1997 Proton Persona Penang review from UK and Ireland
"If you're on a budget, BUY ONE"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water leaks into the driver's footwell and boot (again, see below).
Door seals coming adrift.
Ditto windscreen seal.
Lumpy drivers seat.
General comments?
This is my second Proton (see my review of a 1992 Aeroback SE), so as you can probably tell, I like them.
OK, they`ve got zero street cred, the build quality still isn't quite up to scratch and they come with front and rear foot spas, but..
This car is seriously quick, it has A/C, ABS, airbag, aircon, 4x electric windows, mirrors etc. And remarkably it is more economical than the 1.5 it replaced.
It was dirt cheap too, due to its high mileage, but it has a FSH and runs like a dream.
I'll update this review when I`ve done a few thousand more miles.
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  | A excellent overall car, suitable for any type of person |
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77700 miles |
| Previous car | Proton Aeroback |
| Date of Entry | 17th February, 2001 |