1988 Ford Festiva LX review from North America
"Best backyard find ever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It had a blown engine and sat in someone's backyard with the windows open for 4 years.
The front wheel bearings were seized as well.
General comments?
I replaced the engine with another that was rebuilt some time in the past, and replaced the 4 speed transmission with a 5 speed.
I also replaced the filthy interior and the front struts and hubs.
I consider this car a good investment, considering the price of gas and that I got the car, plus the parts needed to fix it for free.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3L carbureted Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 202135 miles |
| Most recent distance | 202150 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Festiva |
| Date of Entry | 6th May, 2007 |