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920.1 | Montego - Well worth a look. | CURRNT::SAXBY | Isn't it 5.30 yet? | Fri Jan 12 1990 13:16 | 11 |
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A friend of mine has had a couple of recent Montegos (he still has
the most recent one) saloons and he is very happy with his. They
seem to have reasonable performance and he has never complained
of any unreliability or quality faults.
The Estates have won a number of awards over the last few years
as the best estate on the market and so, especially as you could
get a deal from ARG, they would seem to be well worth a look.
Mark
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920.2 | Those were the days... let loose with my dads car! | SHAPES::STREATFIELDC | WIZARD STUFF | Fri Jan 12 1990 13:21 | 11 |
| We used to have one of the first MG Montego's, whent like ** of a
shovel!, You should be able to get a good deal out of them, as the new
replacement for the montego and maestro is looming on the Horizon,
called the rover *00 orwhatever!
The year, 0r 6 months or so build up to a new model sees lots of free
goodies being heaped onto the cars, and special editions, in order to
sell them all. ( montego Countryman used to be the special estate
think).
Carl.
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920.3 | V**** ? | JUMBLY::DAY | No Good Deed Goes Unpunished | Fri Jan 12 1990 13:24 | 5 |
| At the risk of being severely vilified, have you thought about
the Volvo 240 ?
Mike Day
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920.4 | Turbo estate | FERNEY::KEHILY | | Fri Jan 12 1990 13:35 | 14 |
920.6 | | ANNECY::MATTHEWS | M+M Enterprises. Thats the CATCH | Fri Jan 12 1990 16:14 | 4 |
| The gear-box is supposed to be a bit of a joke still. Apart from that the
reports I have are good. Some friends of mine have the estate to carry the
six kids around in. It must be cramped, but they tell me that it is a lot
better than the Volvo estate they used to have ...
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920.7 | | FERNEY::KEHILY | | Fri Jan 12 1990 16:20 | 5 |
| The gearbox is apparently different from '89 on, it was alright on the
Estate I drove, whereas my ('87) saloon box is a bit sticky sometimes (and
I've treated it so gently as well!)
Graham
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920.8 | Poor gearchange or what? | CURRNT::SAXBY | Isn't it 5.30 yet? | Fri Jan 12 1990 16:21 | 8 |
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In what way is the gearbox supposed to be poor?
When I drove my friend's Montego the gearchange seemed about par
for a normal saloon (not a patch on the Renault but about 4 million
times better than the Marcos :^))
Mark
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920.10 | not talking through my arse ... | ANNECY::MATTHEWS | M+M Enterprises. Thats the CATCH | Fri Jan 12 1990 18:54 | 20 |
| re: .9
Well, I have actually driven a few of these things as hire cars, and
found the gearbox on ALL of them to be bad. I think they were the 1.3
or 1.6 version (don't remember which), so perhaps the 2.0 version has
a different box.
I found it very difficult to find 3rd, and almost alway went into
5th. I had been told that the box was supposed to be a VW one, but
perhaps that was for the old Montego ...
I must admit that I haven't driven the estate I mentioned earlier, but
the car was bought new in August, so I suspect it could be a pre '89
model.
Perhaps the difference is just that the lever is indirect rather than
direct, but I seem to remember the Escort I had having a good feel to the
gearbox. The Mini I had was also not good ...
Mark
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920.11 | | BOOKIE::DAVEY | | Fri Jan 12 1990 19:03 | 16 |
| I was driving a Montego 1.6L estate only last week when I was back in
the UK (Europcar had run out of Group B cars). The gearbox was fine
- the car was an F reg., which might make a difference, as a Montego
saloon that I drove a couple of years back had quite a yucky gearbox.
They must have improved. I was having no problems finding gears
(except the occasional lapse when I grabbed the door handle instead
of the gearstick - well I had been driving on the 'wrong' side of
the road for the past year!)
As for everything else, well, I personally would have opted for
power steering for improved manoevrability in tight spots (but then
maybe that's because I've got used to power steering here in the US)
and also perhaps a 2.0 litre engine if I was going to sit lots of
people/luggage in it.
John
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920.12 | | LARVAE::BRIGGS | They use computers don't they? | Fri Jan 12 1990 21:25 | 14 |
| Well, thanks for the thoughts. Sounds like the Montego Estate should be
worth investigating then. Now on the subject of Volvos...
