1990 Ford Festiva L review from North America
"Wouldn't mind buying many more!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers side window doesn't stay in track, and no key lock, ever since it was broken into at 70,000 miles.
Water pump seal broke at about 140,000 miles. Drove it till about 160,000 with it broken. I just put water in it till i got a new one. [it was summer]
Starter wire frayed and broke at 169,000 miles.
General comments?
I really enjoy my Festiva and I'm not much of a ford lover. If that says any thing. But I was glad to find out that it was made by KIA.
Even though it's a small 1.3L engine it's a quick one! I got it at about 130,000 miles off a room mate that got the car from her mom. she got a new car so it just sat there and so I started to drive it and I loved it from the start. Just the fact that's it's a little car doesn't mean it's a poor car. and for the price you buy one for its well worth it. I'm taking mine to 212,000 miles then putting a whole different engine and transmission in it and doing lots of other fun stuff to it just cause it such and easy car to do additions to.
I got the car and it was in need of work. it needed new lights, soon new water pump, and soon starter. other than those three major things it was great!
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| 1990 - Festiva L + 1.3 fuel injected This is one fine, little car, and I have never regretted owning it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 169780 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th November, 2002 |