Faults:

The tie rods on the front drivers side slipped out of joint in December 2003. This is the only problem I have had with this car so far.

General Comments:

I love my little "Easter Egg." Our kids make fun of it, but it is the best.

I get 43mpg and drive her 300 miles a week. It is the commuter car for me to take back and forth to college.

I only paid $500 for it, and only put $9.00 a week in gasoline. A good thing since gas is so high right now.

Faults:

Mostly just basic car repair. Tires have been changed, along with oil and brakes. Ball bearings have been replaced. This is due to the car sitting in a field unused for 10 years.

General Comments:

I feel my Festiva is incredibly reliable. It has never broken down on me. The car handles amazing for its cost and age. There is basically nothing wrong with the car. I still can't believe how well it runs. I love my Festiva, and will cry when I must replace it.

Faults:

The motor went shortly after replacing the head gasket.

The transmission is now slipping out of fourth gear.

The exhaust is impossible to keep sealed.

The bearings went about 4 times each tire. They must be pressed out.

Both rotors had to be replaced.

Both calipers had to be replaced, but keep sticking.

Tie-rod end's had to be replaced.

The ball-joint wore out and you must purchase the entire control-arm which the ball-joint is attached to for $129!!

Fuel pump gave out leaving me stranded in a snow storm.

The 4 rims warped??!!

The wiper arm rotted off, $189 for a new wiper assembly.

The wire running to the starter corroded and needs to be jiggled to start the car every now and then.

The wire's behind the battery need to be jiggled for the headlights to work sometimes.

Both rear stub axles need to be replaced due to bearing failures.

Gas tank has a hole in the bottom of it and you can't even order a new one from the manufacturer.

Windshield has a major crack in it.

The back hatch key hole has seized up and cannot be fixed. To replace it you need to buy a kit including every lock for the car costing $399.

The vent only blows out cold air. But the heater is good (maybe the only thing that's good).

The rear de-fog only works on some lines.

The car eats tires... (munch, munch)

General Comments:

This car is a 1999-2000 Festiva except for the body.

At least I got the chance to learn about every part that is on a car.

This is no joke. I believe that I have the worst luck out of all Festiva owners and I treated this car good.

Faults:

Burns oil but it has 301,000 miles on it!! With no major problems so far.

General Comments:

This car has lasted me for years of constant travel, all I've ever done is the regular maintenance to it - I love it.

It's just now starting to burn oil - pretty good for a car I only paid 6000 brand new.

Faults:

Needed new carburettor at 20,000 km.

Irregular idling, sticky throttle, occasional stalling. Valve seals shot at 145,000 km. Engine needs to be rebuilt.

General Comments:

Parts for this car are above average cost. Otherwise a pleasure to own over all but its last two years, and fun and economical to drive.

Faults:

No problems yet, so far just tune ups, new tires, and oil changes.

General Comments:

This car is very zippy, the tiny engine suits the car perfectly, since the car is so light. It can really get up and go. Always reliable, very cute, perfect car for anybody. I would recommend one to anyone based on the way my Festiva has proven itself. I swear by it. Viva Festiva!