1993 Ford Festiva GL review from North America
"Great power, gas mileage, and interior space for the cheap price!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car was a rebuilt from a flood. I have only had to put on a new exhaust and had a problem with the taillights. The taillights died right after I got the car. I was able to fix it in about 5 minutes with a toggle switch instead of ripping out the headlight switch and everything else.
General comments?
This car is definitely a must for anyone that travels as much as I do. I travel about 47,000 miles a year between my two vehicles. This car gets me at least 45 and usually 55 miles per gallon.
Surprisingly peppy for such a small motor and will actually top out at impressive speeds for the motor.
I am 6 feet 4 inches tall, and this car has more leg room and head room than most other vehicles that I have driven.
Very plain car without any extras, but definately one of the most reliable and cheap-running vehicles that I have ever come into contact with. I wish they still made these. I will have this car as long as possible. No chance of selling it unless it is for another one!
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| All around great commuter car |
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| This car excels at what it was designed for - providing cheap reliable transportation |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 Cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 26th May, 2002 |