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[Sturgn686]

I already made a couple of other posts so sorry I am doing this backwards. My wife has been obsessed with festivas since she bought one new in 93 as her first car. A few years ago it had become badly rusted and the electrical system was cooked so, stupidly, we got rid of it. A week ago I found a 91 GL in very dirty and smelly but otherwise good shape for $600.00 and am now fast becoming a festiva junkie as well. Since it needs only a new oil pan gasket and only has two dime sized rust spots, its going to the body shop next week for a fresh paint job after I finish pulling out the carpets, seats, and selected interior panels for cleaning. After that I plan on slowly upgrading it. I am finding tons of fantastic information and ideas here and am very appreciative.

As for myself, I'm a backyard mechanic with no professional experience but I can figure most stuff out with a little time and reading. It helps that I work in a power plant as an operator / mechanic / electrician / I&C tech.

Thanks again to all and see ya' round the threads.

[Axlander9289]

Welcome. You were lucky enough to marry a Festiva fanatic. I'm having to convert my girlfriend little by little.

[GenevaDirt]

welcome...take a sec and add your location to your profile. Will come in handy when asking for help or you have or want something to buy/sell.

[Sturgn686]

Thanks, I'll do that right away. My wife is away visiting her sister so the paint job is a surprise. She'll be doing backflips when she sees it. After a thorough cleaning and paint job it'll be her daily driver unless I'm in the process of repairing or upgrading it. I'm still in shock over having scored this car for $600.00. Somebody pinch me I must be dreaming!!!!!!!!:blob7:

[MONSOON]

WElcome! You'd be surprised at the number of us who have scored our Festivas. My 88 LX was a save from the scrapyard which I paid for with a junk Escort I had. My 93GL with 86K on it,I paid $950 for. LIke someone here said one time. Its just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.

[batstiva]

Welcome. You were lucky enough to marry a Festiva fanatic. I'm having to convert my girlfriend little by little.

^^+1. My wife reluctantly puts up with my obsession. Lucky Man. Welcome aboard.

[25Horseplay]

Welcome to FF.com! Yes these little cars can be addicting, many of us end up with more then one! I currently have four myself, rangeing in price from free to $900.

[neanderpaul]

Sweet score! Welcome!

[festivaWES]

Welcome to the board...btw pictures are needed. We need to see your purchase!!

[leapin]

^^+1 for pics!

[batstiva]

Wow. It took until the 7th post to get the demand for pics. We are slowing down. lol. Yes, pics are definitely a must.

[jglutz]

Welcome to the site!

[festymick]

gday!

[suollevram]

Festivamotorsport.com

Does anyone know if this site is still in business, trying to get ahold of someone two weeks now and can't.
thanks in advance.

[FB71]

yes, Roger is still in business. Call him, its really the way to get hold of him lately.