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Œl|r 'JjJortlanh (lt)bseruer Page B6 lanuary 26, 2005 International event debuts Auto Show Revs Up The Pontiac G6, a | new m odel for 2 0 0 5 and one will be given away at the show. > The P ortland International A uto Show, sponsored by the M etro Portland New Car Dealers Association, features the newest vehicle models and revolu tionary car, SUV, trucks and motorcycle technology 44 manufacturers have to offer, Thursday, Jan. 27 through Sun day, Jan. 30,2(X)4 at the Oregon Conven tion Center. The 2005 edition of the ever-popular, Portland International Auto Show will feature 36 car lines exhibiting hundreds of import and domestic vehicles, includ ing everything from luxury cars, concept cars, economy cars, family cars and sports cars to convertibles, station wagons, m inivans, light trucks, 4- wheel drive vehicles, sport utility vehicles, exotics and motorcycles. Entertaining displays and activi ties include the Extreme Trials M otor cycle Stunt Show featuring eight-time U.S. National Champion G eoff Aaron. Especially fun forchildren is Rock-It Robot, the 9 foot tall goodwill am bas sador and an Auto Show for Kids, in which 2 to 6 year olds get to test drive Lexus RX 400H, the first luxury hybrid-SUV coming out in 2005. mini versions o f grow n-up vehicles. T ic k e ts a re a v a ila b le at w w w .p o rtlan d au to sh o w .co m , and may also be purchased at the door. D iscount coupons available from participating new car dealers and at m etro-area M cD onald’s restaurants. Tickets are $ 10 for adults, $8 for se niors and $5 for kids ages 6-12. For more event inform ation, visit w w w .portlandautoshow .com or call 1-800-251-1563. MMIMMMV P o rttia n i! O K s e r v c r A u f© R e v ie w Chrysler Taking the Auto Industry Back The Daimler-ChryslerCompttny has taken the auto industry back. The W estCoast is looking at Ameri can Auto industry once again. Chrysler's 300 series, Crossfire and PT Cruiser has many consumers talking. Chrysler excels at the design of the C h ry s le r 300 se rie s and Crossfire Roadster. The 300 has a big bold distinctive styling. The Mercedes influence can be seen through out the exterior and inte rior of these vehicle. The Crossfire has a hot rod style with a romantic shape. The Chrysler 300 appeals to both young and old. Its bold dramatic style with luxury class is undeni ably outstanding for a sedan in its c la ss. T he long hood m ove smoothly down until it drops off to a massive front grille. The sedan roofline is low and carved, which beautifully complements the ap pearance o f the bodylines. The in terior o f the vehicle has a very clean cockpit with satin silver center stack markably quiet to ride in. The spa cious cabin is com fortable with enough legroom for a taller indi vidual to ride w ith out being cramped. Although this is a family sedan, it feels like a sports sedan in a big package. The rack and pinion steer ing in this vehicle is com m ands performance. It is perform ance is responsive and confident. The 300c feels as solid as it lo o k s. T h e Chrysler 300 has 3 choices of engines the 2.7 liter V 6 ,3.5 liter V6, an d 5 .7 li ter Hemi V 8 .1 test drove the 3.5 liter V6 that provide Chryfter Trotfl efficiency. Base price ranges from 23,000 through 33,000 depending on the engine o f choice. The Crossfire Roadster is a two- seater sports car full o f fun. From the first turn the key you will hear the grow ling of the engine. Y ou News and reviews on new motor vehicles lose some sales to Chrysler with the 300 and Crossfire. W hether your desires are for a luxury sophicated car or the drop the top hot rod two seater roadster you will not be dis appointed. 2005 Peninsula Little League (Serving the Youth of Inner North & Northeast Portland ages 5-15) Softball & Baseball Sign-ups ($85.00 per player) 503-993-0846 Peninsula Park Community Center 700 N Portland Blvd February 5th & 12, March 5th 2005 10:00 am - 2 pm & Portland Observer 4747 NE MLK Blvd Hours: 10 am - 5 pm (Mon-Friday) Tested Vehicle inform ation: Priced a t $ 4 1 ,1 9 5 ; Engine: 3.2L; Transm ission: Five-speed autom atic enough pow er for cruising the high ways. The 3,5-liter V6 has the op may find yourself step on the accel tion of a four or ft ve speed transm is erator ju st to hear it. It’s based sion. The V8 introduces new tech heavily on the Mercedes-Benz SLK. nology; a m ulti-displacem ent sys It com bines American design with tem that allows the engine to oper German engineering. The Roadster ate on four cylinders until all eight had a more traditional profile than the fastback rear o f the coupe. The body style gives it a distinction from other ordinary sport cars like Toyota, BMW and Mazda. The Crossfire has solid, but com fortable ride with precise steering. Although it has lim ited cornering ability, because C hrysler tuned it for a more relaxed cruising than all- out sports driving. The performance o f the vehicle will satisfy m ost driv ers. The Crossfire Roadster attract all kinds o f attention. Tested Vehicle inform ation: Price: $ 3 4 ,0 8 0 : Engine: 5 . 7L; C hrysler it is your turn to stand Transmission: Five -sp e e d autom atic up and take a bow. The Crossfire console that was easy to navigate is needed. The transfer from 8-4-8 Roadster and C hrysler 300 has the through the controls. C hrysler en cylinders happens in 0.4 seconds consum er looking your way for gineers have been reducing inte and undetectable by the driver. The their next vehicle. The attention 1 rior and wind noise in its new ve MDS system allows the engine to received while driving 300 and hicle, with its own aero-acoustic operate on four cylinders when Crossfire was over whelm ing, sev wind tunnel for testing. It is not pow er dem ands are minimal for an eral positive comments. Inm yopin- surprising to find the 300C is re- up to 20-percent increase in fuel ion Cadi I lac and B MW are goi ng to Cash Connection Supports Martin Luther King Jr, celebration, and Black History Month LIVE MUSIC Again! @ B il l y R e e d ’ s R e stau r an t t B ar give payday advances checks cashed Post-dated checks cashed and held until payday •. 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