1990 Ford Festiva LX review from North America
"On a scale from 1-10, it's a 7 in every category"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Valve cover gasket leak developed at around 160,000.
The brakes glazed easily, and in my opinion they were designed too small for the car.
General comments?
The most reliable car I have ever owned, and it's the most fun per dollar as well.
I've owned over 200 cars in my lifetime, and the festiva isn't the best at anything, but it's good to great at almost everything.
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| Closest I've ever come to driving for free |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3L efi Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 147000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 189000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Monza |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2006 |