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1994 Ford Aspire Review
Price Estimate: $1,473 - $2,307
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by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Ford introduces the Korean-built Aspire as a replacement for the aging Festiva. This little econobox has a 1.3-liter inline-four that produces 63 horsepower. The Aspire is available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.
For sale near Aurora, CO
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Colorado
$114/mo for Aspire Base
Aspire Base
vs
$160/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Ford Aspire Owner Reviews
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1994 Ford Aspire---Greater Gas Saver
4.88 out of 5 starsRandy D. Gray, 02/05/2009
1994 Ford Aspire 2dr Hatchback
Purchased this vehicle with 162,000 miles on it and figured if I got 40,000 miles more I had made a great deal. It now has 320,000 miles on it and the only things that I have had to replace are the front calipers/rotors/ and brake pads. It currently gets 48- 50 mpg when driving at 55 mph and 43- 45 mpg when driving at 70 mph. With fuel prices at what they are now, it saves me lots of … money each week versus my other vehicle which is a Ford F-150. I can't say enough about the Aspire because it seems to run stronger each year I drive it, I have never been stranded and for the first 6 years I owned it, I drove 1000 miles per week. Now I drive it only 350 miles per week. A great Ford product.
Ford Aspire bought new
4.63 out of 5 starsRobo, 09/04/2009
1994 Ford Aspire 2dr Hatchback
I bought my 1994 Ford Aspire new and have driven it for 15 years now. Had to have a distributor replaced and rear wheel bearings. Other than that, nothing but maintenance. It has been a great car. MPG of over 36 (still). Have 120K miles on it. I want to get it painted for the next 60K. A great go to work car.
Aspire not Expire
4.88 out of 5 starsSusan Potter, 04/03/2007
1994 Ford Aspire 2dr Hatchback
Aspire, the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. It still continues to run fine and quiet at 210,000 miles, same engine. In the past 13 years, it's only left me stranded twice: clutch (when my son was a teenager)and when a complete tune-up was needed. The vehicle has just needed regular maintenance/repair via normal wear/tear. This car has been so wonderful to me and thus, I'll … continue to repair whatever is needed so it can continue to Aspire and never Expire.
Great Little Car
4.13 out of 5 starsMomBought, 11/08/2002
1994 Ford Aspire 2dr Hatchback
I bought this car for my daughter to
take out-of-state to college and was
very glad I did! It has proven to be
unusually reliable (for a Ford). She
loves the pep it has, the 5 speed
transmission, and the GREAT gas mileage
(50 MPG). The only problem we had was
the muffler and resinator ($300). I
also had installed a nicer
stereo/cassette for her. The car now
has … over $80,000 miles on it and is
still going strong. Amazing for a tiny
little car in a teenager's hands!
1994 Aspire Highlights
Base
| Engine Type | Gas |
|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 34 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $114/month |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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