I bought this car for my then 16 y/o daughter as a 'disposable' vehicle with the intention of replacing it within 6 months or when she totaled it... Well, 8 years later and the car is still going strong. It has has several repairs due to use and abuse but it has performed flawlessly overall. Now, it is the pride and joy of my youngest son who keeps it in tip top running condition. He is …

low maintenance and reliable

HRS, 02/12/2006

1991 Ford Festiva L 2dr Hatchback

I bought this car when it had 25,000 miles on it. 11 years later, it has 227,000 miles on it and is still going strong. It has only let me down once in 11 years and the cause was just a cracked distributor cap! It has been the best car I've owned. Can it make it to 300,000 miles? To be continued ...

Ford Festiva 1991

Scott Postma, 04/30/2005

1991 Ford Festiva L 2dr Hatchback

I've found this car trustworthy and free from unexpected maintenance. Not recomended for heavy highway driving as wind has effect on car. After 125,000 miles motor is very sound and doesn't burn oil. The interior is roomy and can hold 4 adults with leg room and headroom, or three bales of hay and two adults. I've enjoyed the smallness of the car as parking and turning around is very …

Best damn car i ever had!!!

tgunn71, 08/17/2012

1991 Ford Festiva GL 2dr Hatchback

I had this car for 17 years before having to make the sad decision to let her go at 225k miles when she had electrical issues that were going to be to pricey to fix. In its early days I experienced gas mileage in excess of 50 mpg hwy and nearly 60 mpg on long road trips at approx. 70 mph. Even when it got older she still got over 40mpg highway but I chose to no longer take her on long …

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1991 Festiva Highlights

Trim:

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	33 MPG
Cost to Drive	$125/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	11.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
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Not Tested
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Not Tested

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