1991 Ford Festiva L review from North America
"The cheapest Honda Civic you'll ever buy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The wheel bearings have needed replacing twice, and need to be replaced again.
The upholstery wore out fairly quickly.
It has just begun smoking a bit in the last month (171,000 miles). I believe it's in need of new valve seals.
General comments?
I used the car to deliver pizza for three years, beating it badly in the process, but aside from tires, brake pads, and wheel bearings, nothing has had to be replaced -- not even the clutch.
The car is extremely peppy, and still gives me at least 42mpg on every tank of gas.
It has started at the first turn of the key since day one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 173000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 27th November, 2001 |