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Often referred to as a hybrid between the in-line and V-type engines, the so-called VR6 engine is what transforms both of these 1995 ; ee Chao vehicles from ordinary transporta- tion vehicles to pumped up F-15 jet- mobiles. These aren't your average family sedans, folks. The Jetta and Passat GLX can compete head-to-head with many “true” sports cars, thanks to sticky tfer yet smooth 15-inch Eagle GA tires, . independent suspension front and back, fast-responding rack-and-pin- ion power steering, and fade-free anti-lock equipped disc brakes. Go ahead, treat them like you would a Porsche or BMW machine — they won't disappoint you through twisty hairpin roads and S-curves. The Jetta is slightly smaller than the Passat, and offers about a $2,000 price advantage over the bigger sib- ling. The Passat also boasts a more luxurious exterior design (i don’t think the Volvo-like rear design is accidental) and cuddles the passen- gers with more upscale touches. The Jetta is not new for 1995, but the six-cylinder engine-equipped GLX is new this year. The Passat, which is available as a VR6 model or diesel-turbo version, has received a number of important changes when the new model debuted half a year ago. It now shows off a smoother, rounder design and per- forms more smoothly and pre- dictably than before. The Jetta and Passat VR6 models Photo submitted THE NEW Audi A6, part of the just-introduced Audi 90 series, is expected to challenge both BMW . and Mercedes-Benz with its unique all-whiesi-drive configuration. Site PT55/80R13 P185/60R13 PIBS/75R14 $69.95 93.95 96.95 Our Best Ali Round All Season Radial 84g» i "$4 Sie Price PISS/B0R13 XNW $49.95 PLOS/BORTSXNW 56.95 PI7S/ARIS BSL 63.95 PLa5/7ORIIBSL «66.95 PIOS/7SR14 NW 68.95 “Hey guys, watch ne i. the hair. Oh, it's Mega Miles. How many is Mega? Lots of Air Miles? Numerous, many or multiple AirMiles? A rasher of Air Miles? A road- house of Air Miles? Get the picture? 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