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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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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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