Faulty thermostat.
Crash damage to near side front wing and bonnet.
Head Gasket is just developing a leak.
I had an Austin Maestro 1.3 CITY x before this one, and it lasted 4 years and 50,000 miles without hardly a problem. It was economical, reliable and it wasn't exactly fast, but it kept up with most cars. and even though it is now 14 years old it still has no rust. Yes, I still have it! Anyone want it?
Now I have a 1.6 Van Den Plas, and I am very, very impressed with it. It's quick, responsive, economical, roomy, comfortable, and for a 1980's car it's quite luxurious.
The head gasket is just starting to leak, and yes that is a pain, but you have to expect these things with a 13 year old car, and after I've sorted it I'm hoping it will see at least another 4 yrs of life in it.
If you are looking for a cheap, fast car, then this is the one for you!
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?!
I'm inclined to agree, the maestro in VDP form was not a quick car, my brother had one and once got burned out of the lights by a Toyota Corolla, not fun.
Well 0-60 in 11 seconds will put it ahead of E21 and E30 316's and the early E21 320, given they are the most common BMW's then yes it probaly does.
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If you are in a basic BMW and find yourself viewing the vanishing backside of a Maestro, keep going, because at some point the Maestro will conk out.
My 1989 Maestro is outstanding and still I have no car payment. When I am broke it will even run on Thinners. I simply make sure I have at least half a tank before decanting a Gallon of Industrial Thinners into the Tank. I have done this every week for Five years now with no ill effects. You have to have your Perks on the Job. My local pub Landlord is very pleased that I still have no car payments. Read my 1989 Review, White Trash On Wheels. These cars make an excellent Purchase if you can turn a Spanner or failing that find a good local mechanic who is willing to work for Beer Money. One thing though, make sure you get friendly with a guy who knows how to use a Welding Torch, these rust overnight.
Good God Man you actually run your Maestro on industrial paint thinners? Did you need to replace any fuel lines.
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