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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Aspire, so we've included reviews for other years of the Aspire since its last redesign.
106,000 and goin' strong!
Skippy's Driver, 11/11/2003
1997 Ford Aspire 2dr Hatchback
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This car has been extremely reliable for my 250 mile weekly commute. Yes, it's the most gutless car I've ever owned but having the manual transmision helps. Fun to drive (for it's class), holds the road suprising well driving through water on the highway. Have been rear ended twice with marginal damage. I get 31-38 mpg. Wish there were more comparable models available as I'm getting up in mileage.
Reliable vehicle
Michael Kraus, 06/15/2005
1997 Ford Aspire 2dr Hatchback
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I've had good reliability. Plus I get 43 mpg!
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See all 0 listingsThis Is An Unbelievable Car!!
Jeff Tranchina, 03/26/2010
1997 Ford Aspire 2dr Hatchback
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Put 70,000 miles on her in 5 years. Now sits at 145,000. This car is just unbelievable! 38-42 mpg CONSTANTLY. We live on the Big Island of Hawaii, where climate conditions, especially rain and humidity are severe. The car never misses a beat. Normal maintenance like alternator, tires, battery, etc. The 5-speed is crisp and quick. No electrical problems, ever, due to the simplicity. Ours was made by KIA. We can't kill this car, nor do we want to. Going to keep her until she dies! A/C never lets us down. Engine perfect, and burns NO oil (I change oil every 3,000 miles). Geckos live in the car (can't keep them out), as do other creatures, but the car is friendly to all. Highly recommended!
Beats competition
inimcus, 04/01/2002
1996 Ford Aspire 2dr Hatchback
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The Ford Aspire has higher build quality and performance than competing models in this catagory. While the design of the car's interior and exterior is not awe inspiring or complex, it's design is a direct result of functionality. The exterior shape gives ample head room for the average person. The simply sculpted interior is made of durable plastics. This vehicle also has enough pick-up to not leave you behind in city traffic or even the Appalachian Mountian highways. If ou are looking for a inexpensive, reliable, fun to drive car, this may be for you.
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offrhodes, 07/19/2002
1997 Ford Aspire 2dr Hatchback
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so far I love this little car, great gas mileage