I'd LOVE a 240 estate and will seriously investigate but the way things
are on the car scheme at the moment they may prove expensive, hence the
Montego thoughts. Incidentally I am a Volvo man having owned three
140/240 models over the last 14 years and had a company 340 once. We
currently have an '82 240 of our own. My only negative comment on them
is that that they ain't what they used to be quality-wise.
Richard
Richard
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920.13 | | KERNEL::MOUNTFORD | | Mon Jan 15 1990 11:47 | 11 |
| My near neighbour has had his company Montego for 18 months. It
has been on the road for approximately 9 months of that period.
You name it, its probably had a fault with it. To cap it all it
has had bad rust problems in less than 18 months!
He swears he will never touch another Montego, he can't wait to
get rid of it.
On the other hand my brother has one, which has been fairly good.
It was bought second hand so probably most of the faults had
surfaced prior to him buying it.
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920.14 | MONTEGO COMMENTS | JUNO::HIGGINS | | Mon Jan 15 1990 13:20 | 5 |
| The gearbox used in the 1989 1.6 Montego's is a Honda design which
replaced the VW designed box used on both the Maestro and Montego.The
Honda box is a great improvement over the VW unit.
John
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920.15 | Is their any headroom?? | ODIHAM::JORDAN | Chris Jordan, London Technology Group, UK | Mon Jan 15 1990 15:19 | 5 |
| I hope that you aren't too tall!!
I found that in the hire ones I have had anyone over 6ft has head
room problems.... their appears to be plenty of legroom, it is just
the head that keeps hitting the roof.
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920.16 | | LARVAE::BRIGGS | They use computers don't they? | Mon Jan 15 1990 17:36 | 7 |
| Just been in one in Penta, Reading. Certainly the Montego Estate with
sunroof didn't have much headroom. Still neither has a BMW.
I was VERY impressed with the 2.0 GSI Estate. I have yet to drive it
though and that's where traditionally I have found Montegos lacking.
Richard
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920.17 | Renault say they build a better car, bet they can't find it | CHEFS::CLEMENTSD | Public Sector and Telecomms | Tue Jan 16 1990 16:12 | 94 |
920.18 | Different kettle o'fish | RUTILE::WILCOCKSON | pooped again | Tue Jan 16 1990 16:38 | 8 |
| How can you mention the Espace in the same breath as the Spacecruiser?
How don't know how much an Espace would be on the 'scheme', but
I would certainly recommend a test drive if price permits. I hired
one a couple of months ago (at the usual rip-you-off price) and
was VERY impressed - it quick, very comfortable, easy to overtake
in (because of the view and the pace), and has PROPER seats for
ALL occupants (all 7) - which incidentally are removeable and fold
upable.
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920.19 | .... Ugh! .... | CHEFS::CLEMENTSD | Public Sector and Telecomms | Tue Jan 16 1990 17:03 | 21 |
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.... but it looks like c**p, the seats are still exhibiting that
typical gallic shortcoming (too short in the squab), I don't like
to drive along with my legs dangling down, the demister can't keep
the windscreen clear with 6 occupants, the way that the interior
is arranged makes poorer use of the space vis-a-vis luggage carrying
than ebven the Savanna, you can't see where the corners are for
parking, the rear view via the mirror leaves alot to be desired
(and even more hidden), the ventilation/heating system cannot give
any combination of fresh unheated air and heated air from different
vents (I don't like hot air on my face at ANY time), and it's made
by Renault.
Need any more?
P.S. to be fair to it I di borrow a pool Espace for a week about
a year ago and tried my hardest to like it ...... but failed.
You are right, I shouldn't have mentioned the Espace and Space cruiser
together, The Toyota adds significantly underpowered to the list
as well.
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920.20 | Subaru | VOGON::MORGAN | This Trivial Veneer | Tue Jan 16 1990 17:36 | 10 |
| Have you thought about the Subaru Legacy.
This is Subarus entry into the luxury saloon/estate. It comes either
with q 1.8 or 2.2 power plant. Permanent 4wd but the consumption is
good even so. Don't know about towing though.
I've got some brochures at home.
Rich
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920.21 | | LARVAE::BRIGGS | They use computers don't they? | Wed Jan 17 1990 11:55 | 8 |
| The problem with the Espace (on the scheme anyway) is that there's no
point in getting it unless you have the extra seats and the swivel
front ones. The cost then really hikes up. Also, I drove one recently
and was very impressed but somehow I think I'd find it frustrating as a
company car doing lots of business miles.
