Figured up how much I have in the Festiva

[tulsacarman]

81 octane???

Sorry, was thinking 91 but my brain burped. Besides, those of us who hunt and peck should be allowed a handicap when it comes to the grading of our posts.

Mom told me to take typing and Spanish in school. She was soooo right but I'm not telling her.

[freshtiva]

Wowsers you speed freaks are expensive. Wonder if Marcus is going to chime in here.. he might be scared to!

I bought my car Freshtiva new off the dealers lot in 1993 so yeah Ive got quite a bit ( by festiva standards ) in it. Got over $3000 in a couple of the others. I have a break down of costs for Frankenstiva somewhere.

[Gomez]

My black and silver one was a complete stock rebuild. If it need it it got it. My goal was a brand new Festiva. Car alone without stereo system with wheels I would guess I had over 7 in it. BUT I TELL YA it was as nice as a new Festiva i'm sure of it. Looked it to. Man I wish I still had that one.

[ericsmith32]

1997 Ford Aspire

Purchase Price: $200 Jan 2011 121500

Exhaust Man. $0
Dowpipe $0
Exhaust Clamp $6
Spark Plugs $8
Rear wheel bearings/seals $60
Fuel filter $6
Spark Plug wires $20
Speedo cable/ variable multi-switch $26
Air filter $12
2 Gallons ATF / Supertech $26

Total: $364


Updated after the last couple of days. Runs and drives now at least. Still runs a bit rich so need to look at the temp sensor. Still alot of work to do. Alignment on the front end and the drivers rear tire... for some reason it was loose when I got it the passenger rear looks fine. 2 tires for the front I'm still debating on just getting stock steelies don't care for the alloy's. Brake flush and full transmission and ps changeout should be the last of the absolutely needs to be done mechanical's.

[freshtiva]

Id be interested in the aspire alloys if you want to sell them.

[chaosdrifter06]

1992 Ford Festiva

Registration Fees and new license: $110
New Battery: $100
New Alternator: $50
New Belt: $10
New Replacement belt (previous belt was 1" too long): $6
Exhaust patch kit: $15
Inspection fees: $40
Total:$328

Not bad for the first month. Will be spending a LOT more in the future....especially with my Tax return coming in the next few weeks.

[FordFestiva]

With the cheap insurance, low gas cost, and reliability - the Festiva is worth every penny invested!

[JPT]

$400 for mine.
Aspire transmission $315
Exedy clutch kit $99
Axles and seals $125
Brake pads and shoes $50
Rear wheel bearings. About $180 (I've done them 3 times. Mine eats them)
Short Shifter and knob $28
Cheap stereo $90
Protege Alternator $15 (I love Middleboro Auto Salvage)
Assorted parts (belts, tuneup parts, etc) $100

I'm probably forgetting a few little things, let's just call it $1500.

Soon to come. Aspire Brakes and engine swap (probably a B8ME)