European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 1, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday May. 1, 1986 the stars and stripes Page 13 Only one problem if attracts the curious new korean Excel rates Well Overall Kilt or s a � i Linda Lye have a report on the Kir i Ide , i car i Bill has nude quite a splash since ils arrival on the us Market in March. The Foli Nimg inst report is by Pete a Iki Gyi of Lii Cox news service. , by i Tel e six Laflel owners no Ike Tew Hyundai Excel Hatch Hicks Ami Snail sedans sold since their introduction in America a few weeks ago arc having n Loui i Lime keeping fingerprints off i he paint and nose prints off the win Dows. Strangers walk up to the i Eccl lunch in and peer into the windows As if it were made on another planet. Their curiosity k understandable. The  it lit first korean built automobile to be imparted into the United Stales and it promises some Welcome Relief from sticker Shock. It is the second least expensive new ear available in u Market where even so called Economy cars can cd what a Lulick land yacht did a few years ago. The Yugo. With a base of �3,990 and a distinctive East bloc personality is the least expensive import. With the japanese yen gaining strength against the Dollar and the subsequent in crease in japanese car prices and copycat Price hikes by other automakers Ameri cans arc conscientiously seeding some bar gains. The knit expensive of the three Hyundai rhymes with sunday Excel models is $4,995 before Tan i Wilc and License and. Before options such As air conditioning Sun roof Alloy wheels and tape deck. That is $380 to about ,000 lower than base prices of the com petition. Hyundai dealers of course Wilt be de lighted if buyers Load up excels with of the Hyundai Excel Hatchback following in inc not slips no he Japa Nese the koreans hate now entered the is. Markel High the front Hecl Drite Lions and some Are padding prices with paint sealant and fabric Protection of . Despite the relatively Ion Price Excel buyers Are not paying for yesterday s technology. The Excel uses the engine and transaxle designed for he Mitsubishi Mirage a japanese vehicle Atso sold at Dodge dealers As the Colt. Mitsubishi which owns is percent of Hyundai motor co., plans to sell kneels under its  net year. A close examination of the new korean Mode reveals nothing that would indicate that the Excel was t actually made in Japan. The engine compartment for a Sample is full of cadmium plated parts a typical Jap Excel Model. It is powered by a a Jiin Der  engine that turns out a horse primer. Anese touch. Quality control seems Excel Lent which is no Surprise since koreans arc generally considered proud craftsmen and i by Onditi is a huge Industrial firm with such products As Oil tankers and computers. The Only shabby or substandard parts i could find on the red a Eccl fill door Sedan that 1 tested were the door Loci knobs one came off in my hand race lion on the Panasonic radio a $375 option also was a disappointment. The go Sedan is the mid level Model with a base Price of ,045. Lix eels Are also available in a 3-Duor and 5-door Iii Cyback design both seitan and Hatchback body styles urea led by one of he world s lending designers gig Faro of Hilly.  owners won l do much hurrying around town since 6k horsepower is All the punch that the 1.5-Liler. A Eyl Imler engine can Muster. In is Aden uate for both City am Highway use however bul the air conditioner compressor noticeably drains Power. The fuel consumption average is an 30 Miles per gallon. Handling is a h Lluc on the Mushy Side but replacing the Standard  condylar Yirsa tires with slightly wider sin scr rubber would probably make a no likeable  in cornering. Be gird less the i eci sucks lip washboard Road surfaces Wilh dignity and the body is rattle free. The engine is Birry but. Overall silence is one u the i icel s greatest Virtues. Hid Den rain gutters and double door Viiu Lazion keep wind noise at a minimum. 1 he a incl s brakes Are in ooh. Progressive and Quiong the Besl you la find on Economy models. The fabric slyly in the Intel Diqiu l impress me. Bul the car s Interior layout and appointments Are nicer than i expected. Two adults Camy ran fit in the rear seat and the fully reclining front  Good Back support. Instrumentation is sparse but Hyundai includes Nice touches such us a lighted Ash Iray and Glove Box Low fuel warning Light trip odometer Side window defroster und rear real Heater ducts on All the models. They also have full sic. Spare tires. Carpeted and lighted trunks and a Mph bump ers. In essence the Hyundai is a  car that s made in Korea. Al is unexciting hut competent comely bul Noi Beautiful inexpensive bul not a steal. And the Novelty will soon be gone because Hyundai cars will be As common As a a deciles and Rab bids in a year or two. Cd co Rii to scr Viri Harey celebrates past with heritage sofa during a Ford of Germany press meeting Jill Jefff to 4 a Lew cars Noo in Cologne. We not off the Hosisk 3ri, i i be year a Cologne go subject of cars for awhile and began Lalk ing about motorcycles. During the discussion a German executive of the firm said in my opinion the Harley Davidson is the Rolls Royce of motorcycles. Like Rolls Royce it has Cluss and in has a Long  while Tanosi men carry pictures of the wife and kiddies in their wallets the Ford executive had additional interests. He proudly withdrew a color photo of his har Ley Davidson and he had another photo of his teen age son on in. The Point of this is simple. While har Ley Davidson of Milwaukee has had ils up i and Downs during ils Long history us cycles remain coveted not Only in America but throughout he world. This brings us to inc new Harley David son heritage  it special Cycle Hal arrived on the . Market in March. Har Ley Davidson military sales will have thu bite on Sale in Europe by june i but thu availability will be limited says Bill Voigli the firm s program manager. Looking Al the Bike itself which is a re creation of Harley s classic american motorcycle of the late 1940s and Early 1950s, Hirtley says the Bike actually goes Back to 1949. During that year Hydra Glide on the wide front fender introduced telescopic front suspension which made for an extremely smooth ride. While the heritage softail  look from the past it is of today s design where engineering ride and performance Are concerned. Harley says adding thai the Litsi thinking oui of Milwaukee makes it a modern Harley Davidson. The Bike has an 80 cubic Inch 1.3-Htcr v2 evolution a twin engine 5 horsepower with a five Speed transmission the final Harley Davidson s new Haritas  with its 16-Inch wire wheels 7-Inch Bell drive transferring 99 percent of the Power to the rear wheel. The Zcro-to-60 Mph figure a listed As 5.4 seconds. Among its features Are 16-Inch laced wire wheels a 7-Inch Chrome Headlamp a Chrome Horseshoe shaped Oil tank Chrome rear fender supports full length floorboards and a Heel and toc shift lever. The tank holds 3.5 Gallons Harley s classic american motorcycle Chrome Headlamp and Chrome Horseshoe Stia cd fuel Lank is a re creation of Brand inc Bike returns is Miles per gallon High Way and 42 mpg City these figures based on Harley Davidson lest results. Harley Davidson military sales program manager Voigli says the heritage softail May be ordered now from Hurley gems at any military car sales outlet but he stressed that the availability will be limited. Ley s classic american motorcycle or the Lute 1940s and 1950s, the Bike Sells for 18,950, inc Price including overseas delivery Voigli said. Harley Davidson military sales features a Complete line of late Model Hurley motor cycles including Thexla 883 sportsman the 1000 sports Ter the for super Glide the Low rider and regular softail Model Kamey Barnett