Richard
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920.22 | | SAC::PHILPOTT_I | Col I F 'Tsingtao Dhum' Philpott | Wed Jan 17 1990 12:46 | 26 |
| huh?
I have an Espace GTS (no swivel seats, and only 5 seats - most of the time only
four are fitted). I do 50k+ miles per year.
I got the Espace because
(a) I wanted a very big estate (at 108 cubic feet it is unmatched and it has a
higher load space than any other standard estate too). I have moved house with
it (at one time it had a Fridge, Freezer, washing machine, and numerous other
items in the back.
(b) I wanted flexibility - you can insert anything from zero to five seats in
any of the five mounting positions in the back.
Yes the swivel front seats are nice, but I don't exactly miss them.
Anyway I await with some interest the introduction of the Matra designed
Espace II (transverse engine, choice of engine size, diesel option,
automatic gearbox option) later this year - with the transverse engine it is
going to be even larger inside!
I get a steady 30-33 mpg from it and despite the normally aspirated engine
performance is quite adequate.
/. Ian .\
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920.23 | Espace | COMICS::KENNEDY | It's all noughts and ones... | Wed Jan 17 1990 13:51 | 19 |
| Re: .17, .18 and others.
I would agree that the Espace is a fine vehicle. I considered it when my
renewal came up last August. I too have four sprogs and a 5.2 metre caravan.
What really eliminated it was its weight, or lack of it. The Espace weighs
less than a ton, I believe, and this would make it lighter than my Swift
Chalenger twin axle 'van, resulting in an unstable speed limited outfit. I
think that the Espace makes extensive use of plastics in the chassis to save
weight, unfortunately this is just what you do not want if you intend to tow
a heavy 'van.
With reference to the self distruct interiors of Renaults - a friend had
a 25GTX which also started to fall apart internally after about a year. Silly
things like switches, door levers, heater controls, trim panels fell
off/stopped working with monotonous regularity. This spoiled what he
considered to be an excellent vehicle - he didn't buy another, he got a SAAB,
I got a Volvo 740.
- John.
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920.24 | Think about a BUS... | SUTRA::LEHKY | I'm phlegmatic, and that's cool. | Wed Jan 17 1990 13:56 | 9 |
| Why not check for, say, a VW bus (turbo diesel or injection variant)? I
got one under very favourable conditions and wouldn't miss it, anymore.
They are in about the ESPACE price range, I guess.
And there IS lots of room in there.
Alternatively yours,
Chris
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920.25 | someone say the majic word? | SHAPES::STREATFIELDC | WIZARD STUFF | Wed Jan 17 1990 14:05 | 11 |
| RE-1
>WHY NOT GET A VW BUS..
If you look at the car scheme quotes, the vw is the lowest quote on
there, apparently there is no extra cost on top of the suppliment.
Looks like value to me!
Carl_whos_a_bit_biast_cos_he_owns_2_VWs_at_the_moment.
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920.26 | ... that's a Van not a caravelle ... | CHEFS::CLEMENTSD | Public Sector and Telecomms | Wed Jan 17 1990 14:13 | 7 |
| re .25
The VW's shown on the scheme are the basic Van i.e. driver and front
passenger seat only and no windows behind the front doors. They
are supposed to be used by Service engineers who work on terminals
and PC's and the like and are sometimes taken as Logistics hack
vehicles.
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920.27 | | TASTY::JEFFERY | Ring Carlsberg Customer Complaints Dept. | Wed Jan 17 1990 20:10 | 5 |
920.28 | or 106 in hex... | JC::CORNE | Artificially Intelligent | Wed Jan 17 1990 20:31 | 4 |
920.29 | | PEKING::TAYLORG | Bodybuilders do it till it hurts | Thu Jan 18 1990 11:28 | 3 |
920.30 | VW Vans - or how to make money on ex-lease cars | NSDC::SIMPSON | File Under Common Knowledge | Thu Jan 18 1990 13:05 | 21 |
920.31 | It's handier than a Passat! | SUTRA::LEHKY | I'm phlegmatic, and that's cool. | Thu Jan 18 1990 13:11 | 21 |
| Careful with the VW bus denominations:
Over here, you have the "Transporter", which is the cheapest variant,
coming in all sorts of configurations: windows or no windows on the
side, seats or no seats in the rear, separated front seats or front
bank, etc...
Then comes the "Caravelle": various degrees of luxury, up to a rolling
meeting room outfit.
