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2001 Proton Waja review from Malaysia

"A good bargain that comes with some headaches"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Right front signal light suffered water leakage after 1 week, had it replaced by the dealer at no cost.

Brake squeak at one of the tyres while braking hard after 2 weeks, dealer not willing to replace/repair it.

Brake oil leaks at the master pump after around 5 months, dealer replaced 2 rubber seals at no cost. Understand that this is a common problem in the Waja from the repair man.

Battery dead and towed to workshop. Due to a loose wire which connects the generator and battery. Had it fixed at no cost.

Left front window rattles at bumpy road. Not fixed.

Right front door rattles almost always. Not fixed.

Lock cover at the rear trunk dropped after a few days. Unable to put it back due to lock alignment.

Plastic cover at the left front above the dashboard is loose, I need to tug it with a rubber tug to secure it.

General comments?

This would be a dream car if the quality control is not overlooked by the manufacturer.

Great exterior design, I love the new logo, and the classy look.

I like the 15" sport rims which come with the standard package.

The car body is rigid enough, it makes me feel safe while driving it.

It is stable and not bumpy.

It is spacious and comfortable.

Realised that the air conditioning outlet design is tilted towards the driver, which makes the front passenger really warm, and, of course, complaints.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
First year of ownership2001
Most recent year of ownership2002
Engine and transmission 1.6 petrol Automatic
Performance marks 7/10
Reliability marks 7/10
Comfort marks 8/10
Dealer Service marks 7/10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 9/10
Distance when acquired12 kilometres
Most recent distance19600 kilometres
Date of Entry 10th January, 2002

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