2000 Proton Persona Coupe 1.8 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Let down by zero quality control

Faults:

Rusted in places not covered by warranty, for example round windscreen.

Drivers seatbelt anchorage disintegrated.

Top of rear seats became bleached by the sun (in england!) & rotted away.

Drivers electric window frequently stuck.

Sound system stopped working intermittently - a wire had become detached from behind the unit.

General Comments:

Made from poor quality soft metal, dented very easily.

One of the tappets would sometimes make a loud tapping! noise, hot or cold.

On the plus side, it handled very well & was fun to drive, but the rubbish quality spoiled it for me.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 13th October, 2004