Just bought my first Festiva

[w4rkry]

Well I am new around here and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Will and i just recently purchased a 1991 Festiva L.
My DD was a 1993 Chevy S10 pickup, which had a 300 hp V8 from a 94 Vette that i swapped in. I was averaging about 12 MPG and I needed something more efficient and cheap. I have always loved the boxy flares and late 80's style of the Festiva, so I began searching on craigslist and found this beauty for $1500. I definitely overpaid because she is pretty rusty underneath, but the engine and trans are both in super great condition. It is a 5 speed. The P.O. decided that instead of fixing the rust, he would just rhinoliner the entire bottom foot. I kinda dig the look. I plan on doing a lot of cheap mods to this little car so be on the look out for updates! This looks like a great community and I'm glad to become a part of it! IMG_7497-1.jpg

[robbylockisme]

That actually looks pretty neat!

[w4rkry]

Thanks! Hopefully after i get it cleaned up I can post more pictures. My S10 is also red/black, I'm beginning to see a pattern...

[jimdigs]

Welcome aboard. They are fun little cars.

[Advancedynamix]

Welcome to the crew! The boxy wide body look of the Festy was my original lure to the car as well. Don't be afraid to start a Garage thread about the progressive your car, you'll get a lot of tips and feedback that way.

[w4rkry]

Where would I start such a thread?

[TominMO]

Where would I start such a thread?

Go to the main Forums page, then scroll down to the Garage sub-forum.

[w4rkry]

Awesome, I will have to start a thread when I get home.

[harpon]

Hi Will-

These cars can go forever with low maintenance-

got my first in '97 - an 88 carburetor with 175K on it- drove it over 275 K and the cable broke before I had to sell it after a flood and move from the area in 2011.

Just got a '91 like her again last summer as a bailout car if anything happens to my 96 Aspire- see pictures below

welcome to the forum- please post more pictures!

[w4rkry]

I will be posting some more as soon as I get her cleaned up. Your 91 looks great!

[festyxfi]

Welcome! You couldn't have found a better car. On top of that, it's supported by one of the best enthusiast forums around.

FX

[w4rkry]

Definitely, I have been blown away by the amount of support there is in this community! had no idea the Festiva had garnered such a following.

[TominMO]

Definitely, I have been blown away by the amount of support there is in this community! had no idea the Festiva had garnered such a following.

What part of the country are you in? Nice to know if someone's close by.

[An Amish Woman]

Welcome to the club!

I wanna see what this s10 is all about... I'm surprised it would stay on the road with that much power.

[w4rkry]

I'm in central Illinois. I will be putting up pics of the s10 and festiva today.