1997 Ford Aspire Review

Great Car

Written by: Justinvdw1975 on 03/27/2009

Vehicle

1997 Ford Aspire 2 Dr STD Hatchback

Review

Purchased car a little over 2 years age, had to do some work over that time, but has been a very good car to me. I fully plan to keep this car until it won't run any more. Love this car!!! still get anywhere from 35-40 mpg with 125k miles on it. driven daily back and forth to work every 4 days is about 160 miles, cost about 8bucks which is about 4 gallons now.

Favorite Features

What can i say, it's great on gas.

Suggested Improvements

cruise control option would be great for this car.

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Misunderstood Vehicle

Written by: K.C. Courier on 10/22/2006

Vehicle

1997 Ford Aspire 2 Dr STD Hatchback

Review

I am a courier and have used this vehicle for 7 years. Upkeep has been low for a very heavy demand car. Gas mileage is still very close to 40mpg on mainly a city driving route. AC is excellent but has required upkeep. Visibility is excellent with higher clearance. Speed to 70 mph is comfortable but gets rough past that. The Aspire is cheap to purchase and operate. You must maintain this vehicle with proper care - if you do it will take good care of you. Do not allow transmission fluid or engine oil to get low. Front axles are cheap and should be maintained. At 198,000 I have not had to do any major engine work. This little car still hums and with the 5 speed my acceleration is fine.

Favorite Features

Excellent driver visibility. 40 mpg - yes really. Comfortable sturdy and supportive seats - I am over 250 lbs. Tough build. Powerful AC. Great in snow but you must keep the 165x70x13 tire on it as it was meant to be. Strong Mazda engine. Very affordable.

Suggested Improvements

None really. If you changed the low safety rating you would add weight and lose the phenomenal gas mileage. The Aspire is exactly what it was designed to be - a very affordable, sturdy, practical little car that gets 40 mpg in town and even higher on the highway. No need to change that!

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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used Ford Aspire

Written by: arlene on 06/01/2006

Vehicle

1997 Ford Aspire 2 Dr STD Hatchback

Review

Bought this car used, paid $500 for it - put $800 into it for repairs, well worth it. I drive it in central Florida were it belongs (no hills). My only fault I find is the fuel tank only holds 10 gallons and I have to stop every four days to fill it up. If we have to get out of our area, we would never reach the next state without stopping twice for gas.

Favorite Features

Take off from red lights is great but pass 60mph and you need the wind behind you to go much faster.

Suggested Improvements

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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fun little car

Written by: bigmike86 on 07/02/2005

Vehicle

1997 Ford Aspire 4 Dr STD Hatchback

Review

I have owned this car for over 2 years and have had very few problems with it. I'm rather happy with it with the exception of the road noise and lack of high end power. But all an all it is a worthwhile, inexpensive car to keep.

Favorite Features

5-speed manual transmission.

Suggested Improvements

More high end power for freeway, and up hill usage.

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Reliable vehicle

Written by: Michael Kraus on 06/14/2005

Vehicle

1997 Ford Aspire 2 Dr STD Hatchback

Review

I've had good reliability. Plus I get 43 mpg!

Favorite Features

Gas mileage. A little sluggish, but you take the good with the bad in this type of vehicle. It's really a great commuter car.

Suggested Improvements

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