Austin Maestro Hatchback
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    £500 used price. 50,000 miles on clock.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Leaded fuel and drinks quite a lot of it. Have been using the lead substitute stuff.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Sloppy handling.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nice torquey 8v engine pulls from low in the rev range.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never broken down.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Hmmm... ehm... not exactly a fashion statement, especially in rusty silver colour.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad for a car of this age.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    May as well leave the doors unlocked.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never serviced by myself.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Starter motor sticks sometimes.

    Other

    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