| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1979 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | Astron 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
3.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 222000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Cortina |
Summary:
Fun but expensive
Faults:
It was good until about 200k, then it was one thing after the other. Needed a new motor, clutch, roof lining, rust, oil leaks etc.
General Comments:
It hammered. I used to beat most Holden 6's, and quite a few V8's that I suspected were out of tune.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 13th October, 2011
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 78162 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 80665 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan 280C |
Summary:
A cheap and reliable runabout with potential
Faults:
To the previous owner's credit little in the way of problems have risen in this car.
*Differential noise (barely noticeable) - although fairly common in a car this age.
*Tappet noise under load/high revs - however can be fixed quite easily.
General Comments:
Considering the car's age, the Sigma is an excellent vehicle. Its one elderly ownership and log-book history makes it an excellent buy for the purchase price of $900 unregistered. It is quite roomy.. good for long-distance driving, however the vinyl seats can become quite uncomfortable on a hot day.
Performance is adequate for everyday driving, but not for the rev-head (in automatic trans./2.0L combination anyway) with some work it can become quite a sleeper. The only modification I have is a 2.25" sports exhaust system and it has a noticeable increase in performance/fuel economy.
Rust is usually the killer in the Australian Sigmas, luckily, this particular car has only a few non-structural spots, which can be easily repaired.
I love my 'StigmaWagon' even if it is compromised in the way of performance. Purchase one if you are in need of a cheap, reliable runabout or want some cheap thrills.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th June, 2003
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.3 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 174000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 175000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 245 |
Summary:
Nasty beast
Faults:
Very rusty in tailgate and around front wheel arch
Dashboard has fallen apart
Has a rust hole in the floor
Engine blows smoke, suspected leaking oil around the piston rings
Transmission synchronization has failed between first and second gears
Nasty click in drive train
Drivers door doesn't open from the inside.
General Comments:
This car is a nasty beast for driving on a property. Despite being thrashed for 3 years the engine still goes well and only blows minimal amounts of smoke. Suspension has coped well with pot holes and the like and hasn't fallen apart yet. Has hit several trees and come off the better of the two. Seats are uncomfortable and the position the front seats are too close to the back ones.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 13th June, 2003
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Astron Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 167000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 214126 kilometres |
Summary:
A cheap, comfortable, reliable car
Faults:
Transmission didn't select neutral or drive. Got it reconditioned.
Very light rust on body.
Engine leaks oil and blows smoke.
General Comments:
The best thing I've done so far was replacing the coil with a high performance one from Bosch. I can now do 50 kilometers extra on a full tank, not to mention a bit extra power...
Car is in pretty good condition and never broke down on me, besides the problem on the gearbox. And I do thrash it a bit...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd November, 2001
I also owned one of these, SE sedan. The only problem I ever had with it was that it just hated Bosch plugs. 2000km from a set was about it. If I left it out of the garage over night it wouldn't start. I replaced the plugs with NGK's and it never missed a beat. I had the car for 4 years and thrashed it and bashed it (maybe not bashed), sold it and I still see it driving around. Some times I wish I had kept it!!!