1990 Proton Proton Aeroback review from UK and Ireland
"Very good; I won't be selling it for a long time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing mechanical: The sunroof leaks occasionally and that's all (some silicon sealant fixes that in the winter!).
General comments?
Quite quick for a 1.3 and fairly economical (I get 36 mpg around town, more on a run).
Very reliable; always starts first time (even in sub-zero temperatures when my husband's company Rover struggles). Regular servicing (esp. oil changes every 3000 miles) probably helps.
Spares are cheap but I have to travel to get them as dealers are few and far between. Service parts are readily available from local factors, though.
Feels quite old inside but everything continues to work quite happily. Very good heater, lights, and so on.
The only downside is that the front seats aren't very comfortable if you're 'broad in the beam'!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Metro |
| Date of Entry | 29th December, 2000 |