2003 Proton Waja review from Malaysia
"Future manufacturing car/model need longer service interval"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absorber replaced before 5000km.
Squeaking noise from radio compartment before 1000km.
Console box lock broken at initial stage.
Squeaking noise from front absorbers at 15000km.
Snap sound from drive shaft starting from showroom. Rectification failure by service dealer until now.
Air conditioned knob malfunction at 97000km.My previous car did not have this problem.
Power window motor failure at driver's side at 90000km.My previous car did not have this problem.Perhaps in future I should buy Smart Tag in order to avoid keep pressing up/down window button.
General comments?
This car handles well. Thanks to Lotus Engineering. Suitable handling for Malaysian Road. However suspension need to be more tough in order to cope up with the body and longer service interval.
False rim specification caused Speed Test failure for June04-Jan05 Model. Get it change for free. Announced has been made by Proton on 28/09/05 in the evening.
Front seats is flat.
Too bad Waja is not scrutinised by T.U.V.like Savvy. Otherwise it will be the most popular sedan ever made.
Engine need to be reworked. Variable valve perhaps?.Future model may have this specification. Perhaps R3 spec?.
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| Below average |
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| Elegant and handles well |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 98000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Proton Iswara |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2005 |