Proton Satria Reviews - Page 2 of 3

As I got this second hand, any previous problems (if any) have been rectified. I am yet to experience any malfunctions.

The Satria Neo is a great car to drive but pick up is a nuisance though. I don't understand why the Campro engine works pretty badly at lower revs.

The handling however is brilliant. Supposedly 'handled by Lotus', the Neo's cornering and basic steering is a joy to drive. I can't wait to hop in the car again.

If the pick up was faster, this would be a near perfect entry level car =)

Needed a new coil assembly pack. 32,000 miles.

Have lost count how many times I've replaced my spark plugs.

New crank shaft (recently) 32,000 miles.

Its now in need of new dials (rev and fuel) 32,000 miles.

Seats and dash board have started to make a creeking sound. 32,000 miles.

This point is the point I wanted to post a a main fault with the car, "THE CAR HATES RAIN", if you drive this car in the rain or after a heavy down pour, the rain itself or the water from the road seems to get to the engine to easy and wets it all, causing it to misfire every time... so a can of wd40 is needed in the glove box at all times... very annoying!!!

Even though its quite lively for a 1.5, its fails to represent the cars looks, as it has the gti's body kit and not the power, in short, its in fancy dress really.

It does sound like I've ripped the car to bits, but until this year after driving it for 4 and a bit years its been great, now the cars faults are starting to show.

Tappet start making noise every 20000 miles.

This car is have a superb handling before during and after turning .It also can whack b16b Type-R civic without any mods

The radiator cracked at about 100,000 which is normal wear & tear... that's it! The car has been of fantastic quality.

Small engine... but that's why the 1.8 DOHC exists.

Needed a bit of work (lowering + wider tires) to get the car's handling to emerge powerfully.

Quick, fast, cheap!

Everything you would expect from a FF with wear and tear.

Good cornering ability.

Good fuel economy.

Engine sounds ruff, but has powerful acceleration.

I got a Satria 1.6 SOHC 16V with UK specification. I test run the car, at 4th gear reach to 5000rpm/160kph and going up very slow. Engine sound very rough. What can I modify to increase the power of that car (except turbo or change engine)?

From new, the stabilizer bar came loose and took 3 weeks to repair.

At 16000 kilometers, a short developed in an electrical circuit (did not find out where) and was off the road for 2 weeks.

At 62000 kilometers, spark plug leads shorted and blew ignition coil. New leads took 3 1/2 weeks to come from Proton.

Developed many rattles in trim constantly requiring rectification.

Steering wheel vibrates during idle.

Front and rear decals (badges) peeled off.

Many other parts including rear view mirror, dimmer switch, plastic stereo surround, etc... have been replaced.

All has been repaired under warranty thankfully, but I would not say enthusiastically.

I have thoroughly enjoyed driving the car, on long and short drives. Around the city, it is able to set the pace, in the country and on winding roads the car is completely at home. Rough roads can be a little choppy though.

The car is quick and handles like a go-kart. This is by far its best feature and I couldn't rave about this aspect enough. Very few roads I have found can really do it justice.

The Mitsubishi engine is reliable and strong, but the overall build quality does let the car down.