1997
Ford Aspire

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  • 3dr HB
    Starts at
    $9,295
    28 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB
    Starts at
    $9,925
    28 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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3 years / 36,000 miles
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5 years

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90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
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139-point inspection
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100% of drivers recommend this car
4.2 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
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Comfort 3.3
Interior 3.5
Performance 3.3
Value 4.5
Exterior 3.6
Reliability 4.3

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  • By MARIHAN1 from Bronx
    Owns this car
    May 21, 2018

    Average

    It is a good vehicle. I would recommend it to friends and family members as well as my colleagues .. it also has GPS systems and usp port
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Olivia from Deposit, N.Y.
    Owns this car
    April 12, 2013

    Reliable Pair

    We bought this Aspire, used, because our other '97 Aspire is in the shop (for under trunk metal work issues -salt corrosion) for a while. While it is being repaired, this "new" one has become our daily commuter car. It is an automatic and while it doesn't get the 43 mpg our first one gets (it's a 5 speed stick), the 36-38 mpg is very acceptable. We've owned the first one for 10 years, put 120,00 miles on it (it had 99,000 on it when we bought it) and it is very, very reliable, needing only the usual maintenance - mufflers, pipes, battery and some assorted small under hood bits. We feel lucky to have found this one w/only 56,000 miles on it. It's too bad they (Ford) stopped selling them. BTW the Aspire is really a Kia Avella, which if you do a search, you'll see they continued to build and sell elsewhere. I have had some success looking for parts using that name. Excellent commuter car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By College Student from Newark, NJ
    Owns this car
    November 8, 2011

    Good bang for your buck

    Not alot of horsepower, but it's definitely something that's great for getting around locally with. The base model 3-dr doesn't have air conditioning, but has excellent heat for New Jersey winters. The only downside I've come to understand is that sometimes it's quite expensive to replace certain parts on the car, however overall maintenance is quite easy and inexpensive. I've driven this car as far north as Albany and Syracuse, as far south as Wilmington, Delaware, and as far west as Pittsburgh, PA, and I was very comfortable. This vehicle has excellent cargo room, and accomodates tall drivers, also. The vehicle handles very well in snow, however it's lack of weight may pose a bit of an issue on ice. The fuel economy is great also. I average about 43 mpg with my car. I would recommend this car to anyone who needed an economic vehicle to get around locally or to get away for long distances.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Collector of Mustangs from Arizona
    Owns this car
    March 30, 2009

    Mileage almost as good as Hybrid

    Don't expect much horsepower from this very small/economical engine. Best buy for the money. Very raspy sounding engine seems to be overworked with the air conditioning in the on position.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Ken from maryland
    Owns this car
    February 10, 2007

    these cars are awsome

    i bought one of these cars new in 1997 it now has over 235000 miles on it and it is litterly untouched mechanically i know a couple of other people who owns one ond they are haveing the same results its unreal how many miles you can put on these cars and be so trouble free
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Lily from Miami
    Owns this car
    November 10, 2006

    More reliable than an Honda Prelude

    Previous to Aspire, I owned a brand new Honda Prelude and in comparison the Aspire is more reliable, less mechanical problems, easy to maneuver and park, and can be repaired anywhere.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1997 Ford Aspire?

The 1997 Ford Aspire is available in 1 trim level:

  • (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1997 Ford Aspire?

The 1997 Ford Aspire offers up to 28 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 1997 Ford Aspire reliable?

The 1997 Ford Aspire has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1997 Ford Aspire owners.

Is the 1997 Ford Aspire a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1997 Ford Aspire. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.3
  • Interior: 3.5
  • Performance: 3.3
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 3.6
  • Reliability: 4.3
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