2004 Proton Waja review from Malaysia
"Don't expect too much from waja."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Paintwork defect on both side mirrors (metal cover) after 7 months from dealer. Managed to get proton edar to repaint it back for free.
External door knob broken at front passenger and rear left after 1 year. Request for replacement from proton edar, but gave reason out of stock. Still pending.
"Hissing" sound from the rear tyre when moderate cornering. Don't mind as it not so loud.
Squeaking sound from the rear. Don't know the problem. Even louder when reverse. Will send to proton edar. Still pending.
Knocking sound also from rear. When switch gear from 1 to 2, it's more obvious. Proton edar to check. Still pending.
Seat too stiff. Inconvenient for long drive.
Pick up slow. Sometime it jerk when switch gear.
Have to press acceleration pedal little harder as engine tense to dead, especially at traffic light. Timing meter low and keep dropping when wrongly adjusting crutch pedal and acceleration pedal.
General comments?
All works fine accept for the one that I've listed down.
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| Need major improvement on building |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6MT Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 2000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 268000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Proton Saga |
| Date of Entry | 12th October, 2005 |