1996 Proton Wira XLI review from Malaysia
"Cheap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There a few chip in the car paint, when I first got the key.
On the spot, I notify the dealer, but the dealer reply saying that"
"All Proton cars had this defect"
He even shows me a couple of new cars on display with worst chip on it.
Warranty on my car is 3-year so on the first week after the third year.
The rears Shock Absorber give way, without any notice and had to replace it from my own pocket.
Next the Alternator it not charging the battery and need to be replace.
General comments?
This Wira are my second car from Proton, but will also be my last.
Proton just can't keep up with my growing demand.
The Wira serve me well as a second car of the house, but soon will trade-it in for a better car from this range of specifications.
Proton car are for people looking for budget and value for money.
For more than that, look elsewhere.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 85000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Proton Proton |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2003 |