European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 4, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday August 4, 1988 the stars and stripes Page 13 a reputation for reliability camry Wagon Fine car for family by Malcolm Donaho Magazine editor Toyota did t design the camry for the High performance Market the luxury Market or the Economy  camry in t particularly fast particularly glamorous or particularly in expensive. But it is one of the Best family cars you la find and that s no Small distinction. It is comfortable if not Plush. It is attractive though it May not have the styling that turns Heads. In terms of Speed and handling its performance i above average but not spectacular. It has a reputation for reliability. And it is popular. Camry models account for nearly a third of Toyota s new car sales in the United states. Five Days behind the wheel of a  1988 camry deluxe Wagon which lists for $14,995 at Toyota car world offices in Kaiserslautern showed Why. It proved to be everything a family car ought to be. That Price also includes Toyota s Home shipment program paid ship Ping from Bremerhaven West Ger Many to various ports in the unite states. The manufacturers suggested retail Price in the United states not including destination charges state and local taxes or optional equipment is $12,788. The two liter 16-Yalve engine features electronic fuel injection and delivers 115 horsepower at 5,200 rpm. This five Pas Senger Wagon weighs in at 2,910 pounds and stretches 183 inches from Stem Postern it s a lot of car for a four Cylinder engine to haul around but the camry Wagon was spun Kier than expected. It had ample Power to maintain its Speed on Long Steep inclines and seemed ready to cruise All Day at 75 to 80 Mph. The test car was equipped with an uncommonly smooth and quiet four Speed automatic transmission. It featured an electronically controlled overdrive for Highway cruising and for City driving two push Button modes Normal for fuel Economy and Power for Peppy acceleration. The Wagon s ride was gentle but not Alloway. Its suspension Macpherson struts and Stabilizer bars front and rear is soft enough to Cushion bumps an potholes but firm enough to assure Confidence on sudden curves. Handling is enhanced by rack and Pinion steering with variable Power assist. The brakes Are Power assist ventilated discs at the front and Drums at the rear. Standard equipment in camry deluxe wagons includes cloth seats am pm Ste Reo and cassette with four speakers tinted Glass rear defogger and Washer wiper Tilting steering wheel full color Toyota s five passenger camry deluxe station Wagon has smooth styling. Keyed carpeting and cargo cover digital clock and Halogen headlights with an automatic shutoff system. The Coyer for the cargo compartment retracts like an old fashioned window Shade. When it is pulled out and latched it hides the Luggage area and its contents from View. When it is not in use it is wound up in the Back of the rear seat and out of the Way. There Are other Nice Interior touches too from a hideaway cup Holder to a Center armrest console up front. The re Clining front bucket seats have adjustable headrests and the Driver s seat can also be adjusted for height. The camry Wagon is powered by two liter 16-valve engine of 115 he. The 60/40 split rear seat folds Down increasing the cargo space from an al ready generous 28.5 cubic feet to a Maxi mum of 65 cubic feet. With one segment of the rear seat folded Down it s possible to carry Long cargo and a couple of Pas sengers in Back. The test car averaged about 27 Miles per gallon Epa estimates Range from 25 to 32 mpg on models with the automatic transmission. The fuel tank holds 15.9 Gallons of unleaded gasoline. Toyota gets extra credit for the full size spare tire that s Standard on the camry. Pint size temporary spares Are offered by too Many automakers. Stateside Auto magazines mutter about the camry s automatic front seat Shoul Der belts using words like annoying and  but since we must buckle up common sense requires it As does the Law in Many places som buyers May consider the motorized belts a plus not a minus. There Are manually operated Lap belts too no contortions Are required of the Driver or front seat passenger. The Shoul Der belts run along tracks in the window channels and in the Forward position they leave ample room for easy entry an exit especially Given the camry s spa Cious front compartment and the Tilting steering wheel. Buyers in the Market for a family car will find what they re looking for in the camry deluxe Wagon. It is in Short an affordable and practical vehicle Well de signed and Well equipped. Cars Are fhe stars show Sef for fhe weekend Kaiserslautern West Ger Many the fourth annual cars Are the stars Street machine National Auto show will be staged saturday and sunday at the Kaiserslautern East sport Complex next to dinner Cavern on National route b37. The show is again being sponsored by the Kaiserslautern army Community. Competition is open to All foreign and american made vehicles both Cus Tom and modified As Well As clean Stock vehicles says Henry Roeder chief of the automotive crafts Branch and the show s director. Registration for cars Are the stars is scheduled through saturday with the entry fee set at $20 per vehicle. This fee is Good for the car entrant and one guest a cars Are the stars to shirt and a souvenir dash plaque Roeder says. To shirts and plaques will also be on Sale throughout the show he added. Judging will take place on saturday. To be eligible for Cash prizes and trophies entrants must be registered by saturday and remain on the Field that Day Roeder says. On sunday trophies and Cash prizes Worth More than $1,200 will be awarded. The categories Are Overall Best in show the people s Choice old est car Best engine Best Interior Best paint Job and others. A variety of special racing cars will be on display and musical entertain ment is also scheduled during both Days of the show. Numerous Auto motive vendors will also be present to show their latest models. Food and refreshments will be available both Days. Opening hours Are 9 . To 9 . On saturday and 9 . To 6 . On sunday. Admission is $2.50 or 5 Marks for persons age 13 and Over. Admission is free for children under 12