Proton Satria Reviews - Page 3 of 3

9th Apr 2004, 14:34

These are not overrated in the UK, because everybody knows they're crap!!!

27th Oct 2004, 14:42

The only good thing on the satire gti is the handling. Other than that it's a waste of time, too slow with overrated looks. I totally agree with the previous comment made.

2002 Proton Satria GTi 1.8 from Australia and New Zealand

Year of manufacture	2002
First year of ownership	2003
Most recent year of ownership	2003
Engine and transmission	1.8 Manual
Performance marks	3 / 10
Reliability marks	0 / 10
Comfort marks	8 / 10
Dealer Service marks	0 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	3.6 / 10
Distance when acquired	19000 kilometres
Most recent distance	25000 kilometres
Previous car	Proton Satria

Summary:

Overpriced and overrated non performance car

Faults:

The delivery of the car from the Proton dealer was terrible.

It took 4/5 weeks to get the car after many promises the car would arrive "tomorrow."

After 6,000 kilometers a spark plug blew out of the engine into the bonnet causing the head gasket to blow.

The engine had to be rebuilt.

The engine is noisy and on the initial delivery the CV joints had to be replaced.

Terrible cold starts - the car will not accelerate for at least 5 minutes.

General Comments:

The handling of this car is good.

The Recaro seats are great.

The interior is substandard and looks very poor for what the car costs.

The GTi has been marketed as a "performance car" but it certainly is not.

If you were going to purchase a Proton the XLS represents better value for money than the GTi.

The GTi is an overpriced, under performed vehicle not worth the amount they are sold for.

Proton's lack of service is as overrated as the GTi.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 5th October, 2003

11th Jul 2004, 11:39

This particualr car was either made last thing on a friday afternoon or owned and driven by a complete cretin!.You Decide!

27th May 2007, 08:24

Pretty sure you shouldn't be expecting that much from acceleration on a cold start. And why would you want to, you can do serious damage to the engine, perhaps why the engine had to be rebuilt, unless it was an absolute lemon.

2000 Proton Satria GTi 1.8 from Malaysia

Year of manufacture	2000
First year of ownership	2002
Most recent year of ownership	2002
Engine and transmission	1.8 Manual
Performance marks	9 / 10
Reliability marks	9 / 10
Comfort marks	10 / 10
Dealer Service marks	10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	5 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	8.6 / 10
Distance when acquired	17 kilometres
Most recent distance	5310 kilometres
Previous car	Honda City

Summary:

A fine handling Malaysian with well designed styling

Faults:

The car is not as cheap to maintain as I expected.

General Comments:

The performance is acceptable, but handling is absolutely superb (must have been that Lotus thing).

Good price for that kind of car too.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 30th January, 2002

1995 Proton Satria 1.3 from Malaysia

Year of manufacture	1995
First year of ownership	1997
Most recent year of ownership	2001
Engine and transmission	1.3 Manual
Performance marks	6 / 10
Reliability marks	8 / 10
Comfort marks	7 / 10
Dealer Service marks	7 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	7.2 / 10
Distance when acquired	0 kilometres
Most recent distance	84000 kilometres

Summary:

A bargain in my country

Faults:

Leaking steering fluid, but was fixed under warranty.

General Comments:

Reasonably good car and surprisingly, pretty stable.

Engines sounds kind of rough, but weirdly it sounds smooth early in the morning before the engine has time to warm up.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th July, 2001

21st Sep 2001, 06:49

I have owned my Satria 1.6GLi since 1998 and it has been a very reliable car but the rear boot is constantly leaking whenever it rains or when I have it washed. 3 trips to the service dealer later and it still leaks to the point where my spare tyre compartment is now used for a fish tank. And even with power steering, the steering feels quite heavy compared to the Wira's. Maintenance wise, is very low and it can go about 340km on a full tank of fuel. Can anyone get better mileage?

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2000 Proton Satria GTi 1.8 supercharged from UK and Ireland

Year of manufacture	2000
First year of ownership	2000
Most recent year of ownership	1999
Engine and transmission	1.8 supercharged Manual
Performance marks	10 / 10
Reliability marks	8 / 10
Comfort marks	7 / 10
Dealer Service marks	8 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	1 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	6.8 / 10
Distance when acquired	17 kilometres
Most recent distance	2300 kilometres
Previous car	Honda Accord

Faults:

Back noise and aircon noise.

When I first got the car, the alignment was not fixed.

General Comments:

Generally the car is great. The cornering and the handling is great. I never had a car that is so stable whilst at high speed. It is the best car that came out from Proton.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th August, 2000