Umm okk, well, I've been looking around for a full review on this car especially the manual version but there have only been a handful.
Somethings I like about the MT:
1. Power
2. Size of car
3. Comfort
4. All round disc brakes and ABS, EBD, air bags as well as ISOFIX
5. Very good specs for a manual car (look at Fiesta 1.4MT at 69K, so terrible specs, not to mention steel tyre rim with hub cap and no fog lights)
PRETTY MUCH WHAT U SAIDWhat I do not like or not sure about:
1. Terrible looking gear knob for MT (I really really hate the look of it)
COME TT AND SEE THOSE THAT HAVE CHANGE THEIRS (damage - rm50 - rm150)2. Not sure about stability of car during corners, high speeds (1.6MT comes with 16" tyres)
Corners a bit floaty, but minor issue that can be fixed with strut bars(RM150-Rm500) and spring buffer(rm80)3. Console not looking very nice (dated orange color, terrible looking proton steering wheel)
Lights is not that bad,cuz it's warm and doesn't hurt the eyes, but if u want u can modded to other colours.
Steering u can change it to evo-x or lancers(rm700 - rm 4000)4. Not many compartments to put things
HOW MANY COMPARTMENTS U NEED ? AND WHAT U WANNA KEEP ? but can change the armrest to double compartments.5. Expensive service? - not sure about this, pls advise those that have serviced more than 5 times
AVERAGE ABOUT RM200 for the service ...so not too expensive, and if u have the free maintanence promotion...2 years /60k km no need worry....unless u wanna top up to FULLY synthetic oil I BELIEVE THE QUESTION THAT IS STOPPING YOU FROM BUYING IS...IF U WANNA BE CHEAPSKATE LIKE US AND BUY PROTON ..................this..i kenot convince you except urself...wanna save MONEY or wanna save FACE.....u decide