Hi to all.. Currently I`m driving proton Iswara LMST 1.3 manufactured year 2005. So far this car didn't give much trouble to me. Engine is OK, build quality is below average (almost poor actually)..but the positive side is 2 months ago my brother drove my car to batu Gajah and he managed to reach 180KMPH-average (without the engine temprature gouge didn't go up to the red level) on the PLUS expressway.. for a 1.3 engine it's a quite good performance.. only one compliant from me, the front passenger doors got problem since the very 1st day I owned this car. U need extra strength or skills to close the door properly.. I went to the proton dealer once but the mechanic there told me it's a normal for a proton cars..that's really annoy me.. and one more thing, this car got no trade in value.. seems that I`m gonna stuck with this car untill I fully paid the loan installemnt.. im gonna rate this car 3 out of five..
Hello, I am currently using Proton Iswara A/B 1.3. It has been 6 years since I bought it. The car is okay for me as it doesn't give me much trouble. However, of late, there is one problem that always boggles me, that is sometimes when I turn off the engine of my car, the engine comes out a "kong kong kong" sound and it is vibrating before the engine is completely switched off. Then when I try to start my car again, it is very difficult to get the engine started. When the engine is started, I can smell a strong petrol smell comes out from my car. Does anybody here experience this before? Even the mechanics also couldn't tell me what's wrong with my car. It doesn't happen every time when I turn off my engine, it only happens sometimes.
Hi, am from Mauritius. My first car was a Proton Saga of year 1990 and I was very proud of it since I've never got any problems with it. Now I've just bought an Ishwara saloon year 1998 and still am very satisfied with the petrol consumption. sSo for me Proton for is good car for the value for money you get.
I've been using Proton Saga LMST 2005 for almost 3 years by now (2009). Upon buying this car, several problem has been occured.
10 things I hate about You (Proton Saga LMST)
The first problem that I encounter is rainwater leaked through my rear door. The door when checked, has dropped by its own weight and teared it aluminium frame. Its cause the backseat sponge rotten and produced unpleasant odor.
The second problem is the timing belt seal. M- oil leaked through it and causing the whole engine covered with it. Lucky for me bringing the car to mechanic earlier as it could worn out the timing belt that could cause the engine to blown out.
Third is the front hood easily produce rusty surface on its colour.
Forthly, fog built itself from air vapour trapt in both front lamp. All this occur in the second year I've been driving the car.
Fifth, the aircond broke down several time. Ohh I hate the aircond. From what I heard it is an experiment by proton before been applied to Gen 2, Persona and Saga new,
Sixth, I've changed twice the malfunction power window switch. I heard it's an experimentby proton also. One switch cost me for about RM 14- RM 17.
Seventh, central lock. One by one broke down and I have to change it with new one. Not with proton spare part. I'm done with it.
Eight, carpet.Worn out. the bushy carpet on the driver side worn out.
Nine, cassete player. now its only a radio player. All my precious old cassete have been teard by this player.
Ten, I always think to trade it in for a new car. But it have no market value, and in have to pay the other RM 10000 if I trade it in. I have to stuck with this car until it loan end and until its broken down. RM 5000 for used car. Pehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Advantage.
Although some claim that this car drink fuel like crazy, mine are the opposite. When travell long distant, it fuel economy better than any car in its category. For example 1000 kilometer its uses about less than RM 100. (RM2.00 per litre. When fuel are at the highet price) Other car like wira consme about RM 170 per 1000 km. (Site of test : Miri to Kuching). The top speed ammased me. 185 km/h!!!.
Memo for proton: I didn't proud owning this car! It's an embarrassment!
I bought a Iswara LMST 1.3 back in 2005. In the first week rain water was leaking through the rear brake lights. It was sent to Proton Service Centre and got it fixed.
The car will have difficulty in starting after being driven for some time. The cause being diagnosed as fuel overflow. There is also a strong petrol smell. Sent it to Proton Centre twice, but the cause still not rectified.
The plastics for the dashboard and door trim is of low quality and there is a knocking from the front left door.
