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My first car is a Festiva.....I did say first car.
My name is Chris. I've been driving trucks forever! Well with the economy the way it is I decided I needed a commuter for my 50 mile a day run to and from my shop. I run a custom off road fabrication shop where we do nothing but build big heavy bumpers and other parts for off roar trucks and SUVs. This has been my daily driver for the past 3 years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZbteggkgZU
I love my truck!! I hate the fuel bill!!!! At about 400 HP it averages 12mpg and cost over $100 a tank. I was filling up at least once a week minimum! Not to mention the tires only last about 10K miles and cost about $400 each. I built the truck to crawl over boulders the size of the festiva and bigger. I have not found any terrain I haven't been able to conquer yet.
So......the solution:
1990 Festive L-Plus 5 speed
122034 miles on the OD when I picked it up a couple of weeks ago. All original and decently well maintained. The Cv Shafts were shot so I replaced those. This site was very helpful in making that job easier than I would have just jumping in like I usually do. Changed the oil and filters this week and will start doing the rest of the basic tune up stuff shortly. Currently on the first 2 tanks I'm averaging a hair over40mpg. Got new snow tires on it today. 155 r12 Hankooks. I'm sure they will decrease the fuel economy a little. Man tires for 12" wheels are hard to find! The festiva is a blast to drive but I have such a hard time leaving things alone. Turbo keeps popping into my head. LOL
Started on doing some body work to smooth out the dents but overall the car is in great condition. No rust at all. I plan on keeping the car for a least a few years. The thing will pay for itself in 2-3 months just in fuel savings so dropping a little money into it isn't a big deal for me. My Bronco is feeling neglected though.
My name is Chris. I've been driving trucks forever! Well with the economy the way it is I decided I needed a commuter for my 50 mile a day run to and from my shop. I run a custom off road fabrication shop where we do nothing but build big heavy bumpers and other parts for off roar trucks and SUVs. This has been my daily driver for the past 3 years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZbteggkgZU
I love my truck!! I hate the fuel bill!!!! At about 400 HP it averages 12mpg and cost over $100 a tank. I was filling up at least once a week minimum! Not to mention the tires only last about 10K miles and cost about $400 each. I built the truck to crawl over boulders the size of the festiva and bigger. I have not found any terrain I haven't been able to conquer yet.
So......the solution:
1990 Festive L-Plus 5 speed
122034 miles on the OD when I picked it up a couple of weeks ago. All original and decently well maintained. The Cv Shafts were shot so I replaced those. This site was very helpful in making that job easier than I would have just jumping in like I usually do. Changed the oil and filters this week and will start doing the rest of the basic tune up stuff shortly. Currently on the first 2 tanks I'm averaging a hair over40mpg. Got new snow tires on it today. 155 r12 Hankooks. I'm sure they will decrease the fuel economy a little. Man tires for 12" wheels are hard to find! The festiva is a blast to drive but I have such a hard time leaving things alone. Turbo keeps popping into my head. LOL
Started on doing some body work to smooth out the dents but overall the car is in great condition. No rust at all. I plan on keeping the car for a least a few years. The thing will pay for itself in 2-3 months just in fuel savings so dropping a little money into it isn't a big deal for me. My Bronco is feeling neglected though.
and finally a 72 classic bronco that we are currently working with a major Off road magazine (can't say which one yet) that we are doing a full custom build on. That one will probably have somewhere in the neighborhood of $100K worth of aftermarket parts and labor on. Luckily I don't have to pay for that out of pocket or it wouldn't happen. But I get to keep it when its done:p
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