1993 Ford Festiva review from North America

I needed to replace the faulty coolant within two months of bringing it home.

Replaced the Timing Belt as required.

Had to bring it in to have the park brake repaired, but they have to do it again do to poor workmanship.

New front bearing was put in a few weeks ago, and that was about $100.00.

After 9 years I finally had to replace the first bulb in the drivers side tail light.

I have to replace the exhaust system this year.

It also needs new rotors which will be replaced by a tire shop because they over torqued the wheel nuts when I had new brake pads put on at around 120000kms.

This is truly the best car I have ever owned. I have had everything from overpriced Chevrolet Blazers, to over priced and over rated BMW's. This car will outlast all of them put together. I would rate this car as high as my Honda Civics in reliability.

Comfort on the other hand is not it's strong point. The seats are lacking in back support. The heater is really poor.

The paint is not in good shape at all even after being cleaned, waxed, and polished.

It handles better then any car I have driven, and navigates threw snow like it's a four wheel drive.

I can drive on a tank of gas for two weeks with gas left over.

I wish they still made them. They were todays answer to the beetle of yesteryear. They were affordable, tough, and economical to drive.

I will get rid of mine when they pry the steering wheel from my cold dead hands.