Used 1996 Ford Aspire
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1996 Ford Aspire Overview
Aspire Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Ford Aspire (1994-1997) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 95% recommend it. These figures are based on 77 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Ford Aspire
"tough little car"
"My Aspire is the toughest car Ive ever had. I bought it 5 years ago for $225. It had 113,000 miles on it. It now has 239,000 miles on it and it still runs fine. Ive had to do some work on it such as new axles, fuel pump, struts, rotors and the regular maintanance stuff like brakes, plugs, wires etc. Its well on its way to 300,000 miles. One negative thing about it is that Ive always had a small electrical problem with the headlights. They'll go dim on me every so often. Other than that Ive definitly got my moneys worth out of this car and plan on keeping it till it dies."
"A Cheapskate's Dream Car"
"We have a 1996 red Aspire, 5 speed manual. Our car gets 42 mpg easily and 45 if we drive 55mph on the freeway. We've replaced an alternator, clutch, and done basic routine maintenance. We bought this at 67,000 miles and 9 years later, we're up to 206,000 and it's still going. With only an 8 gallon tank, gas is cheap. Runs well; speedometer fell off, muffler has a hole; the hole in the bumper shows the styrofoam underneath. It's a real beaut! Everyone in the neighborhood feels sorry for us because we look poor, but we feel sorry for them because their SUV's have got to suck a lot of money! If you don't want to spend lots of money getting from point A to B, this is the car for you."
"Reliable"
"I have owned my 1995 Ford Aspire for 12 years I paid 4000.00. She has been GREAT!! She is loud and her windshield wipers no longer work, but she is a reliable and loyal :) I really don't take care of her to well, but she hangs in there. She is great on gas and was wonderful through out the years. having hardly no problems with her at all but a timing belt. I am now looking to get a new car, because I live in FL and it is hot and she does not have AC. Overall..GREAT CAR. I will miss her."
Overall 1996 Ford Aspire Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Ford Aspire is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Ford Aspire quality a 4.3 out of 5.
1996 Ford Aspire Reliability
The 1996 Ford Aspire receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Aspire Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Aspire, here are some of its best features:
- 40 mpg, fun ride,reliable ie the 230000miles
- Affordable, fun to drive, easy to maintain
- Lots of room, seats lay down for more stuff.
- Great Gas Mileage-easy to park
- Easy on gas
1996 Ford Aspire MPG by Trim
1996 Aspire Hatchback 4D - city 29 MPG - hwy 38 MPG
1996 Aspire Hatchback 2D - city 29 MPG - hwy 38 MPG
1996 Aspire Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1996 Ford Aspire front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1996 Ford Aspire Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
1996 Ford Aspire
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1996 Ford Aspire Depreciation
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1996 Ford Aspire Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | - | $1,591 | $672 | ||
2022 | $30 | $1,561 | $596 | ||
2023 | $30 | $1,531 | $536 | ||
2024 | + $17 | $1,548 | $522 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Ford Aspire Depreciation
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2053 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 82.4 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 10.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.6 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Overall Length | 155.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 50.4 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 17.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 30.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 93.9 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 65.7 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 29 mpg | ||
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Highway | 38 mpg | ||
Combined | 32 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 63 @ 5000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 74 @ 3000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.3 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |