1998 ARO 244 Forester review from France
"A real tout-terrain. The best"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gear box got tired at approximately 180000 kilometers and needed to be replaced. Easy as it was French in the first place.
Both front seats made noises between 1000 and about 10000 kilometers. I still don't know what that was all about as it stopped mysteriously...
The transmission needs careful checking at 200000 kilometers.
General comments?
Best 4x4 I've ever driven and I have driven 7 for different periods of time.
Not the quickest on highways, but then again you don't buy this kind of gladiator for racing.
Easy to drive in the city as it is surprisingly compact in size.
Pretty comfortable, but the interior pays tribute to the short wheelbase needed for its 4x4 performance.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 230000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Land Rover Defender |
| Date of Entry | 1st June, 2001 |