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I have bought the second hand V6 recently. I'm very happy because that is my dream car. But unfortunately the gear box always jerking. I got wira auto before, but it's OK. I have changed twice the gear box oil before, but the prob still same. Please those out there help me.
I bought a 2nd. hand PV6, 2001 recently. Mileage was about 68,000km.
The only main problem I had so far is the jerky feeling of the 'gear-change'.
Recently, I bought the X1R additive package (Oil, Gear and Fuel) and use it.
Acceleration is better, engine sound is smoother, and gear-change felt less 'jerky'.
Ride is quite comfortable compared to my previous Waja.
There might be a bit 'rattling' here and there, and on my point of view it's normal because it's the Malaysian road conditions that causes it (potholes, bumps, manholes, under construction roads etc.)
Spare-parts and maintenance is quite expensive, and since most of the parts are 'electronically orientated', I service my car only at "Proton Service Centres'
I'm happy with my PV6 so far, and hope will enjoy it for more years too come.
I owned a second hand 2003 Perdana V6. It look good when I first bought it until a few weeks later when I noticed that the feul meter is not properly functioning ie. the feul level stays at one point for some time even though I have been travelling for more than 50 km after some time time it suddenly goes down to the actual level. At times a knock on the meter is required to know the real feul level. The steering rack has also started making a rattling sound and replacing it is said to cost me around RM3,500-00 for the original parts.
I just bought PV6 (2000 year). I have install a MAGIC AIR, Super power air intake & ground cable from Japan, with this three item, my PV6 is more powerful compare to last time. Now this the top speed is 225km/h. 0-100km/h around 8.5 to 9 second. Anyone need to know more about it. please email to me (tansl5513@yahoo.com)
Well, I have read a lot of complaints with the Perdana v6 gearbox, and for my suggestion is change your gearbox oil every 10,000km, install a oil cooler in front of the radiator. I own a Perdana V6 (year 2003) and Honda Accord 2.0 I-Vtec, but I found that even my Perdana V6 gives me more driving fun than my Honda, I have try it before at Sepang circuit, my V6 even can over take BMW 328I, RX8, Honda Civic 2.0 I-Vtec and its because of my V6 handling.
I have bought a second hand V6 which is 4 years old. my problem is with my gear box. it jerks badly when it changes gear. I have send my car to workshop and they have rebuild my gearbox which cost me RM3000. but the problem still arises. any one out there with similar problem please advise.
It is difficult when referring to Perdana Gearbox status. Here are my advise.
FOR NEW CAR:
-If repair using outside service center, change gear oil every 10,000 km and flush it every 50,000km.
-If repair using Proton service center, change according maintenance schedule and request for gear oil flush as well.
FOR USED CAR:
Buy the one with service record history.
I own a Perdana V6 2003, I've had similar problem with the gear-box. I've been complaining about it to Proton Edar servicer centre ever since I bought the car, problem continued till after warranty and rejected my claims to rectify the problem. Well guess what, I brought the mater to the Consumer's Court and won the war. They had to replace to a new gear box. You may reach me at raoaxis@yahoo.com to get the details.
I might publish it on the media once my gear box is fixed in couple of days.
Cheers,
Rao.
Is RM40K for a PPV6 year 2001 a good buy? Is the gear-box a pre-dominant problem for this car model? What should I be careful about this car beside gear-box problems?
Hope any 'SiFu' can assist on these queries. TQ.
To get second hand car based on luck. However I used to owned Perdana and it is actually a reasonable car if maintained properly.
Get a car with full service history from a proper workshop. A correct Automatic Gearbox fluid is very important.
Secondly, check out multiple front lower arms bushes especially the one with a ball joint. I suggest to replace it.
Others are just fine.
Earlier the Manufacturer do recall Perdana model to change the suspension parts.
I am in the process of buying a new Perdana V6 which is offering a huge discount and which I feel at 83K is value for money.. need feedback on this and any porblems with the enhanced model...tq.
Perdana V6 is a nice car if we don't compare to those japanese car. Perdana always with gear box problem!!! Even I have change the gear box oil every 15km and frushing/cleaning the gear box with special equipment plus install the gear box cooler (from japan turbor car) but the problem still there... Anyway I still Love it for driving. Suggest to change the original spring to elbach spring,then you will get supprising from the spring.
I just bought PV6 (2000 year). I'm very happy because that is my dream car. But unfortunately the gear box always jerking. have send my car to workshop and they have rebuild my gearbox which cost me RM3000. but the problem still arises. any one out there with similar problem please advise.
For PV6 owners, go for manual if you want aggressive drive, change to bigger rims and tyre plus lowering your car by replacing the absorber and spring... Then you will realize the power of PV6.
Agreed with the earlier comment, you will feel the actual V6 power once you change to manual gear box. Max speed can touch up to 220Km/h without any other modification.