advise plz... should i go for it

[equaboi]

1988 Ford Festiva - 4speed Manual - 35/42mpg - $850

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I'm selling my 1988 Ford Festiva. It has 168,000 miles, but still runs very well. During local driving I get around 35/36 mpg, but on highway trips it gets about 42/43 mpg. All four tires are nearly new, and it just got new front brake pads. I also gave it a full tune up fairly recently.

The interior of the car is amazingly clean. You will be suprised.

However, here are the issues that I know about:
1) Small engine oil leak from the engine pulley. It only leaks a small amount of oil while running and its never enough to notice on the dip stick between oil changes.
2) Emergency brake does not work. The cable is broken at the rear drums. The cable costs around $100. The car will likely not pass NYS inspection without repairing it.
3) Small crack in the windshield. Crack is ~8inches long but it will pass nys inspection if you bring the DMV website paper to the inspection that states cracks must be 11 inches or longer.



By equaboi at 2009-01-05


By equaboi at 2009-01-05

[ruppenduro]

it looks nice, and i know its still available. the guy just emailed me today and asked if i was still interested. i have his phone # as well if you'd like me to pm it to you.

i think its been repainted so check for signs of rust, also its a carbed 4 speed which will need some minor wiring for most engine swaps.

[Seth]

jsut for a clean and vibrant body. id get it.

[equaboi]

yeah i called and it sounds like he a car guy so its probably been well maintained but i'm not to familiar with carbs all my cars have been fuel injected.

what about the price is it reasonable or should i try to lowball 'em if so how much

[ruppenduro]

offer him $5-600 and see how it goes. it's been for sale on and off for 4 months.

[25Horseplay]

I have a 89 carbed 4 speed I drive everyday, love it!

[Sparky]

Yeah, don't fear the Carb! Looks like a nice find...

[ruppenduro]

i hear the carbs are actually better on gas, i wish there were adapter plates readilly available to bolt on an aftermarket weber or something. a built b3 with the right carb would probably be a fun little motor.

[elcamino1]

Nice clean car go for it,take a hand full of cash and make him a offer of $600.00!

[festivaWES]

go get it..

[sam.1956]

For over a year, my 88-L has been my ONLY vehicle. Thus far it has been the definition of reliability. I agree with everyone else... take cash with you. It speaks loudly!

[equaboi]

alright ya twisted my arm jk i'm gonna wait till next check and go with a fist full of 10 dollar bills wraped with a franklin the size of the knot might sway em to let it go for 5-6 i'll take 7 just incase thanks for the advice guys with some luck i'll have a festy in about 2 weeks