Austin Montego Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bargain secondhand buy.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap parts, cheap insurance for a GTi, cheap service.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drives lovely, bit noisy at speed.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Rocket powered. Fast acceleration, even by 21st century standards.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nothing major, but join the AA and keep some tools in the boot.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Still looks good, but getting old now.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Poor - fit an alarm and immobiliser or garage it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems - bit noisy and unrefined.

    Other

    Eats front tyres if you cane it.

    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