1990 Ford Festiva LX review from North America
"The perfect small car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The muffler had to be replaced after I purchased the car.
General comments?
This is my third Festiva. I really enjoy driving these little cars. I was in an accident with my last one, they actually have a 5 star front impact rating! Good thing I wasn't driving a Chevy Sprint! The car still ran perfectly, and I was able to drive it home. I have always found the festiva to be very reliable.
I am 6'2" and I am very comfortable in my Festie. I think they are reliable because they were designed by Mazda. One thing I do not like is the rude, unhelpful people at the local Ford dealerships. Whenever possible, I buy parts at the local Mazda dealer. They are far more helpful.
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| Closest I've ever come to driving for free |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3i Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 198000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 206000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Festiva |
| Date of Entry | 9th August, 2000 |