1996 Ford Aspire review from North America
"Great little commuter car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brake rotors recently replaced.
Thermostat replaced.
Resonator pipe replaced (the original one broke, likely as a result of some of the roads I travel every work day).
General comments?
My 4-door hatchback handles very well, and operates quietly. It's great for commuting to the train station and for scooting around town. It may not be as powerful as some other vehicles, but it does whatever I need it to do. I don't need a race car in my everyday life - and I really appreciate the $$$ savings on gas.
My only quibble is with the seat belts. I'm short, and the seat belt has a tendency to cross over my neck rather than my shoulder, and also it has a nasty tendency to twist. This is one area where the "economy" nature of the car shows through.
I anticipate many enjoyable years of driving my little 4-door baby :)
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| Good car |
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| Frugal reliable basic transportation; nothing more, nothing less |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 110000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Plymouth Horizon |
| Date of Entry | 21st January, 2006 |