# Should I Repair or Replace My Festiva? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [April 2, 2009, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-or-replace-my-festiva/28666 "2009-04-02T22:40:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FestivaFan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/festivafan/32/1234_2.png) [@FestivaFan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FestivaFan)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2009, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-or-replace-my-festiva/28666/1 "2009-04-02T22:40:00Z")
I have a '91 Ford Festiva with 125,000 miles. After an oil change the mechanic recommended CV boots and axels – mine are leaking. The estimate is $350. I’ve done regular maintenance during the 17 years that I’ve owned the car. It’s in good shape and I only drive about 6,000 miles per year. My question is, since the repair cost is about half the value of the car, should I get it repaired or get a different car? ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2009, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-or-replace-my-festiva/28666/2 "2009-04-02T23:03:14Z")
By all means get it repaired. Where else can you get a car for $350 that’s of known history, has been well maintained, is in good shape, and meets your needs? IMHO you’d be foolish not to repair it and keep it. ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2009, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-or-replace-my-festiva/28666/3 "2009-04-02T23:08:48Z")
Agree, this is a no-brainer; you like the car, and it’s otherwise in good shape? Fix it properly and drive it another 5 years at least. ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2009, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-or-replace-my-festiva/28666/4 "2009-04-03T00:15:35Z")
``` Would you pay $350 for that car if you did not own it? OK that is your answer. ``` ---
**Author:** ![Whitey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/whitey/32/24680_2.png) [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2009, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-or-replace-my-festiva/28666/5 "2009-04-03T02:16:05Z")
Just bite the bullet and get the work done. ---
**Author:** ![FestivaFan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/festivafan/32/1234_2.png) [@FestivaFan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FestivaFan)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2009, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-or-replace-my-festiva/28666/6 "2009-04-03T16:47:03Z")
Thanks for your feedback – I had the same opinion but needed to hear objective feedback from others. I questioned getting it repaired because my husband keeps telling me I should upgrade and buy something made in this century. My humble little car has served me well and meets my needs – I just needed to know I wasn’t crazy to fix it. Thanks again! ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2009, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-or-replace-my-festiva/28666/7 "2009-04-03T18:46:39Z")
Well, in that case, if your hubby wants to replace it with a new 370Z you might want to reconsider. Just kidding. Have a great weekend.