1969 Austin Healey Sprite review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap taxfree 35mpg fun, with no boring roof"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong yet! I have just bought the car and it is an absolute gem, it's very original.
General comments?
The car has had a vast amount of money spent on it before I bought it (£4000 in 3 years) and everything seems to work OK. I get lots of envious looks driving around in a small flashy red sports car.
The mechanicals couldn't be easier to work on, lots of support from local clubs etc, and spare parts are a lot cheaper than for the Audi I had before.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1969 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 91000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi Coupe |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2001 |