2002 Proton Waja MT review from Malaysia
"A wrong buy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gear box was dismantled 3 times for backlash noise & the differential gear was replaced.
Gear box has oil leak.
Drive shaft oil seal has oil leak.
Front cross-member unit rubbed at car body creating vibration noise when releasing cluth.
Right & left drive shaft was replaced due to knocking noise.
Engine mounting was replaced due to vibration noise.
Brake light was not functioning when the car was delivered.
Power window main switch has electrical contact problem & failed.
Rear seat cushion reinforced spring protruded out from the seat cushion.
Air conditioner insufficient gas pressure when the car was delivered.
The rear boot lock had a missing plate when the car was delivered.
General comments?
This car has a serious parts quality issue and assembly problem. The after sales service is extremely poor. Do you still want to buy?
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| Buy if you can't afford the extra taxes |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 8720 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2003 |