1991 Proton Proton GLS review from UK and Ireland
"Solid, reliable motoring"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear drum needed changing, due to running with a leaking tire for 3000 miles.
The thermostat was changed after 6 months, previous owner didn't put any antifreeze in the car so it seized.
Both faults were on the car when purchased & I blame them on lack of servicing by the previous owner.
My previous Proton clocked 70,000 miles in 4 years with no faults.
General comments?
This was my second blue Proton GLS saloon. Both cars died early deaths in accidents.
Seriously solid motoring.
Ultra reliable.
But not up to modern comfort standards.
Be sure to get one with full service history.
Watch out for rust on the back metal bumper.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Previous car | Proton Proton |
| Date of Entry | 5th May, 2001 |