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1993 ~ North Shore News

Photo Mare Rovner

Rona Pugh, cf North Vancouver, is sitting pretty boehindthe wheei of this Signal red convertible Jaguar XJS sports coupe she won in the Vancouver Opera’s Jaguar Lotto ’93,

323’s outward vision superb

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muting, the 1.6-litre engine is quite adequate. ] wouldn’t recommend graduating to the !.8-litre engine unless you’re looking for sportier performance.

My test car was equipped with the optional four-speed automatic transmission. Gear changes were smooth and sometimes un- noticeable, a commendable feat for a car with such a small displacement engine.

Brakes are excellent. The stand- ard front disc/rear drum brakes are more than adequate to haul

A NEW booklet from the Insurance Company of Brit- ish Columbia (ICBC) com- paring more than 200 dif- ferent 1993. car models is likely to become an. impor- tant reference source for

Class of 93 planning dry

grad parties

ONE HUNDRED and one sec- ondary schools responded to the

e+ British Columbia Automobile

Association’s (BCAA) challenge to B.C.'s Grade 12 students to orga- nize safe, dry graduation celebra- tions in an effort to have a fatali- ty-free class of 93.

Two North Shore schools — Argyle Secondary and Seycove Secondary — have signed on to the program.

Earlier this year, BCAA offered a. BCAA family membership to each secondary schoo! holding a dry grad celebration attended by at least 50% of the school’s graduating students.

BCAA senior public affairs of- ficer Patti Bacchus said this year’s fesponse was more than double that of Jast year’s, when 49 schools in the province par- ticipated.

“When we began this program last year we hoped we were seeing the beginning of a tradition for

«PF B.C.’s high schools,’’ said Bac-

chus. ‘This year’s huge response indicates the popularity of alcohol-free celebrations is grow-

‘ing and students know how to

have a great time without

alcohol.”’

down the lightweight 1,010 kg (2,226 lbs.) vehicle curb weight.

Outward vision is superb, par- ticularly over the low dash and hoodline. Simple, large instru- ments are easy to see and controls are mostly visible, although the radio is partially obscured by the steering wheel. An airbag is not available,

The interior feels roomy, partly because of the panoramic window glass, but also because of gener- ous cabin width and roof height.

The Mazda 323 is considerably wider than cars like the Geo Metro and Subaru Justy, and

safety-conscious consumers planning to buy a new car.

How to Buy a Better Auto rates models in terms of basic safety features, theft resistance and average collision repair costs. Designed to help prospective pur- chasers focus their new car search, the. publication ‘‘may also en- courage manufacturers to review their design features and make even more improvements,’’ said ICBC's manager of material dam- age, research and training, John Gane.

The booklet lists models by size category: and, in easy-to-read chart form, shows whether driver airbags, passenger airbags and an- . ti-lock braking systems (ABS) are offered as standard or optional

INCLUDES:

*COMPLETE SYSTEM CHECK

*FRONT WHEEL BEARING SERVICE

*MACHINING OF FRONT ROTORS

economy and so on,’

front and rear passengers enjoy plenty of legroom and headroom.

The trunk is bigger than in most compact sedans, and with the rear seats folded forward there is over 872 litres (30 cu: ft.) of cargo space. Keep in mind that this is measured from floor to ceiling and wail to wall.

Even though this is an economy car, it still comes with Mazda’s three-year/80,000-kilometre bumper-to-bumper warranty and five-year/100,000-kilometre ma- jor components warranty at no extra charge.

ICBC publishes car buyer’s guide

equipment, or are available at all.

It also rates head-rest effec- tiveness, theft resistance and colli- sion repair costs.

“Someone buying a new car can refer to many publications which review and rate vehicles on the basis of price, handling, — fuel > explained Gane. ‘We're providing . addi- tional information about safety features which uses our knowledge of the B.C. experience.”’

Updated editions of the booklet will be produced for new models. How to Buy a Better Auto is available from ICBC claims cen- tres, or by calling 661-2800 in the Lower Mainland or 1-800-663- 3051 from the rest of the pro- vince.

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Parade to close Marine Drive

MARINE DRIVE will be closed on Saturday, June 5, between Lith Street and 23rd Street from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in order to ac- commodate the West Vancouver Community Day parade.

The parade route is from Ambleside Park, along Marine Drive to 22nd Street. It will then turn north and proceed to the West Vancouver Community Centre.

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hundreds or thousands of dollars over the life of your vehicle. Protect your investment, have it serviced regularly.

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