2000 Proton Persona Coupe review from UK and Ireland
"Let down by zero quality control"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rusted in places not covered by warranty, for example round windscreen.
Drivers seatbelt anchorage disintegrated.
Top of rear seats became bleached by the sun (in england!) & rotted away.
Drivers electric window frequently stuck.
Sound system stopped working intermittently - a wire had become detached from behind the unit.
General comments?
Made from poor quality soft metal, dented very easily.
One of the tappets would sometimes make a loud tapping! noise, hot or cold.
On the plus side, it handled very well & was fun to drive, but the rubbish quality spoiled it for me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Previous car | Proton Persona |
| Date of Entry | 13th October, 2004 |