1988 Rover - Austin Maestro City X 1.3 petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Not bad for its age
Faults:
Stereo failed to pick up radio signals at 51,000 miles.
Head gasket blew at 56,000 miles.
Tyres needed replacing at 58,000 miles.
Cylinder head needed replacing at 63,000 miles.
Interior trim was very rattly and easily breakable.
Engine ran rough and was difficult to start when cold.
General Comments:
Had more problems than my previous three cars, but was still fairly good considering its age and mileage.
Fuel bills and repairs were cheap.
The interior was comfortable even though it wasn't very well built.
Engine didn't have much performance.
A bargain buy at £3,250.
Kept the Maestro until it was seven years old, when I sold it for £2,000.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th May, 2006
30th May 2001, 16:47
I had a Vanden Plas and it had a top speed of 101mph and 0-60 in about 11 seconds, so what sort of BMW's did you beat? 20 year old diesel models?!