1997 Proton Perdana review from Malaysia
"Obsolete model, but cheap to own in Malaysia"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gearbox failed at 110,000km.
Seats coming apart.
Standard battery only lasts 1 year because of position at front, must use sealed battery.
General comments?
Early models are better built than recent examples.
Very economical for a 2L, I get 11 km/l.
Poor safety features for a fast car.
No ABS, but brakes are actually very good.
Headlights are weak.
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| Price Cheaper |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 125000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo 164 |
| Date of Entry | 21st June, 2007 |