1988 Ford Festiva LX review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I cannot think of anything that has really gone wrong with the car. I put two new batteries in it, a set of tires and two tune ups. I have done a lot of preventive maintenance like putting in a new water pump when putting a new timing belt on anyway. I do all the work myself.
General comments?
This is my project that keeps me off the streets and out of trouble! I got it for $600 in 1996 and only have about $1200 total into it (not including gas and insurance of course). My goal is 100,000 miles for less than $2000. Only 37,000 miles left to go to 172,000 miles which will mean!00,000 for me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 133000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2004 |