2004 Proton Perdana from Malaysia - Comments

19th Jul 2006, 05:01

"Below expectation - Proton can do better than this!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Rattling noise on the meter cover

Battery changed within 1 year of ownership

Wind noise at speed above 120km/h.

Rubbing spinning tyre (?) noise at speed above 125km/h - even the service center could not explain.

Occasionally, transmission gear doesn't engage especially if gas pedal is press immediately after putting gear into D - have to wait 3-4 seconds.

Sudden shiftdown of gear, especially going down hill.

Alignment need to be done frequently - or some camber adjustment problem causing uneven wear of tyres.

Poor stereo system. Extreme cost cutting measures makes this so called new facelift model worst that previous model.

Poor resale value - I'll lose about RM40K if I sell it now, after 2 years of ownership.

Boring to drive.

General comments?

Nothing really spectacular about this car. I suppose it's an old technology given a new facelift.

Dissappointed with overall poor quality control by Proton. I bought this car to help the country's industry and yet I get sour lemon...

mnj - pj


6th Sep 2007, 11:42

Next time buy a car based on reliability, not to help anybody's industry.


20th Jul 2008, 05:55

Yes, sudden jerk when slowing downhill... why? Another problem with mine is the grinding noise from below the chassis (gearbox?) at 25-30kmh, so annoying. Mechanics said it's not the wheel ball bearing; he suspected the tyre quality. Replaced two new tyres and swapped around - didn't work either.

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