Motor Manual – July 1984 (No. 509)

ROADTESTS
• A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING?
In performance, the new Nissan 300ZX is a major disappointment. As a luxury car, it's a pleasant surprise.
• THE BEST PEOPLE MOVER IN THE BUSINESS
Mitsubishi's new seven-seater Nimbus sets the new standard in the people carrier class. (and Nissan Prarie)
• TIP 33 - THE BEST ALFA YET?
The new small Alfa Romeo, replacement in our market for the long-lived Alfasud, could just be the best small car from Italy ever.
• THE BENEFITS OF CLASS
We try the mildly revised Mercedes-Benz 280E.
• A WORKHORSE, PURE & SIMPLE
Holden's Rodeo crewcab four wheel drive utility brought is back to earth.

FEATURES
• DAIHATSU ROCKY
Look out Pajero here comes the Rocky.
• AUSTRO-GERMAN ALLIANCE
Peter Brock puts Aussie mechanicals into a German body for something really special. (HDT Opel Monza)
• ROVER'S VITESSE HERE THIS YEAR!
Australia is to get the sporty Rover 3500 Vitesse later this year and we've previewed it for you in London.
• LABOR'S MASTER PLAN - WHAT WILL IT REALLY MEAN?
We examine how the Australian car industry and the buyer will be affecte dby the newly announced Government car plan.
• RIPPING YARNS - WAITING FOR THE CRUNCH
Some of us just aren't meant to own cars.
• BRAIN FAILURE
We tried driving from Melbourne to Adelaide and back to Melbourne on one tank of fuel. We almost made it...
• DAIHATSU ASKS THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
In order to have the right automotive answers, first you must ask the questions.

DEPARTMENTS
• TRAFFIC
The intersections have been busy this month.
• EUROPE
As always, there's plenty happening.
• BRASS TACKS
It's a good news month for the Australian industry.
• NEW CAR BUYERS GUIDE
Looking for a new car? We have the facts and figures.

COLUMNS
• AT THE WHEEL
Editor Britten considers The Plan.
• BILL TUCKEY
Is the doyen going grey?
• BEING THERE
The thrill of the chase.