1991 Ford Festiva L review from North America
"Most economical car I have ever owned!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear Brakes have developed a squeal after two years of town driving.
Seat covers have rips, but cover nicely with a seat cover.
General comments?
Have never had any major problems with this car. It gets super high mileage on the freeway (between 38-42 mpg) and great in town. Fills tank with a twenty dollar bill even at current high gas costs at the pump.
Just ran this car to San Francisco and back from the Seattle area over Grant's Pass in Oregon and up and down every steep hill in Frisco. Round trip was over 1800 hundred miles. I used about one quart of oil during the whole trip. Never overheated on the steepest grades.
Cruises at 70 all day if you want to. Don't need first gear to get off to a start, since second is geared so low. Takes off after a slow start like a Jack Rabbit!
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| Cheap and cheerful.. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
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| Previous car | Dodge Shadow |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2006 |