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Paul Caborn, Lincolnshire
Proton Jumbuck Pick Up 2005
Well, it was all going well until yesterday when it suffered valve failure. No damage as such but a top end job. This is a bit unusual, or is it? Still a good worker though.
Submitted: 21/10/2009 10:29:04
Sean, Lancashire
Proton Impian GSX Auto 2005
Hopelessly underpowered with four passengers in, very noisy on motorway and very poor quality paint finish which scratches very easily indeed. Was ’conned’ into having the ’Diamond Bright’ package which did damn all to protect paint. Very high road tax due to high emissions on auto version. Exhaust completely rotted off and was replaced on final day of warranty!! Would never buy another Proton, as this is the 3rd model I’ve bought new, and all were full of faults as follows: Jumbuck, handbrake virtually useless, no rear lights working, way too cramped and noisy. Satria GTi, complete joke, hideously underpowered, girlfriends Fiesta 1.6 Zetec blew it away every time, and lousy brakes too. Impian auto, gutless, noisy, crap paint, high insurance/road tax, and rubbish electrics too (all elec window switches failed just after warranty expired). To sum it all up: they are rubbish, buy a proper car instead...
Submitted: 11/06/2009 14:37:18
Amir Mokhtarizadeh, England
Proton GEN-2 2006
5 star handling, 5 star reliability, 3 star interior quality, 3 star build quality.
Submitted: 25/03/2009 08:56:56
HJ, England
Proton Satria Neo 1.3 GSX 2008
This is a cheap-as-chips, no-frills small hatchback which delivers far more than expected from the marque and the size and type of car. At this price, it exceeds expectations. It’s not powerful or fast, but it is fun to drive (the Lotus handling is noticeable) and comfortable. I’ve read the reviews that it is not great for tall drivers; which I would agree at 6ft 2 ins. However, even I can get comfortable (although I’d like the seat base to be an inch or two lower) and have no problems reaching and using all of the controls. The only problem I’ve had to date (owned it for 6 months from new) is that the rear hatch struts don’t slow the hatch when shutting, so it often slams shut quite heavily if I don’t remember to catch it and slow it down. There are other foibles, but nothing significant for a car of this price and size. It definitely looks best in Burnt Orange (although I agree with some comments that the silver fuel cap cover looks a bit boy-racerish!) Cheap-as-chips, but numerous smiles per mile.
Submitted: 12/01/2009 09:10:47
Paul Caborn, Lincolnshire
Proton Jumbuck GL 2005
Very Australian - rough, tough, no frills but more important - no trouble. Had my Jumbuck for 2 and a half years now. worked it hard and keep it well serviced. It returned 42 mpg on a recent 300 mile run. Only nit pick - tyres - the originals were terrible, now fitted with off road pattern and it has decent grass field and muddy yard/site performance. You can keep your fancy Nissan’s and the like, I will keep this and keep earning money with it. One word... brilliant!
Submitted: 15/12/2008 10:18:58
Roux Oberholzer, England
Proton Satria Neo 2007
Problems, problems and more problems!!!
Submitted: 21/10/2008 09:58:35
Dennis Richards, Yorkshire
Proton Impian 1.6 GSX 4dr 2008
It has a decent boot and comes with air con and a CD player. It’s fine to drive if you want to nip to the shops and back but other than that don’t waste your money. Awful.
Submitted: 24/04/2008 14:52:32
Penny Leary, Cornwall
Proton Savvy 1.2 Style 3dr 2006
Cheap, affordable little runaround. Gets me from A to B without any fuss. A basic car but if that’s all you need then it does what it’s supposed to and has so far been extremely reliable. Won’t turn any heads but it will go forwards, backwards and park. Good little car.
Submitted: 24/04/2008 10:52:12
Tony Huntley, Shropshire
Proton GEN-2 1.6 GLS 2006
Nice car to drive but the interior feels cheap although there is ample legroom front and back. The boot is nice and big too. Cheap enough to run although resale value isn’t good so I’d recommend picking up a looked after second hand one rather than buying new. Nothing to write home about I’m afraid.
Submitted: 31/03/2008 12:46:25
Rich Pook, Norfolk
Proton Savvy 1.2 Style 2007
Cheap car and that about all you can say. Really loud on the motorway. Get what you pay for.
Submitted: 31/10/2007 16:24:19
Keir Waldron, County Armagh
Proton Satria Neo 1.4 SX
I’ve inherited this company car from my predecessor and I’m at a loss as to why he chose it. It’s performance is at best average and comfort and space is nil. It’s not that brilliant on fuel either. It gets you where you want to go but the engine complains all the way. God awful.
Submitted: 27/10/2007 15:55:43
Wendle Kitts, London
Proton Impian 1.6 GLS 110
Good spacious car, seats 5 adults comfortably. Very noisy though when on the motorway. The steering is good and lots of space in the boot. Rear parking sensors are a nice perk. Decent enough CD player. Resale value is low.
Submitted: 27/10/2007 14:03:59
Neal Upton, Cumberland
Proton Jumbuck 1.5 GLS
Bought mine on an 03 plate and I have to say it’s been a fantastic buy. Has never let me down and is a fraction of the cost of other pickups out there. Excellent.
Submitted: 29/09/2007 11:36:57
James Brown , Vale of Glamorgan
Proton Savvy
Firm & sturdy driving despite small size. Just like driving a big car.
Submitted: 14/09/2007 09:02:52
Phil Johnson , Nottinghamshire
Proton GEN-2 GSX
My Saxo VTR had finally played up once too often, so had to go. The Gen-2 was much more car for the money than any Citroen offerings, and had better residual values! 110bhp, lots of goodies like climate control, and a great sound system, and better handling than the VTR. Just over a year later, my proton still gives me a positive charge!
Submitted: 12/09/2007 09:31:43
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