Monthly Archives: February 1995

Used Vehicle Review: Hyundai Elantra, 1992-1995

It arrived as a 1992 model and the Hyundai Elantra proved a credible rival to popular family runabouts such as the Honda Civic, Ford Escort, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla. Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Honda Prelude, 1992-1995

In the fall of 1991, some of us thought Honda’s then-new four-wheel-steering system was mostly a gimmick. Just as we did when Honda introduced the first generation four-wheel system in the 1988 Prelude. Well, gimmick or not, four-wheel steering disappeared by the middle of the 1990s. But give credit to Honda for trying. The public, however, just never bought in to the idea. Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Ford Taurus, 1990-1995

Every time I write this column, I begin with a thorough search of the technical service bulletins issued by the manufacturer, followed by a complete review of safety recalls issued by Transport Canada. Frankly, all the material on the 1990-95 Ford Taurus left me with one conclusion: I sure wouldn’t buy one of these used cars. Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Ford Escort, 1991-1995

The collaborative efforts of Ford North America, Ford of Australia and Mazda of Japan brought into existence a new Ford Escort, in the spring of 1990 (as a 1991 model). Based on the Mazda Protege platform it was available in three body-styles, a two-door hatchback, a four-door hatchback, and four door wagon. Continue reading

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