Central locking malfunctioned after a year. At time the engine was overheating.
Proton just did some cosmetic changes to the old Iswara aeroback and marketed it as Saga LMST with an exorbitant price. I thought of disposing the junk, but then the resale value is low.
It is also underpowered and fuel consumption a bit high. The fuel gauge is of a bar type not the typical dial type, therefore is quite difficult the ascertain the exact amount of fuel left. The same goes for the engine temp.gauge.
I regret buying this car. You can buy a second hand Korean car for the same amount of money. It will give you less problems and value for money. Proton has not come to a stage where it can manufacture quality cars and its market is mostly domestic and being protected by the Govt in terms of subsidies and other perks. The whole National Car Project is a failure!
Been riding on SAGA LMST since march, 2008.
Below are the list of my issue:
1. Right after collecting the car, (fuel cap missing, ask SA to replace a cap for me)
2. Rear cushion not properly aligned (can't lock it properly - Sent to SC, they use the black duct tape and tape it like mummies... :S)
3. Creaking sound when driving over humps.
4. Air-conditioning vents leaking everywhere... Even when you set to forward blow (whatever it called), it still have aircon leaked from foot area, windscreen area. Told SC, they say it's normal to have a little leak.
5. Creaking sound when drive over humps returned, SC rectified the problem by reassemble the whole rear wheel including the spring.
6. Power window switch failed once every aprox 2 months. (DIY repair) As times goes by, the plastic in the switch melted. (I guess due to heat). So the connector will misplaced once a while. Have to open up the switch and align it back. Lazy to deal with SC for such trivial matter and warranty has over.
7. Battery exhausted when the car left idle for only 3 days. Again SC say is normal. :S.
8. Water dripping into cabin from air cond's evaporators. Flooded the cabin. Consult SC, again they say it's normal - When blasting the air conditioning in full speed, it evaporates with the hot air in the cabin. :S.
9. Car electric power now unstable. When open lamp to high beam, radio will die off for a second. Lamp will become weak + radio die off for a second when engine run on low RPM. <650.
So far these are the only problems I faced. Any idea on what's wrong with #8 and #9?
Hi, My father just bought me a second-hand P. Iswara, which is manufactured in year 1996. It is a car used in Penang Island. The price is about RM 8k. The problems that I have are:
1. Sometimes, the car has to start a few times.
2. I also hear the sound made by the door, it is like the door is not closed tightly enough.
3. The steering makes the "jit jit" sound when you rotate it.
4. The back compartment of the car is leaking when there are heavy downpours.
5. The petrol gauge and rev meter are not functioning sometimes.
6. The gear has some problems when changing it, it cannot get into its position smoothly, especially second level gear.
7. It get rust on the door only.
Anyway, it is a reliable and affordable car. Love it. Thanks dad. Comparing P. Kenari (my father owns one) and P. Iswara, I like to drive P. Iswara because it is safer in size (as I feel more secure in it), and more stable when turning in high speed. Additionally, I like big car as for me people driving in big cars seem cooler. hihi!
* Power window no problem since I have it.
* Air-con is very cool for me, even daytime.
LMST 2005.
Problems listed below:-
Power window switch, changed every 1/2 year.
A lot noises from all over the car due to a lot things loosening, bolt loosened, nut loosened in the compartment inside and below the dashboard.
Rear wheels do not have alignment or camber... Once bengkok or anything you need to change the whole axle costing RM700+ for a brand new unit or your tyre will makan sebelah...
Positive compliments:
Fuel consumption OK la... highway 0.12/km.
Service every 10k km just around RM100+.
Engine oil (Depends on your choice).
Engine oil filter RM7 (Bosch).
Fuel filter RM3.
NGK spark plug RM16.
Coolant 2 bottles RM12.
Brake pads RM25 (Bosch) every 20k km.
AC almost 5 years no problem... depends on how you maintain it like wash your AC radiator every week... change coolant every 10k km.
Regret buying it also, but what to do?... live with it only.
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