1996 ARO 244 review from Romania
"It is one of the best off-roaders"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There are no problems with the car except the vacuum pump.
General comments?
It's not a fast car (the maximum speed is 120 KPH), but it's very good in off-road conditions.
The engine, despite being a 3.2L, develops only 68 HP, but it has a lot of torque (you can set-off in 4th gear).
The seats are very comfortable, and the back seats have a lot of leg room. However this affected the boot, which is almost the same size as a Daewoo Matiz's boot.
All that being said, it's a very good car. Such a shame they closed the ARO factory in 2006.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 65000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Lada 2103 |
| Date of Entry | 11th April, 2008 |