Austin Montego Estate 2.0 TD Countryman 5d (91) (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap and likeable but unreliable and rusty.
Costs
Cheap - if you don't include the breakdowns.
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On the road
Driving
Comfy mile eater, power steering makes it light and easy round town; visibility exceptional, parking easy - but no sports-car.
Performance
Quite adequate, but some turbo lag.
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Living with it
Reliability
The most unreliable car I have ever owned - catalogue of breakdowns too long to list.
Image
A certain rugged charm - but no one boasts about owning a Montego.
Comfort
Very comfortable - but a little noisy at motorway speeds.
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Security and Service
Security
Central locking packed-up and boot lid lock does'nt work - but no one has ever tried to nick it.
Service
Never dealt with manufacturer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cylinder head gasket, water pump, alternator.
Other
Loads of minor problems.
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