Austin Maestro Hatchback
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A lot of car for not a lot of money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Needs a bit too much attention but bits are cheap and easy to get.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Surprising! Not a driver's car, but good for shopping.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    You're kidding ain't you? Brisk at best…

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It's an Austin! Better than a lot of them, though.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Who cares? It's clean and smart. Dull but it works

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Could they make the controls more awkward?

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    See image - who"d WANT to steal it? Safety is average.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    We haven"t

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Overheating, poor starting, poor economy

    Other

    Door locks - nasty. Sunroof - jams. Interior lights - erratic

    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