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AUTO SHOWCASE/The Charlotte Post Thursday, February 30 1997 lAiai dww Expedition offers comfort and style in large SUV category Continued from 13B drive. My only gripe about the engine is that it’s a bit loud. There’s too much noise making its way into the otherwise serene cabin. The Expedition’s off-road manners are very good. It can more than hold its own with any 4x4. But most people who purchase one of these things will be more interested in its people-hauling skills. It gets an A-plus in that department, not only because of the gener ous space, but because of the wonderful highway maimers. 'The Expedition will satisfy the most ardent station wagon proponents. Yes it’s hefty, but Ford schooled the suspension in the social graces and it never gets out of line. The Expedition can be navigated around curvy mountainous roads or everyday traffic with the same ease. It’s easy enough to park, and if you order the optional air suspen sion, it rides as good as a Lincoln Continental. It has nearly as many fea tures as a Continental. Dual air bags, standard four-wheel anti-lock brakes, four-position automatic 4x4 system and dual climate controls for front and rear passengers. It also nearly matches the Lincoln in cost. ’The base price is $33,875. A special equip ment package included lighted running boards, power mirrors with built-in turn signal indi cators, 17-inch cast aluminum wheels. Ford Mach Audio sys tem with cassette and the Triton engine added $2,155. Other options included a high capacity air conditioner ($705), third row seat ($855) and CD changer (which skipped violently, $474). With destination and a $750 pack age discount , the as-tested price came to $37,775. Gracious, that’s a lot for a truck, but goodness, this is one great truck. Ford has set the new benchmark in full-size sport utility vehicles. This was certainly worth waiting for. Dealers need to improve customer relations skills SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Continued from 13B efficient processes.” Gieszl said dealers also need to; •Work with manufacturers to make the ordering and delivery of new cars more effi cient and less costly, in part through better use of computer technology. •Better understand buying patterns so their inventories match what customers want to buy. •Hire more minorities to bet ter serve and understand their customers. “'One-size-fits-all’ retailing won’t work anymore,” Gieszl said. “You must tailor your operations to serve customers the way they want to be served. ... Your future depends 0 Chrysler likes air bag switch By Catherine O’Brien THE CHARLOTTE POST WASHINGTON - In a change of position, Chrysler Corp. has decided to install cut-off switches for passenger- side air bags in some pickups and sports cars that have no back seat. 0 DOWN!! 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