2003 Proton Waja 1.8 review from Malaysia
"Good car, but there is still room for improvement"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major happened so far.
Gear shifting at low rpm sometimes jerking, but was resolved by the dealer.
General comments?
Acceleration is good. The overdrive button is very useful when over taking.
Adaptive gearbox (fuzzy logic) is very nice.
Handling is good.
Suspension is a bit hard on bumpy road.
Cabin noise could have been better.
Maintenance is expensive.
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| Good looks from outside a distance away but closer - looks cheap |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 vvti Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 300 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 40000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2005 |