What is called "Van", is a preconfigured Camping Bus sort of variant:
unfoldable roof, fridge, table, foldable rear seats/bed.
Four engine variants: plain diesel (ca. 50hp), plain fuel (ca. 77hp),
turbo diesel (ca. 80hp), fuel injection (ca. 120hp). You should really
be talking to a VW dealer for details. Find out what model is being
referenced by the lease rate you have on your lists.
Detailingly yours,
Chris
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920.32 | | YUPPY::FOX | Harry Stow-Crat, Esq. | Fri Feb 09 1990 15:24 | 5 |
| Well .... as a 316i driver .... I had a Montego 1.6L as a hire car
last week and my impression of the car - YUCK!
I appreciate your dilemma though .... :-)
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920.33 | Wind Noise | LARVAE::BRIGGS | They use computers don't they? | Wed Apr 18 1990 13:41 | 18 |
| Well I got a Montego and I'm quite pleased with it. One thing
though....
Wind Noise - This is an estate with built in roof rack rails. There
seems to be excessive wind noise from the sun roof. Well its certainly
affected by slight adjustments of the sun roof although not possible to
eliminate completely. I have been in a Montego saloon where this noise
is not present. So the question is....
Anyone else got similar experience of estates? Is it the roof rack or
the sun roof? Can it be corrected if the latter?
The reason I hesitate to blame the sun roof is that quite often the
airflow over cars can exhibit strange effects which apparently are not
related and secondly this noise increases dramatically in a cross wind.
Richard
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920.34 | No solution :-( | ARIANE::KEHILY | Almost... | Wed Apr 18 1990 13:58 | 10 |
| <<< Note 920.33 by LARVAE::BRIGGS "They use computers don't they?" >>>
-< Wind Noise >-
> Anyone else got similar experience of estates? Is it the roof rack or
> the sun roof? Can it be corrected if the latter?
I think its the roof rack ... I have a 1.6L saloon and I borrowed an estate
a few months ago, the estate was much noisier because of the rack.
Graham
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920.35 | | LARVAE::BRIGGS | They use computers don't they? | Mon May 14 1990 14:14 | 11 |
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Although the roof rack does make some noise I have now diagnosed the
main offender as the sun roof. It is poorly fitted and you can actually
move it forwards and backwards and expose daylight at either end when
its supposed to be closed. This also changes the wind noise (although
you cannot eliminate it).
So the question is can ANYTHING be done about a poorly fitting sun
roof?
Richard
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920.36 | No, it's not a campervan ;-) | RUTILE::COX | It all comes ... from within ... | Wed Sep 12 1990 16:47 | 8 |
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Anyone know what the continental equivalent of the Montego 1.6L is ??
I've been trying to get some insurance in france, and they all seem
to say it doesn't exist !!! Options are 1.6HL or 1.6SL . Anyone in the
know ???
Nik.
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920.37 | | SUBURB::PARKER | GISSAJOB | Wed Sep 12 1990 17:05 | 5 |
| Wouldn't have thought it mattered too much; they all have the same
engine and running gear - the only difference is tinsel. The SL is
probably closest.
Steve
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920.38 | Oh my gawd..... | OVAL::GUEST_N | Nowhere at all.... | Wed Sep 12 1990 18:40 | 4 |
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But Nik, even in France you'll need to pass a driving test first... :-)
Nigel
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920.39 | Montego, read Rover Montego | CASEE::MERRICK | Wherever you go, there you are | Wed Sep 12 1990 18:55 | 4 |
| S'funny. The latest editioon of L'Automobile has the Montego 1.6L
listed. Tell your insurance company to look under ROVER.
Ken
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920.40 | Sarcastic b******* | RUTILE::COX | It all comes ... from within ... | Wed Sep 19 1990 13:09 | 8 |
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Yo Nigel,
Been there, seen it, done it, been there, seen it.... waited, going
back .... You must've heard the tragedy tales by now :-(
Nik.
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920.41 | S/hand Montego Estate Info request.... | VOGON::KAPPLER | | Mon Jan 07 1991 14:52 | 20 |
| 'er indoors has been hinting for the last three years that she would
like some practical wheels to carry kids and shopping in, so I'm
considering a sechondhand Montego Estate to fit the bill.
My reasons for looking at the Montego (apart from insanity), include
the additional row of seats, the fact that it will only be used for
short journeys, and the fact that with the incredible amount of
knocking the Montego takes they should be very cheap to obtain
secondhand!
