Austin Maestro 1.3 5d (1985/B) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy, can be a little juicy on fuel.
Costs
Drank oil like it was going out of fashion.
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On the road
Driving
Boring, zzzzzzzzzz.
Performance
Even Skodas overtook me.
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Living with it
Reliability
Watch for trouble with the SU carb.
Image
Grandads luv 'em!
Comfort
Surprisingly comfy for 'L' spec.
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Security and Service
Security
Very weak locks.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No refinement at all.
Other
Don't bother with one.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No