2004 Proton Gen-2 1.6MT from Malaysia - Comments

Dear all.

Gosh... is gen2 giving soo much problem? coz I really intend to purchase a unit for myself, but is 1.3L, and even some people mention that they bought the 1st batch at 2004, but till now (2005) it still don't have much gen2 on the road, so is it mean even I purchase now (2006) they still give me old batch?

Please give me some advice, especially those people who bought gen2 on late 2005.

Please do not hesitate to mail me at danielybj@yahoo.com.hk to let me know more.. really thanks for your help..

I bought Gen2 last years, ever thing is fine but the only thing is the door lock remote control, have to hug the car then press the button for 3 to 4 time. (Some time 5)

I own a metropolitan grey gen 2 for almost a year now. I know I got it's problem as you mention, but I don't want to talk about that lah.. what I want to ask is.. is that true that gen 2 cannot use a fully synthetic engine oil? about a week ago I went to proton edar to service my car. I ask them if my car could use the fully synthetic oil. there answer was no. the reason was gen 2 campro engine is not suitable for that type of engine oil and if I used it the engine will make a weird sound. is it true? thanks..

I was thinking to buy GEN-2 for my wife. Thanks god I found this forum to know poor QC handling by Proton. Decision made after 15 minutes reading. "NOT TO BUY GEN-2!". Will print out to my wife and for sure she will say "I rather to maintain old Nissan Sunny!"

Well!! if you are still thinking of buying one then forget it! but the truth is, it is actually a good car, performance is actually quite good, but people in proton just

took for granted, their working attitute suck! quality suck!

Workmanship suck! other than that engine performance is quite OK!

I bought my last August, having changed some of the interior stuffs, battery dead after 3 months, door difficult to open/close, sound from the back, now sound from the suspension rear and front (I guess), cos I just send my car for servicing this morning, in Larkin Eon, one

whole day until 6pm I waited, result given by the service crew,"don't know where the some came from?" they want me to leave my car there for one more day, so that they can rectify the problem, what the hell is that? they think people

like us no need to work kah? I just lost several hundred of income cos

have to take a day leave to repair the car, if proton still want to make money, better start with their after sales service, cos it really suck big time man!!

My Gen2 is first batch year 2004.

Below are all the problem I've faced.

1. Central lock problem - warranty

2. Power windows problem - warranty

3. Alarm system malfunction - warranty

4. Alternator failure battery cannot charging suddenly near KLCC. - warranty

5. Fuel pump problem. Cost RM 900.00, when replaced the car cannot start because of some electronic part fuse broken. Sent to workshop for electronic checking.

6. Air conditioning cooling coil leaking got replaced - cost RM800

7. Brake light problem (fuse always broken).

8. Coil spring makes sound.

Huh, keep my head spinning.

Starting from Dec 2004 until today... What to do... sell.. price highly drop.

Hello. I am the user of Proton Gen2 2005, bought it brand new, the colour is purple...

Love it very much, although the acceleration is quite low, it will drive you crazy when it is at high speed.

But beware, you better choose MT because the AT usually has problems.. the problems I encountered when I received the Gen2 is the back power window...

Now no more problems thank God.

The car must be well maintained, serviced at every 5km and if you feel something is wrong, please go to your mechanic asap.

Because problems must be rectified ASAP before it's too late...

If you are going to buy one, pray first. Hehehe

because I got the best Gen2 with minor problems.

Best of luck...

Bought a Gen 2 in 2004.

This car has 2 major problems from early 2004 til now - the last month of 2008:

1. Air con always spoilt after just having it repaired a month or two ago. It's really torturing to drive a car without air con in a country which is hot all year round.

2. One side of the brake light was blown within weeks after it had been replaced. A brand new brake light that was replaced one or two weeks ago blew off already - why?

Am I the only unlucky guy or is there any other people who are facing the same two problems as I?

I bought my Gen2 AT second hand in August 06', clocking only 9,800 + km at that time (8 months old). Besides fixing some minor problems (radio steering volume control cable hardness and FL door central locking actuator) fixed, the car serve me well till now, clocking 50,000 + km. I have even taken this car touring half of the peninsular of Malaysia already.

I was quite impressed with its ride and handling for this category of car. To me, the handling and sense of direction, as well as the stability are even better than similar class Toyota and Honda cars, except for the NVH (noise, vibration harshness control) aspects.

The engine low end rev torque is low, but is increased exponentially after 4,000 RPM. If necessary, the engine could push the car well by revving up to this RPM range. Reaching 180 kph is effortless. The gearshift feel is smooth, but I do think that the down shift is a bit annoying when going down slope.

The styling is up to date, both externally and interiorly, even till 09', except for the material quality used. I like the aerofoil body shape and the CLK/Bugatti look meter cluster presentation. I had even upgraded the body kits and sport rims to increase the appearance credits. The audio system is standard.

It is a good car at this price, I must say... If you are in automotive line, then you will probably find that the engine was full of potential technically in 04', which was not being equipped. With current improvements done by proton in terms of CPS/IAFM, TCS, ABS, interior material quality etc, it should be a better buy than mine... In short words, it should be a more refined one than first batch builds... Of course with the mind set that nothing is zero defect and you must not be a anti-Proton people...

* The elements that are making bad impression on most Proton car owners are the in-coming part, plant assembly and after-sales attitude issues. These are the areas where Proton need to look into if they want to further their business perspective...

My girlfriend bought a Gen2 high line somewhere in 2005. Ride quality and engine performance not bad with safety features such ABS. airbags and even come with auto cruise.

After driving it for more than 3 years, there are not many problems except a rear axle sound appeared while driving on uneven road, problem had rectified by changing some parts.

Maintaining the car with Mobil 1 fully synthetic every 10k change. Overall not a bad car.

My brother bought a gen-2 somewhere in mid 2005, and now he passed it to me. but then we encountered a few problems;

1. Power window always gives me a headache. Replaced the motor on the passenger side, now making a noise.

2. My battery would go dead after 2/3 days if I don't start the car at all. After asking a few friends, they said that gen-2 is using extra electricity when it is not started, pulling electricity from the negative terminal (is this true?) what should I do to curb this problem?

So far I pulled out the terminal whenever I'm not driving for few days. But this is frustrating.

Thanx.