Austin Maestro Hatchback
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cost £5,500.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Less than 10p/mile running costs - gross cost 17p/mile including cost of car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Would benefit from power steering.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good mpg - around 50, plus good at towing a caravan.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Mechanically sound with 131,000 miles done, but bodywork now poor.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The only people who like them are people who have one.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have driven over 500 miles a day many times, no problem.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Has been broken into 6 times, attempted car theft 3 times.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    At Dutton Forshaw (local dealer; now closed).

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Excellent Perkins diesel engine.

    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