Austin Montego Estate 2.0i Countryman 5d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of car per pound.
Costs
Thirsty, but cheap to repair via scrapyard.
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On the road
Driving
A very capable mile muncher.
Performance
Give her some heavy right foot and she'll surprise.
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Living with it
Reliability
Dodgy electrics, but starts first time everytime.
Image
Better with black Labradors, if possible.
Comfort
You can empty the tank long before you tire.
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Security and Service
Security
Oh dear! Take-away food is harder to get at.
Service
Good, but a tad pricey.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Solid, reliable lump, if unrefined.
Other
Central locking and windows have a mind of their own.
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