Austin Maestro 2.0i 5d (1988/E) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£500 used price. 50,000 miles on clock.
Costs
Leaded fuel and drinks quite a lot of it. Have been using the lead substitute stuff.
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On the road
Driving
Sloppy handling.
Performance
Nice torquey 8v engine pulls from low in the rev range.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never broken down.
Image
Hmmm... ehm... not exactly a fashion statement, especially in rusty silver colour.
Comfort
Not bad for a car of this age.
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Security and Service
Security
May as well leave the doors unlocked.
Service
Never serviced by myself.
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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