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Used 1997 Ford Aspire Consumer Reviews

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Has sides like butter

Tia Chang, 03/20/2004
1997 Ford Aspire 2dr Hatchback
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The transmission on my car went at 50,000, and the dealer wouldn't replace it. One person ran into it (just with his body, not a car) and left a big dent in the side. The air conditioning went out at 75,000 miles. The salt on the roads has eroded the muffler and loosened the catalytic converter cap, no matter how often I get it replaced. On the plus side, it gets great gas mileage, and you can fit a surprising amount into it. Also can park it in very tight spots.

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4 out of 5 stars

used Ford Aspire

arlene, 06/02/2006
1997 Ford Aspire 2dr Hatchback
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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.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

fun little car

bigmike86, 07/03/2005
1997 Ford Aspire 4dr Hatchback
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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.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars

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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

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