2002 Proton Waja GX review from Malaysia
"Don't expect too much from a Proton"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The main problem of my car is the car's components that they manufactured locally such as power window, door lock, easily blown headlamp bulb (faulty electric circuit design??), premature failure of shock absorber and alarm system. They need to rectify problems with their vendors.
Other than that, issues such as fuel pump faulty at 177,000km, clutch pump faulty at 210,000km (wear and tear?).
The Mitsubishi 4G18 engine and gearbox are doing well so far.
General comments?
This is an average car, strong in some departments such as ride and handling, but poor in the others such as reliability.
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| A wrong buy |
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| Buy if you can't afford the extra taxes |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 MT petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 216500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Perodua Kancil |
| Date of Entry | 19th July, 2008 |