2004 Proton Iswara Saga
Summary:
Proton is not a good choice
Faults:
Rear seat developed a noise after 2 weeks I bought it.
The door lock made noises because the lock is smaller than the hole, so when I'm driving the car, the sound made me very uncomfortable & unsafe.
Inside the car, all around is very solid plastic. Unlife style. Black color, what a stupid design!
Air-con is not cool at all when in the day time, but at night it's still OK.
Quite high fuel cost for a 1.3. Higher than Vios 1.5 Auto.
When on the highway it's very noisy.
Steering makes a 'jit jit' sound.
General Comments:
I think it is not a good choice to buy a Proton car. If you really want to buy Proton car, you must be ready to accept those problems that you can't avoid.
Overall I'm still satisfied with my Proton, because the price is quite reasonable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 14th July, 2005
21st Jul 2005, 00:08
I am also having a few problems with my Iswara: Mine is a 1.3 Iswara Aeroback (M). The problems include leaking from the front windscreen and malfunctioning air-condition system, which I guess resulted from the leaking of the windscreen.
Despite of the above problems, the Iswara has one advantage: its engine is reliable. I have not had any problem with the engine since the first day I drove it.
Looking at the fuel consumption of the car, I guess it is still economical.
The cost of servicing its engine is also quite cheap: it costs me about RM110 for a new oil filter, an air filter, a can of coolant, four spark plugs, Castrol lubricant oil and workmanship fee. The spare parts are also available at any spare parts shop throughout the country.
I get my car serviced at a spare part shop in Batu Caves. It is much cheaper to buy the car parts there, compared to buying ones at an authorised Proton service centre.
I would rather say, after using the car quite some time, that it is a car suitable to those considering to get an economical, spacious car.