1991 Ford Festiva L review from North America
"Festiva equals perfection!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The material the seats are made of is of very poor quality, thus it tears and shreds quite easily.
The catalytic converter cover had to be removed due to excessive rust at 77,500 miles.
The fan broke at 77,000 miles, and was quite expensive to repair because the part is no longer manufactured and it was difficult to locate a used piece.
General comments?
This car gets excellent gas mileage: 42 mpg!
Also, it is very easy to park in tight spots or make your own spot due to the small size.
The cabin is tiny and the seats are uncomfortable.
Even though this car is small, I feel very safe when driving on the freeway. It handles speed limits of 65 mph very well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 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 | 74000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81500 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 11th June, 2003 |