Move over AKs, Romania's sending us SUVs now!

BattleRifleG3 · 01-30-2004, 03:20 PM

I think NRAJOE might be sorry he jumped on that new F150, because the ARO (Auto ROmania) is now being imported to the US as the 244X SRV

http://www.crosslander4x4.com/

Part time 4x4, 4.0L, 7.8" grould clearance, 22mpg Highway/17mpg city, 4 doors, 207hp, 5spd manual or auto tranny, max slope 40 degrees, 102in wheelbase, 15" wheels

That is everything good about my Bronco II and better. And the best thing is they say it'll retail under $20k (though I think that's optimistic, but we'll see).

I think BattleRifle may have found his next truck. Maybe an intermediate step before the F-250.

NRAJOE · 01-30-2004, 03:41 PM

Cool...theres even a dealer right here in Toledo about 5 miles away from me Downtown:

Toledo Cross Lander
1415 Jefferson Ave.
Toledo, Ohio 43624
419-241-3165

I'll have to go down there and ask if they are going to make an "Eddie Bauervich" Limited AK version!

PAPA G · 01-30-2004, 03:48 PM

dhermesc · 01-30-2004, 04:05 PM

I saw something about "Amazon", I wonder if these are built in Romania or under license in Brazil? If they are made in Romania I bet that 4.0 V6 is a Ford engine (already passes US emissions), those numbers sound a lot like theirs.

Supposedly Ford is going to market a new "Bronco" that is similar in size as the 60s and early 70s Bronco. Body on frame construction, 2 speed transfer case, and Dana axles, all for less then $18,000 - we'll see. Suposed to be a return to "serious" off roading instead of 4X4 Lincoln Town Car like vehicles.

BattleRifleG3 · 01-30-2004, 04:51 PM

I thought the new Bronco was just a concept car. It would be nice to see something like it hit the roads again, but I think it could use some better styling without losing any practicality. Sounds like a reasonable speculation that the Crosslander engine is the same used in Ford Rangers.

NRAJOE · 01-30-2004, 05:18 PM

That 4.0 Ford motor is a good runner too! :right:

Doglips · 01-30-2004, 05:24 PM

Driveing you Romainian SUV with a rack full of AKs ...never beable to attend a Sara Brady lunchen with that combo

Did'nt Romaina (or checkislavacka) send some Troops to help with the Gulf War?? (Thought they send chemical / bi warfare detectors or something like that)....

Big Dog · 01-30-2004, 06:23 PM

Hmmmm . . . I was just thinking how it'd be good if Ford would bring back the original Bronco. This thing resembles a cross between the old Bronco and a LandRover. Definitely on the possibles list.

01-30-2004, 03:20 PM	#1
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,468 Images: 13	Move over AKs, Romania's sending us SUVs now! I think NRAJOE might be sorry he jumped on that new F150, because the ARO (Auto ROmania) is now being imported to the US as the 244X SRV http://www.crosslander4x4.com/ Part time 4x4, 4.0L, 7.8" grould clearance, 22mpg Highway/17mpg city, 4 doors, 207hp, 5spd manual or auto tranny, max slope 40 degrees, 102in wheelbase, 15" wheels That is everything good about my Bronco II and better. And the best thing is they say it'll retail under $20k (though I think that's optimistic, but we'll see). I think BattleRifle may have found his next truck. Maybe an intermediate step before the F-250. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-30-2004, 03:41 PM	#2
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,255 Images: 3	Cool...theres even a dealer right here in Toledo about 5 miles away from me Downtown: Toledo Cross Lander 1415 Jefferson Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43624 419-241-3165 I'll have to go down there and ask if they are going to make an "Eddie Bauervich" Limited AK version! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

01-30-2004, 03:48 PM	#3
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 11	OF COURSE ARE ITS SIGHTS STRAIGHT???

01-30-2004, 04:05 PM	#4
dhermesc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: East Central Kansas Posts: 1,762	I saw something about "Amazon", I wonder if these are built in Romania or under license in Brazil? If they are made in Romania I bet that 4.0 V6 is a Ford engine (already passes US emissions), those numbers sound a lot like theirs. Supposedly Ford is going to market a new "Bronco" that is similar in size as the 60s and early 70s Bronco. Body on frame construction, 2 speed transfer case, and Dana axles, all for less then $18,000 - we'll see. Suposed to be a return to "serious" off roading instead of 4X4 Lincoln Town Car like vehicles. __________________ Liberty is for those that claim it.

01-30-2004, 04:51 PM	#5
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,468 Images: 13	I thought the new Bronco was just a concept car. It would be nice to see something like it hit the roads again, but I think it could use some better styling without losing any practicality. Sounds like a reasonable speculation that the Crosslander engine is the same used in Ford Rangers. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-30-2004, 05:18 PM	#6
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,255 Images: 3	That 4.0 Ford motor is a good runner too! :right: __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

01-30-2004, 05:24 PM	#7
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,088	Driveing you Romainian SUV with a rack full of AKs ...never beable to attend a Sara Brady lunchen with that combo Did'nt Romaina (or checkislavacka) send some Troops to help with the Gulf War?? (Thought they send chemical / bi warfare detectors or something like that)....

01-30-2004, 06:23 PM	#8
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,421	Hmmmm . . . I was just thinking how it'd be good if Ford would bring back the original Bronco. This thing resembles a cross between the old Bronco and a LandRover. Definitely on the possibles list. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.