1988 Ford Festiva LX review from North America
"A very plain looking gem of a car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C required 1/2 pound of freon at 120K miles.
General comments?
The best car I ever owned.
Handled well and was very quick, considering the economy and small motor (63 horsepower, I think).
Easy to work on.
Very, very reliable.
Car was totaled after taking in a Chevy Suburban head-on. It lost, but it protected my wife well, resulting in a broken arm instead of a loss of her life. Wish I could bring one over from Taiwan (where there are a lot of these) because it did everything well and was very much a fashion statement, when I parked between the BMWs and Mercedes in my assigned parking space.
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| The little car that could do everything |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 225 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Truck |
| Date of Entry | 21st February, 2004 |