Re: 1997 Festiva GLi
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The fault with the 'box sounds exactly like what happens to the old Holden trimatics when the vac modulators fail on them, so he's on the right track there. Probably perished the diaphragm from lack of use.
Can't help on Festiva specifics with it though - you're at the mercy of someone with a workshop manual & parts book there.
This is one of the concerns with a low km car - it can often require a lot more $$ spent on mechanical issues causes by lack of use. The trade off is of course the amazing condition of the items that wear out purely through use - like the interior trim. Don't be surprised if it starts leaking engine oil soon after she starts using it regularly, likewise other rubber things like vacuum lines, CV boots etc.
Even things you don't think about - like rust forming on shock absorber shafts from lack of use, can destroy the seals.
It's better to have a car that's done a 5km trip each weekday (100km/month - 1200km/yr), than a car that's only done 2x 600km trips in a year.
Regular use, even if they are short trips, is better for their upkeep than long periods of rest.
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