1996 Ford Aspire

i didn't get the car.it was all a misunstaning,but the seller was very unstanding .thank you so much. msbooj1

Most Aspires from 1994 to 1997 operate the same, and hopefully, I will always own at least one, and be able to pass one off to my son when he is old enough to drive.

I currently own a 1995 Aspire (5-speed) that I just bought a tranny on Ebay to repair with, a 1997 Aspire (Automatic) that I have driven for 2 years, but now have to lay to rest and use for parts because I hit 2 large black cows at 60mph at night on a dark highway on the way to work 8-21-08 @ 2140 hrs (I also hit and killed a deer doe with it a year and a half ago), and now this 1996 Aspire (Automatic) that my wife and I drove back to Kansas from Florida (1549 miles) without any trouble at all.

Without the dual airbags, the lightweight design of the Aspire, and GOD watching over and protecting me, I would be a dead man right now. I recommend the Aspire to anyone who wants a fair chance to live when impacting objects in the road that should not be there. My goal is to have one of every year of Aspire, because they are designed for safety. I am living proof of that.

If you are concerned about safety and fuel mileage, and not too concerned about looking "cool" or "sporty", then the Aspire may just be the right car for you. I am now looking for a 1994 and another 1997 to replace my wrecked baby that I bought from the late Duane Sharp in Salina Ks, May God bless his soul, as if he had not sold me that car, I may not be here today. Thank You Duane!

In my opinion, if you have a chance to buy one of these cars and pass it up, you are a total fool. Although the KBB values show they are worth very little, their TRUE value in fuel economy and safety outnumbers the KBB value by many dollars!

As soon as I get my just due compensation from the owner of those road roaming cows, I am going to buy another 1997 Aspire to replace my wrecked one, even if I have to fly to California and drive it back. If anyone wants to see pictures from the accident, email me at: michaelhunt67455@sbcglobal.net

Have a safe trip everywhere you go, and remember to BUCKLE UP for safety like I did, and got a second chance to continue to do! SEAT BELTS DO SAVE LIVES! AMEN!

The cars were built by Kia, as was its predecessor, the Ford Fiesta. My knowledgeable mechanic tells me that the 1.3-liter engine was built by Mazda. The engines are low-revving, so they're rarely strained...just try to get above 80mph in under a minute, however! If you change the oil every 2500 miles & treat it right, it will last forever. All I've done to it was tires, exhaust, new calipers & a rebuilt starter which I just put in last week. Aspires, just like Metros, are finally getting the long-overdue respect they deserve. I get 35mpg in suburban/rural driving & occasionally have gotten over 44 mpg on the Interstate. I NEVER go over 62mph/100kph! A guy in town has a '94 with 264,000 miles & he's never had the head off the engine!
Hope this helps anyone interested in buying one!

We love the gas milage of this little car. That was the sole reason for buying it. It cut my wifes gas cost by over 1/2. However it is really small, but quit roomy for it size(front seats anyway dont think I would want to try getting in the back seats).