2004 Proton Gen-2 from Malaysia - Comments

29th Nov 2004, 21:30

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Rattling sound from dashboard, probably due to aftermarket CD player installation poor workmanship.

The Gen2's Sime tyre really letting me down.

General comments?

The Gen2 is a fantastic car, very quick and the handling round corners is superb. Lotus Midas's touch really make sense here.

I would recommend this car to anyone. I use it every day and commute to and from work even though I have my Toyota Harrier. This car really value for money!

It has a spartan interior, but is surprisingly comfortable, even on long journeys.

Can't believe this is a Proton car. Should be a continental car.


28th Feb 2005, 20:23

Handling is superb.


25th May 2005, 19:45

You have a harrier and actually think that the Gen 2 is a value for money? Think again!!

Performance? Pathetic. Because? You need to get it to a very hi rev for it's so-called horsepower. I've test driven it and it's nothing to shout about.

Quality? Look at the finishings. Look at the door panels, dashboard quality and see if your head would hit the roof if you had sat in the back!! Hey check out the plastic quality. The side view mirrors are popular for rattling!


27th Jun 2005, 17:13

I need to wait so long for the sparepart.


1st Jul 2005, 13:09

I've just returned from a holiday in Malaysia where they live and breath Protons. After seeing a mass of ugly looking Saga models (what we call the MPI) being used as taxi cabs, it was a shock when I noticed the GEN-2, and then to discovered that this was indeed a Proton. Very nice, was my initial thought as this looks a gem of a car, especially the model with the alloys and metallic paint. Now only back home for two days and I've visited the web site to research the cost. £6995 for the 1.3 LE model, which I have to say is very respectable indeed. The only negative part of a purchase is the poor warranty (only 12 months). If they gave a 36 months warranty for the LE model, then I would seriously consider buying one. Still, nice looking car.

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