Monthly Archives: January 2000

Used Vehicle Review: Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus and Plymouth Breeze, 1995-2000

They were known as the “Cloud” cars, this trio of mid-size sedans launched in the fall of 1994 as 1995 models. They were the Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus and Plymouth Breeze. Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Suzuki Swift, 1995-2000

Well, it’s not fast and it’s not sexy and it’s so light you’ll get buffeted around in a heavy wind. In fact, drive over a bump, and you get kickback through the steering wheel and a general ruckus from the suspension. In cornering, there has always been lots of body lean and grip is modest at best from the smallish tires and wheels. Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Pontiac Firefly, 1995-2000

Well, it’s not fast and it’s not sexy and it’s so light you’ll get buffeted around in a heavy wind. In fact, drive over a bump, and you get kickback through the steering wheel and a general ruckus from the suspension. In cornering, there has always been lots of body lean and grip is modest at best from the smallish tires and wheels. Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Chevrolet Metro, 1995-2000

Well, it’s not fast and it’s not sexy and it’s so light you’ll get buffeted around in a heavy wind. In fact, drive over a bump, and you get kickback through the steering wheel and a general ruckus from the suspension. In cornering, there has always been lots of body lean and grip is modest at best from the smallish tires and wheels. Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Cadillac Escalade, 1999-2000

For the 1999 model year, Cadillac introduced the first truck-based vehicle in what was then its 96-year history. It was the Escalade and by any measure, the 1999-2000 version was a stop-gap measure until an all-new Escalade arrived for the 2002 model year (there was no official 2001 Escalade). Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Cadillac Catera, 1997-2000

Don’t let the badge fool you, the Cadillac Catera is not your typical Cadillac. “The Caddy that zigs” is a German sports sedan, made by GM’s European affiliate Adam Opel AG. Catera is a trim combination of Cadillac luxury in a fun to drive, nicely balanced, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan with excellent highway high-speed stability, an elegant interior and a sporty cockpit style driving position. Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Acura 1.6EL, 1997-2000

Built in Canada and sold only in Canada, the Acura 1.6EL was certainly a smart and somewhat plucky move by Acura. However, with the highly-successful, and highly-dependable little Honda Civic as the donor vehicle, the Acura 1.6EL wasn’t as big a gamble. Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2000 Chevrolet Impala LS

Larger than the Lumina, the new 2000 Impala is a front-wheel-drive family sedan with a roomy interior, large trunk, and two powerful V6 engines. Prices start at $24,495. Practical mid-size sedan is roomier than Lumina Contrary to what you might … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2000 Cadillac DeVille

Many new features are available on the redesigned 2000 Cadillac DeVille, including GM’s innovative Night Vision infra-red system, ultra-sonic rear parking assist, tri-zone climate control, a revised StabiliTrak anti-skid system, an improved continuously-variable suspension and anti-lock brake system, and 17-inch … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2000 Buick LeSabre

With a new, larger front-wheel-drive platform that it shares with the Buick Park Avenue, the redesigned LeSabre has more interior room, a wider track which improves handling and ride, and new standard four wheel disc brakes. 2000 LeSabre Custom models … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2000 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4Motion

The Passat 4Motion is one of a handful of intermediate cars that offer full-time four-wheel-drive. VW’s system includes an Electronic Differential Lock and Anti-Slip Regulation which allow the vehicle to move if only one wheel has traction. A superb 4WD … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2000 VW Jetta 1.8T

The new 2000 VW Jetta 1.8T offers Volkswagen’s sporty turbocharged 1.8 litre four cylinder engine with 150 horsepower. Available in GLS trim only, the Jetta 1.8T includes such standard equipment as four wheel disc brakes with ABS, Anti-Slip Regulation, air … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2000 Toyota Tundra

New Truck on the Block. The new Toyota Tundra is the first full-size pickup truck from a Japanese manu- facturer, challenging longstanding incumbents from Ford, GM and Dodge. Available in 4X2 and 4X4 2-door Regular cab and 4-door Access cab … Continue reading

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