curiously, the Hombre Spacecab is not available with an optional third rear door even though S- 10/Sonomia Extended Cab models are. General Motors customer profile research indicates thar Hombres will appeal to buyers whe want a second vehicle tor light cargo-carry- ing applications. Hvou don’s need something fancy and vou dom have to haut reall: heavy ioads or go offroad, Pd recommend gong with the base 4X2 tour eviinder truck —~ it’sa lot cheaper. Standard features on the hase model include power steering, five-speed manuai transmission, AM/FM radio, dual airbags, three: person bench seat, two- speed intermittent wipers, one capholder and storage trav, vins! floor covering, dual outside mirrars with right-side convex mirror, 205,/75-R-15 inch radials, Wock heater, and anti-lock brakes. Suggested retail prices are as tallows. 8 Regular tab S14,014, 45 Rep Cab $15,064; XS Extended cah $17,596, XS Reeular cab 4X4 Vo $22,901; XS Extended cab 4X4 V6 $25,038. NEWS BASE Hombres have a standard three-person cloth/tweed bench. The upgraded XS model (above) comes with a standard 60/40 split bench seat with centre armrest. 1998 Isuzu Rodec Spacecab technical data Base price: $14,615 (108.3 in.) Price as tested: $17,596 Length: 4798 min (188.9 All wheel drive Type: two-door, threc-, in.) ABS four- or five- passenger Width: 1725 mm (67.9 in.) Air b extended cab pickup Height: 1575 mm (62.0 ir Dags in.) 80 watt AM/FM cassette Layout: iongitudinal front ; engine /rear-wheel-drive Towing capacity: 2495 kg Keyless entry me . EEA etre Engine: 2.2-litre four-cylin- (5,500 Ib.) Fog lamps & sport rack Purchase A 0 D#5065 : Offer extended 165 H.P. engine Financing from i] Nie May 31/98) der Fuel consumption: City — Power windows & locks 24-36 - 48 mos Horsepower: 118 @ 5200 11.01/100 km (26 m.p.g.}; 1235 Marine Dr., North Vancouver 980- -2464 SPECIALTY SUB Torque: 130 ft.-ths.@2800 mpg.) Power heated mirrors Sp.m. Warranty: three Wheelbase: 2750 mm years /60,000 kms CITY AUTO | JAPANESE GAR SPECIALIST OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SPRING: SERVICE TIME. . © Tune-us ° Brakes * Scaling Systems ® flectrical ¢ Engine Repairs 1997 COROLLA Auto - Cassette Factory Warranty Low Kms 1997 TERCEL Auto - Cassette Factory Warranty We are Honda experts. Hard to diagnose problems are our specialty. If you drive a Honda, CITY ALTO is your best service option. ” 68 Mabon & Esplanade, :: North Vancouver (984-4566 AIR CONDITIONING z HEATING . ~~ SPECIALISTS weer “QUR 40th YEAR” ERTIFIED TECHNICIANS Domestic & Foreign * RIZ4A Ratrofit & 1.C.8.C. Ciaims * Recovery & Recharging * Servicing Repairing & Exchanges * Radiators & Water Pumps * Cruise Controls Was: $13,995" Was: $14,995" NOW: $ 12,685" NOW: $13,750° : Zz: AiN PATTISON TOY: ON TOYOT 1765 Marne Orta, 98-0591 | rae Accredited Catiseon Reoaics ALSO TOU PND GET Hs COMPLETE : eee ee MECHANICAL gE §85-7455 299-9000 SERVICE WE 9R%-7450 LZL4LSis. FAX LINE 9 . Gur Blks South of. Marine Drive) 176 PEMBERTON, NORTH VAN.