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International
event debuts
Auto Show Revs Up
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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
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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.
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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
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