1990 Rover - Austin Maestro MG 2.0i
Summary:
Once you're inside, you forget it's a Maestro
Faults:
Cooling fan replaced.
Exhaust manifold replaced (twice).
An orchestra of squeaks and rattles from the interior.
Constant care required to keep the rust at bay.
General Comments:
This car came with full service history, 63,000 miles on the clock, and is immaculate inside and out.
It has performance air filters and an up-rated exhaust, produces 130 HP at 5,000 RPM, and 148 lbs/ft torque at 2,800 RPM.
It cost me £400!
This is by far the quickest, most responsive, best handling car I have owned.
If you can find a good one, then you're in for some very rewarding motoring.
There's plenty of spares (at the scrap-yard!) and running costs are low considering the performance.
The only annoyance is the layout of the controls. The rear wash/wipe and the heater controls are obscured by the steering wheel.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th October, 2001
26th Nov 2001, 17:29
Good review. I own a 2.0i MG Maestro in targa red, it's E reg, has 146.000 miles on the clock, some minor rust, but otherwise OK until October 27th 2001.
Then she met a Metro who pulled out straight in front of her from a junction and smashed up her o/s front wing, bonnet, headlamp, indicator and spoiler .Never mind eh. Hopefully the insurance pays out soon and she will be back on the road, getting bored with a 1.4 GL Escort.