So I have two questions:
1) Which models of the Estate had the extra seats, what engine sizes
came with them, and what combinations are available?
2) What problems should I look for on the older secondhand models?
tnks,
JK
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920.42 | | CHEFS::CLEMENTSD | Public Sector and Telecomms | Mon Jan 07 1991 15:31 | 10 |
| Forget the third row of seats, John. BL (or whgoever it is now)
assumes that if you want to carry 6/7 people, then by definition you
don't want to carry any luggage/shopping etc. The "seats" are a farce
and only suitable for small children. That place is not exactly where
I would want to have smallish kids at the best of times (even including
the arguments of the inherent safety factor in rear-facing seats).
Decide whether you really do need the extra seating and if you do look
at alternative estates. If you don't, then the Montego fares reasonably
well in the functional mobile stakes.
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920.43 | Biased answer | VOGON::COLE | Mike, TPAG Product management, 830-6571 | Mon Jan 07 1991 15:56 | 20 |
| >1) Which models of the Estate had the extra seats, what engine sizes
> came with them, and what combinations are available?
The rear-facing occasional seats (kids < 7 stone) are an option
available on all 1.6, 2.0 and 2.0TD estates. 1990 Models are LX
(was L), SX and GTI. They are thrown-in as part of the package on the
COUNTRYMAN special edition. Note pre-1990 model didn't have electric
windows/sunroof, but check car price guides.
>2) What problems should I look for on the older secondhand models?
Go for the 2.0 Turbo Diesel (Perkins), most folk I talk to don't seem
too impressed with the petrol engines.
I think there were some gearbox problems on the early models (5-6 years
ago?)
Have a look at mine to see how it goes togethor!
Mike
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920.45 | Different opinion | DCOPST::BRIANH::NAYLOR | Tigers fly, Spiders roar! | Mon Oct 07 1991 16:48 | 10 |
| Well, last time we were in the UK, we hired a Montego from Avis (at the
amazingly low DEC rate :-) ) and got the top-of-range for the price of a
group A (nice!). Anyway, we found the car VERY comfortable, highly
responsive and surprisingly flexible enginewise (it was a 2 litre job).
The only complaint we had was that the sunroof was a little awkward to
operate, but I'm used to electric ones, not the manula kind :^)
All in all, a really nice car. I would consider buying one.
Brian
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920.46 | Rover group getting it right now ? | JUMBLY::BATTERBEEJ | Kinda lingers..... | Mon Oct 07 1991 17:32 | 9 |
| I've driven three different Montege 1.6L hire cars. I was impressed
with all three. Probably because as they were an Austin Rover car I
expected them to be real dogs and they weren't. I preferred them to
a 1.8L Sierra by a long margin. Incidently, I also drove a brand new
Golf hire car and the damn thing broke down. So much for "there's
nothing in life as reliable as a Volkswagen".
Jerome.
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920.47 | *yuk* | DOOZER::JENKINS | Pschorrly 'ken shabby | Mon Oct 07 1991 18:43 | 19 |
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re .last
You cannot be serious? :-)
Steers like a bus....
Stupid columns stalks....
Seats with NO lateral support....
Rubbery gearchange....
NO headroom....
You like it?
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920.48 | 1.6L = Gutless | JUMBLY::BATTERBEEJ | Kinda lingers..... | Mon Oct 07 1991 18:55 | 9 |
| I didn't say I like them, just that I was impressed with them. Firstly
because I thought they were going to be absolute rubbish, and secondly,
because they are IMHO much better than the equivalent Ford offering.
Having said that I prefer Cavaliers to Montegos. I wouldn't buy any of
these cars though. I'll stay with the GTE for the time being thank you
very much :-)
Jerome.
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920.50 | | VANGA::KERRELL | Dave Kerrell @RDL 899-5279 | Tue Oct 08 1991 14:08 | 5 |
| re.47:
Sounds like a Nissan. This is the Montego topic.
/Dave :-)
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920.51 | I like | BASCAS::PAYNE_R | | Tue Oct 08 1991 14:22 | 5 |
| I've driven a montego, and must admit, I quiet liked it. The only bug
in my mind is the dammed drivers seat has no height adjustment. I'm six
foot somthing, and find I have to drive, a: with the sun roof open, or
b: lying flat !!!. If i have to hire a car, I now have to ask for
anything but a montego.
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920.52 | What's there to get excited about? | NEWOA::SAXBY | Aye. When I were a lad.... | Tue Oct 08 1991 14:42 | 9 |
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I've driven a Montego too.
It was just another saloon really. No different from a Sierra or
Bluebird, really.
Mark
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920.53 | Its a $hit box. | DOOZER::JENKINS | Pschorrly 'ken shabby | Tue Oct 08 1991 15:20 | 4 |
|
The Montego is a pile of steaming
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920.54 | | KERNEL::FISCHERI | I'm not from Bushey | Tue Oct 08 1991 15:48 | 8 |
| I drove a Montego for about 3 months. I hated the headlamp switches
and wiper switches on the stalks. I also hate the outward appearance
of the car, but after driving a belmont for a year and a half before that,
I quite liked it. I wouldn't but one though. I think they're the sort of cars
you buy when you get a lump sum retirement payout.
Ian
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920.55 | | SUBURB::THOMASH | The Devon Dumpling | Fri Oct 18 1991 12:57 | 14 |
|
Well, I have a Montego, and I think it's great.
I test drove loads of 1.8 and 2.0L cars before I made my choice.
( I had a 2.0l MG mestro before this, and a Peugot before that)
It was one of the few that had enough leg-room for me, I have no trouble
with the sunroof, the 2.0lGTI is very lively, it is a largish car and a
very comfortable drive.
Driving to Warrington and back in the same day, with a 6-hour meeting
(and before the M40 was opened) was not a strain as the driving is so
comfortable.
Heather
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920.56 | After 3 years... | CHEFS::BRIGGSR | Four Flat Tyres on a Muddy Road | Tue Feb 23 1993 19:49 | 62 |
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Well, here we are three years after my base note when I was reluctantly
forced down a Montego Estate route through no other reason than
practicality. I ended up getting a 2.0SL estate with the third row of
seats. I didn't even test drive it because I knew this was the 'right'
car to get and that if I drove it I'd be put off (especially after a
BMW!). So how has it fared? Well I hate to say it but I almost ordered
another. I didn't because seeing as its a company car that would be
boring wouldn't it! So here's some top level views...
Reliability - If you can accept that a short circuit battery at 35,500
miles is not the fault of the car then its been 100% reliable (and I
mean 100%). Never failed to start first time. It has been more reliable
than either my BMW 3 series or Volvo 340 before. Both these had
significant faults in the first 30,000 miles.
Maintenance - Every 12,000 miles means at 37000 its just overdue for
its 3rd visit to a garage. My previous BMW and Volvo easily scored double
on this!
Economy - Good (30-33) for an estate that's either going round town or
loaded up on long journeys.
Performance - Goes well but does not encourage driving hard because
engine is very noisy when pushed hard.
Finish - The real down side. Suffers from poorly implemented trim. I've
suffered a number of plastic bits dropping off. Starting to see some
minor rust blemishes.
Design - Superb. As a design exercise I cannot fault it. If only BMW
had built it. I think it was designed as a poor mans Volvo estate. It
has so much in common with regard features. Everything is in the right
place. Yes, the two stalks are a bit naff in design but that really is
the ONLY thing that I find irritating inside. Externally I think the
estate is a very attractive car. One design flaw is small fuel tank
(10.5 gallons).
To drive - Well, its a lovely driving position with a very deep
windscreen and everything to hand. Holds the road well but beware
putting your foot down. Lots of directional torque and wheel spin
moving into 2nd is easy (quite apart from 1st!). It's quite noisy at
speed (wind noise) due to poor fitting windscreen and sunroof (see
comments on trim).
Service - Utter rubbish. Fortunately its only had to go into a garage
twice and thank God for that. All these glossy Rover ads count for
nothing when you get the type of service I experience in certain Rover
dealerships. As a matter of fact, the response I've had when
investigating replacing the car with another Montego has been abysmal.
Rover didn't deserve my custom 3 years ago and they still don't (and
they're not getting it either).
Yes, over the three years 'Matilda' has earnt her place in the family
(alongside our own Volvo 240) and we'll be sorry to see her go. The
replacement has to have the 3rd row of seats. As I said at the start, I
managed to get quotes for a Volvo Estate, Mazda 626 Estate and a diesel
version of what I've got now. I'd really like a Volvo but can't justify
the cost. So, to go for something different it had to be the Mazda but
I honestly came within a hair's breadth of getting another Montego.
Richard
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