1988 Ford Festiva LX review from North America
"A great, reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major, just general maintenance. Exhaust and brakes are its only weak point, they have gone more often than they probably should.
Oil has been changed at least every 5k miles.
General comments?
Overall this is a great car, and the United States is generally lacking in no-frills, reliable, utilitarian cars. If you are looking for a flashy car, keep looking.
It's not a great performer, but it is without a doubt the most reliable car I've ever owned.
Everything is manual: brakes, steering, windows, transmission; which means if something goes wrong, you have a decent chance of fixing it yourself.
I highly recommend the Ford Festiva.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 L carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 21st June, 2001 |