The Kia-built subcompact that was a tin can with wheels—but it got 40 mpg and the Mazda B-series motor was immortal. It's a cheap beater that'll run forever if you can find one that hasn't rusted away.
A subcompact hatchback built by Kia (yes, that Kia) for Ford. Front-engine, FWD, 1.3L Mazda B3 I4 (63 hp) or 1.6L Mazda B6 I4 (90 hp in the later models). 4-speed manual, 5-speed manual, or a 3-speed auto. It weighed barely 1,800 lbs—it was a tin can with wheels, but it got 40 mpg.
The B-series Mazda motors are excellent—cast-iron block, aluminum head, chain-driven. The car is simple—no ABS, no airbags, just a carb and a distributor. The Festiva is immortal—you see them hitting 300k miles all the time. Rust kills them (struts towers, floor pans).
Every listing below is VIN-matched to your exact Festiva before it ships, backed by a 60-day replacement warranty:
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