The Perfect Car for
You 8 Your Family!
Whether it's for affordability, performance,
safety or status, the smart shopper can wheel out of the
dealer's showroom with just the right car with just the
right features. The demand for improved safety fea
tures - like air bags and anti-lock brakes as standard
features ? are finally being answered in many new
models.
New regulations have helped too. Every new
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Chevy Cavalier, an affordable subcompact
that starts at $8,845, offers value, perfor
mance and a healthy list of options. It remains one
of the most popylar cars for first time buyers.
Ford Escort is a stylish subcompact that is big
on performance. The car's starting price is $9.035 for
the two-door model. Ford's "One Price" sales program
on the LX model rolls several options such as air
Jeep Wrangler starts at $1 1,390, and with its
new optional 4.0 liter, fuel injected six cylinder engine
is perhaps the strongest and most versatile sport utility
wagon on the road today.
Geo Tracker is an appealing first-time buy.
While it lacks the Jeep's raw power and longtime
prestige, it comes with a slightly lower price tag ^
starting at $10,865 ? and has a little better gas mileage
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automobile sold in 1994 is required to provide frontal
crash protection for two occupants. Virtually all luxury
cars, for example, have dual airbags. The new Cadillac
DeVille and Fleetwood models go a step farther by
offering the "Airbank," a larger than normal bag that
protects three passengers in the front seat.
While the big news this season centers on
safety, customers can find other incentives to make the
trip to the dealership worthwhile. It doesn't matter if
you need a car to take the family to grandma's or take
on a deserted dirt trail or back road. What follows is
a brief look at some of the popular and interesting
models of the new season.
First time buyers who are likely to look for
value and good gas economy, have ample makes and
models to consider. They include:
conditioning into one standard price and makes this 0
sedan a popular option in its own right
Geo Metro is also an appealing economical
buy, beginning at $7,195. It has the highest fuel
economy of any car sold in America and its small size
makes itan easy squeeze in tight parking spaces and on
tight budgets.
Saturn SC2 is a reasonably economic coupe -
with a base price of $1 1,795 that is also fun to drive.
Anti-lock brakes are optional, but that option and the
automatic transmission, Saturn also includes a trac
tion control feature for better handling.
First time buyers who are on a budget don't
have to sacrifice the fun of driving to buy a sports car.
There are several models that will bring performance
and excitement without necessarily breaking the bank.
than its better known competitor.
Black "baby-boomers** who are starting a
family need to consider more than their own fun and
interests. Safety becomes an important consideration
and the Big Three and the imports have a variety of new
models that provide safety without giving up comfort
and performance.
^ This automotive season brings a number of
fine cars that have affordability, style, power, techni
cal sophistication and consumer safety.
'With all of these choices, 1994 may be the
automotive season where the customer is the clear
winner.