2006 Proton Savvy AMT- R3 from Malaysia - Comments

Good car, but quite expensive spare parts. Can someone advice me on timing belt. Manual said 60000 km. Some people told me can be more than that. Pls advice.

Hi all Savvy owners...

It has been a while I did not post comments. Here are some advise for good maintenance :-

1) Stick to one service center. My car already 02 years clocked 60000km.No problem and I always ask advise from them knowingly Savvy use Renault engine.

2) The only parts I need to change after warranty was the coil. Car engine wobble like not enough fuel. It costs RM480.00.Fair enough after 50000 km or 02 years.

3) Awaiting 60000km service which require to change timing belt.Hmmmm...let see how much it costs for a complete set. Anybody knows?.

Any idea how much would it cost or possible to convert the standard MT Savvy to the AMT?

Thanks.

Still thinking to buy or not to buy.

I've bought one red savvy in the middle of 2006. at the beginning there is no problem at all and I enjoy it very much.

After quite sometimes, problem occurs one by one..

Although proton gives me full support for replacing parts, I feel tired with the complains that have been made to the service centre and I use a lot of time to send my car for repair.

AMT with weak and jerk while gear transition, not smooth like other automatic car from other product, could any one can find out what gearbox can match savvy engine. of course it is from Renault, so maybe kangoo or other model?

I have tested the first BMW SMG which is also similar effect. Also Selespeed Alfa Model. However, this Car manufacturer introduce this gearbox way almost 10 years ago. Now their gearbox is much more smoother.

Apart from it, Nissan/honda does not use AMT concept, BUT, they are using CVT transmission which is completely different. Example, people mistakenly thought Honda City has 7 speed which is not. It is only a 'Virtual Speed'.Yet CVT gearbox offers smooth operation.

AMT technology is a kit attached to a manual gearbox. CVT is a new type of auto transmission. So manual is likely to have more jerking compared to CVT transmission.

Latest Car manufacturer uses an advance AMT gearbox for performance car because this car require manual gearbox. And suprisingly it is smooth as CVT transmission.

If Savvy uses the latest AMT version, it will be expensive. As you all know, the most expensive parts is the gearbox itself.

So, for a car less than RM45,000 like savvy, for me it is worth to buy.

Hi guys,

thinking to purchase the standard AMT model. any idea whether there will be further cash discount, on top of the promo as advertised in the paper now from 25th july- 25th august.

Thanks for sharing...

Guys...

Knowingly savvy shares common minor problem. Engine difficulties to start and jerking.. It happened to me.. so I went to a Renault specialist and only cost me RM45.00 only.

1) Throttle body re service.

2) Flywheel Speed Sensor re clean.

Result: Positive response and easy to start. Less jerk.Recommended to re service every 30000km.

Time consumed: 40 minutes for constant servicing.

I'm thinking of owning a Savvy on my own, but since none of my friends are using a Savvy, I need opinion from you guys..

Is it difficult to maintain this car.. this is my very first car, so I want to get to know it before to love it...

Between the Savvy, Myvi and Getz (Honda) which one is the best for me, since I'm looking for an affordable, easy maintenance, low fuel consumption but yet able to be used for traveling..

Opinion please...

Follow your heart.

You don't have to see surround your friends who are not driving Savvy. Different people have different perception on buying car. But majority would go for the attractive shape OR an ugly shape but branded.

For Fuel consumption, use Savvy. Maintenance, this car has a reasonable price if you maintain as per schedule. Let you know, timing belt set around RM450 with labour cost should you go to Renault specialist.

Savvy has great handling which is suitable for Malaysian Road. While Myvi needs suspension upgrade.

I chosed savvy because of technology and handling. Where can we find an affordable car with 5 speed AMT and good handling just like lotus?.

Hi.

I just got my Savvy in July 08, now my car was in proton service center almost for 3 weeks because they don't have a spare part to replace. I'm having a 2nd breakdown in the middle of no where in 29 Aug 2008 and need to call towing service. I send my car back to the same service center (1st breakdown happen after 3 weeks I got the car). Now I felt so regret to choose savvy perhaps cause I'm having difficulties without my own transport. Maybe I got a bad luck getting a problematic Savvy in the first place. More disapointed thing, they failed to assist me to get the temporary transport.

Is it a fact that Savvy parts was difficult to get?

P/s: car problem : need robotic arm replacement.

This is a very first time heard Robotics Arms need replacement. AMT kit widely used even at Aston Martin (James Bond Car).AMT is a kit fixed to a manual gearbox using single dry clutch.

Robotics arm could be Gear stick problem. The gear stick just like an elbow touching sensors to change gear.

I hope they can change the parts. Other option is, Chery QQ is using the same AMT kit. It is a venture between Proton & Chery in Malaysia. They should have the parts.

Hello.just want to share my own opinion about savvy. i bought one since may,08 (AMT).and so far, it served me very well. since the petrol become more expensive (rm2.70) then reduced to rm2.55,it's fuel consumption still makes me smile.now days, i can travel up to 70-85 km for only ten ringgit. (depends to how you drive).about the performance, for those who want to buy a small car that can go faster than MYVI, SAVVY is the one.. mybe I'll buy another car when I've more than three children's (soon..becoz I still single.hehehe).but I'll never sell this one. for the price offered, Savvy is more than worth it!

Wa! You guys sure did helped me to choose my first affordable and economic car! Thanks a lot. I'm getting a Savvy!!

I am savvy 1.2 manual owner.. I need any suggestion for the front steel net (under plat no) at front bumper, which covers the radiator is easier to lose and goes out.. if I need to replace it with another custom made steel net.. it cost about RM70 to Rm100.. quite expensive.. Any body kit to replace original Savvy bumper permanently? For savvy new body kit concept you can get at www.nitro.com.my... there you can see a marvelous custom made savvy body kit..