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NEED HELP! Buying my first festiva!
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The car is still in winchester ottawa, but when I purchase it, it will be coming to kitchener ontario approx 5 hours away. I can't pick the car until the end of the month because she is insured until then and taking it for her G test so it will be officially mine on the 28th. Maybe we could meet up then and go over the car before I go to get it safetied and leave the area. I'll happily drive it to where you are (assuming it makes it ahahah). Maybe I could purchase some doors and panels off you if it turns out these ones are rotted away. Anyways thanks for all the info thus far the forum has been great.
Also I have 1 more question according to this chart http://web.archive.org/web/200101050...a/options.html there is no such thing as a 1991 LX model is that true? If so is it a 1990? let me know what you guys think about that.
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Correct. No such thing as a '91 LX. '91 it would be a GL if the bumpers match, but that backseat is DEFINITELY an LX back seat.
Http://www.Youtube.com/TheresGabe
1991 Festiva L Red: Daily Driver
1990 Festiva L White: R.I.P.
1988 Festiva L Silver: R.I.P.
1991 Festiva L Red B6T: R.I.P.
1989 Festiva L White: R.I.P.
1995 Aspire 2-door White: R.I.P.
1995 Aspire 4-door Red: R.I.P.
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Originally posted by Mercilesslee View PostAlso I have 1 more question according to this chart http://web.archive.org/web/200101050...a/options.html there is no such thing as a 1991 LX model is that true? If so is it a 1990? let me know what you guys think about that.You gonna race that thing?
http://www.sdfcomputers.com/Festivaracing.htm
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When the car was ordered by the dealer there were packages to choose from. The packages were L , L Plus, GL and LX. These were combinations of different types of seats, steering columns, mirrors, things like that. Sport and other paint options were also choice variations. This makes some combinations a little rare compared to others. Also note that I am far from an expert on this subject, others can provide details if you are interested.
The VIN number provides a number unique to that car. It also gives some information about the car but none of the letters in the VIN have anything to do with the model numbers . The engine type, the model year , Country made, things like that are all in the VIN number.
Congratulations on your car and enjoy!Reflex paint by Langeman...Lifted...Tow Rig
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The 5 speed looks pretty decent. And cheap. And has a spoiler!
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Originally posted by Mercilesslee View PostThe car is still in winchester ottawa, but when I purchase it, it will be coming to kitchener ontario approx 5 hours away. I can't pick the car until the end of the month because she is insured until then and taking it for her G test so it will be officially mine on the 28th. Maybe we could meet up then and go over the car before I go to get it safetied and leave the area. I'll happily drive it to where you are (assuming it makes it ahahah). Maybe I could purchase some doors and panels off you if it turns out these ones are rotted away. Anyways thanks for all the info thus far the forum has been great.
Also I have 1 more question according to this chart http://web.archive.org/web/200101050...a/options.html there is no such thing as a 1991 LX model is that true? If so is it a 1990? let me know what you guys think about that.
By the way TheresGabe: Canada only ever sold L models and LXs and I have personally had a good look at (even stripped parts off 2 of them) 4 LXs with rear wipers/better cloth/split back seats/power mirrors and black paint around the windows. Last OEM LX (a 93) I scavenged seats out of even had the passenger seat rails for a tray. Didn't look that close at Mecilesslee's car but I'll bet it also has the rails, and maybe even the tray.
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Because red is classic hahaha. I emailed the guy and asked if it wouldnt start at all and if it did, does it leak any oil? And he responded no leaks but not sure what's wrong with it. I wish it ran I don't know enough about cars to get them running again plus its like 10 hours away hahaha and a trailor would cost more than the car to get it home.
Guess i'm still on the hunt.
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Originally posted by Mercilesslee View PostBecause red is classic hahaha. I emailed the guy and asked if it wouldnt start at all and if it did, does it leak any oil? And he responded no leaks but not sure what's wrong with it. I wish it ran I don't know enough about cars to get them running again plus its like 10 hours away hahaha and a trailor would cost more than the car to get it home.
Guess i'm still on the hunt.
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Originally posted by Mercilesslee View PostBecause red is classic hahaha. I emailed the guy and asked if it wouldnt start at all and if it did, does it leak any oil? And he responded no leaks but not sure what's wrong with it. I wish it ran I don't know enough about cars to get them running again plus its like 10 hours away hahaha and a trailor would cost more than the car to get it home.
Guess i'm still on the hunt.Last edited by TorqueEffect; 01-09-2013, 10:55 PM.1991 Ford Festiva BP (Full Aspire/Rio Swap) (337k Miles) (Around 95k Engine)
2002 Chevy Cavalier LS Sport 2.2L DOHC Ecotec (Threw a Rod)
1998 Chevy Monte Carlo LS 3.1 V6 (225k miles) Best MPG = 28
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I know wish it was feasible for me to get it. but guys check this out http://www.break.com/pictures/greate...is-car-2404175 found a festiva... a very strange one.
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