1989 Proton Proton SE review from UK and Ireland
"Best kept Escort bashing secret"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing. I bought the car as an old wreck with a years MOT for £400. After a good scrub and a clean it came up really well - no exterior rust at all.
The engine is a little rattly, but has been 100% reliable. I've given it a good service and a change of camblelt, and it is sweet as a nut.
General comments?
An incredibly characterless vehicle, but I'm immensely impressed with its staying power. If you want a reliable vehicle which provides reasonably economical, very well equipped and comfortable transport, then you won't go far wrong with one of these.
If you want everyone to look at you then don't bother. Escort owners laugh at me for some reason, but it's bigger, better equipped, better engineered and cheaper to run that any Fraud Escago.
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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 | 1.5 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 190000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 196000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf. |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2001 |