2002 Proton Satria GTi review from Australia and New Zealand
"Overpriced and overrated non performance car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The delivery of the car from the Proton dealer was terrible.
It took 4/5 weeks to get the car after many promises the car would arrive "tomorrow."
After 6,000 kilometers a spark plug blew out of the engine into the bonnet causing the head gasket to blow.
The engine had to be rebuilt.
The engine is noisy and on the initial delivery the CV joints had to be replaced.
Terrible cold starts - the car will not accelerate for at least 5 minutes.
General comments?
The handling of this car is good.
The Recaro seats are great.
The interior is substandard and looks very poor for what the car costs.
The GTi has been marketed as a "performance car" but it certainly is not.
If you were going to purchase a Proton the XLS represents better value for money than the GTi.
The GTi is an overpriced, under performed vehicle not worth the amount they are sold for.
Proton's lack of service is as overrated as the GTi.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 25000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Proton Satria |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2003 |