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1996 Ford Aspire pricing starts at $1,911 for the Aspire Hatchback 2D, which had a starting MSRP of $10,225 when new. The range-topping 1996 Aspire Hatchback 4D starts at $2,094 today, originally priced from $11,090.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (nat'l average) | |||
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$10,225 | $1,911 | |||
$11,090 | $2,094 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1996 Ford Aspire models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
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."
"I love my Lil' pinky car!"
"My stick shift aspire makes people jealous when I tell them I fill my tank up from empty and it costs $25-27. I get about 38-40 MPG between putzing around town and on the thruway. Imagine how cheap my gas cost would be if gas was back around $1.50 a gallon! She's a cheap keep. I learned how to drive manual on this car and it has been very forgiving to someone like me who has struggled with stick shifts in the past. My car's no beauty queen by any stretch (can't lose her in a parking lot with her being colored magenta). I was pleasantly surprised that I can fit quite a bit in the back seat. (I'm a massage therapist and I was concerned about being able to fit my portable massage table in the back seat.) Leg room is sadly lacking in the back seat but rarely does anyone sit back there anyway. She's pretty bare bones when it comes to features, crank windows, no power mirrors (which stinks), no cruise control. (yes it is possible to get a stick shift car with cruise my parents have one) It may be a small car but my fiance is 6'2" and not only does he fit comfortably but he loves to drive it. My car has it's quirks but nothing I can't handle. Even at 171,000 miles I would NOT give up that car even if you gave me a brand new SUV!"
"FIrst vehicle Ive ever owned and it was good to me"
"This car was the first car I drove and very fun because it was so small. It was easy to park anywhere I went and its a five seater so there was space in case I needed to drive anyone else. Realistically, however, this car is probably made at most for two people, it becomes inconvenient to drive when you have kids. THe good: its very cheap to maintain and very good on gas, 30 + MPG. Its awesome!"
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:
1996 Aspire Hatchback 2D - city 29 MPG - hwy 38 MPG
1996 Aspire Hatchback 4D - city 29 MPG - hwy 38 MPG
1996 Ford Aspire Safety Features
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Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2021 | + $29 | $1,514 | $619 | ||
2022 | $72 | $1,442 | $518 | ||
2023 | $35 | $1,407 | $470 | ||
Now | + $4 | $1,411 | $447 |
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Curb Weight | 2004 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 79.9 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 10.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.8 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.6 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Overall Length | 152.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 50.3 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 14.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 29.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 90.7 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 65.7 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors |
City | 29 mpg | ||
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Highway | 38 mpg | ||
Combined | 32 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available |
Horsepower | 63 @ 5000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 74 @ 3000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.3 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
Used 1996 Ford Aspire | Used 1996 Geo Metro | Used 1996 Honda Civic | Used 2001 Kia Spectra | ||
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Price | $1,911 | $1,715 | $2,043 | $1,485 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.8 | |
Fuel Economy | City 29/Hwy 38/Comb 32 MPG | City 37/Hwy 44/Comb 40 MPG | City 28/Hwy 35/Comb 31 MPG | City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
Horsepower | 63 @ 5000 RPM | 55 @ 5700 RPM | 106 @ 6200 RPM | 125 @ 6000 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.3 Liter | 3-Cyl, 1.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |