1988 Ford Festiva GL review from North America
"If I knew how good the car was I would have bought five new ones to last the rest of my life"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing ever broke on my car.
General comments?
The car was the best car I have ever owned.
The a/c never needed charging. The clutch never needed adjusting. The valve cover gasket never needed replacing. The clutch was original. I replaced the timing belt at 220,000 miles. The timing belt never broke. The only thing to ever fail was the dome light.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 190000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 235000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Festiva |
| Date of Entry | 2nd October, 2002 |