Austin Maestro 1.3 City 5d (1988/E) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Student car, bought for £30!
Costs
Alright on fuel. One tyre for MOT, nothing else needed for 2 years!
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On the road
Driving
Good ride. Steering very heavy.
Performance
Good acceleration for 1.3.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never serviced, but NEVER broke down. Thrash it, smash it, nothing will happen!
Image
Old man car, but who cares for 30 quid?
Comfort
Comfy seats. Lots of space.
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Security and Service
Security
A joke. Get alarm/immobiliser.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Distributor cap collects water - dry out and performance is much better.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes