Who else owns a DLX?

[Dean]

Just wondering who else (if anybody) on the forum owns a Maestro DLX or am I the only one?

I've noticed that I don't seem to see many others about on the road, or in the breakers. maybe they are becoming rare? Would be interesting to see how many were made in relation to petrol versions.

I've included a poll, to see how many diesel owners there are to see what sort of company i've got here!

Cheers

Dean

[Maria]

Non-turbo diesel camper, 2 non-turbo petrols, one turbo petrol.

[MGTurbo]

Monty Turbo Diesel Estate 65+mpg :D
MG Maestro Turbo (Petrol) 25mpg :rolleyes:

Gareth

[tony]

non here thought:)

[Beaker]

we have a non-turbo diesel and a car with a turbo diesel engine in that we are scrapping for bits n bobs.

[D87 SMW]

1.3 A Series x3.

:cool:

[Mat_C]

Maestro 1.3 (dunno) - MG Maestro EFi (32mpg)

MG Maestro Turbo - 10 gallons per mile ;)

Wishing I did have a 60mpg Diesel!

[MaestroMatt]

1 x 1.6 (R Series) Vanden Plas A82 WHR
1 x 1.3L (A Series) - trying to get rid of it! G699 GOJ

RIP G417 LYA 1.3L (A Series) who shall not be forgotten.

[Austin-Rover]

Maestro 1.3L - R491 RVJ
Maestro 1.3 Clubman - L210 AGD (Also trying to sell!)

:cool:

[John S]

1 x Maestro Turbo diesel in MG Turbo/VDP trim form :) Genuine Tickford Maestro or MG ZT V8 would be nice....if pigs could fly.:laugh:

[Maria]

I'm with you on the ZT V8!

[MaestroMatt]

It has a Ford engine - I spit on the V8.

[Austin-Rover]

Okay - it may have a Ford engine, but surely you can overlook that part. It is still a fantastic looking car!

I'd have one!

:cool:

[MaestroMatt]

It does look great. To be honest, I would have one as well - it would have to be the faster (turbo?) version they are releasing a few months down the line with a top speed of about 180mph!

[Alan the Vanner]

My van had a 1.6l S series with twin webber carbs, and now sourcing a Honda V6
A freind said I should fit a V8, but that would mean cutting the chassis - not my thing!

[malcsmaesty]

'94 maestro clubman TD (M681 MOL):D

[Simon]

1600cc Maestro, very economical, not very fast.

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by Simon
1600cc Maestro, very economical, not very fast.

Oh yes it is! :eek: :cool: :) :laugh:

[John S]

Originally posted by F170 GGT
Oh yes it is! :eek: :cool: :) :laugh:

Depends how you drive them. My turbo D is such fun on winding country roads especially with the alloys on but take it on the motorway and it's hard work to make it move(quick for a diesel of its era, however). I forced a 1.4 esc**t into the middle lane of the M6 the other day when he was caning it at 90 so it's not too bad! The turbo on the diesel engine is great for extra overtaking 'kick' as well.
Had a scrap '87 1.6 VDP two years ago (had interior out of it) and drove it around home and it was a little bit quicker off the mark than my TD - tyres screeched on acceleration from 20 - 35 mph, second gear! Something I would not wish to expect of or try out on my TD!

[Rich]

I wanted a DLX, but could I find one when I was looking for the first Maestro back in 1999. Well I found one which was a 10k rust bucket, it was really rotten, and the interior was filthy. 1.3 was the next option, and H902 couldnt be turned away, so thats what happend, although a DLX or TDLX is somthing I would still like, and I had thought of converting H902, but have just bought a brand new engine for him for £100 so thats that plan gone!

Rich

[MGTurbo]

Originally posted by Simon
1600cc Maestro, very economical, not very fast.

Not as good as 60mpg day to day and nearly 70mpg on a run...



Depends how you drive them. My turbo D is such fun on winding country roads especially with the alloys on but take it on the motorway and it's hard work to make it move(quick for a diesel of its era, however). I forced a 1.4 esc**t into the middle lane of the M6 the other day when he was caning it at 90 so it's not too bad! The turbo on the diesel engine is great for extra overtaking 'kick' as well.

My TD is fantastic! Slow off the mark unless you rev it to get it past the lag, its actually quite quick, as the Astra SXi driver found out the other day! At night-time, i'd even go as far to say that's its not far off an Efi Maestro or Montego. The torque and BHP is definatly much higher than the 80bhp/120lb ft figures i've seen, more like 90-95bhp and torque is better than an Efi, prob about 140-145lb ft. Above 70mph in 5th it gets a move on. I'll never go back to gutless petrol engines now unless its turbocharged :cool:

[Simon]

My car's performance and economy returns are more to do with the way that I drive it, ie just like grandad. I'm thinking of installing a new go faster mod though: one of those round tins of travel sweets, oh yes and a travel blanket. Mmmm, nice and comfy.

[Alan the Vanner]

Tartan blanket? What about a nodding dog and flat cap?:rolleyes:

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by Alan the Vanner
Tartan blanket? What about a nodding dog and flat cap?:rolleyes:

Hey! I have a nodding dog. Two actually! Austin and Rover! :laugh: :rolleyes: