based on own experience and family car.

1. Perdana 1995-2000 - Manual transmission. First batch perdana got MT. Colour was some sort of dark purple.
-After getting car noticed that the AC direction for head also come out at feet, change whatever you want, AC still come out at head. No idea why. Brought to SC, they cannot fix. Expected since bought the car the same week it was launched. SC pomen not trained yet. However after trained, still cannot fix. They say inherent problem to the car.
- few years down proton recall because of suspension problem, so that replacement part was free. No problems detected in daily usage.
- One time a katak entered the car while wearing shoe in car (late for school). The katak jump into front driver pedal area and disappear. Later AC smell very bad. Bring to SC, they found katak already dead and stuck to AC belt
- After 3 years, front bumper twist at joint area just below the front lights. Inherent problem to all Perdana's. Front bumper too heavy causing the twist.

Sold car in 2000 after:
- hujan lebat at east coast-spare tyre become aquarium. Rear seat become wet the moment you apply pressure.
- Also, if you open AC after turn on car, the car sound like one kind of elephant. Only present for first 10 mins. However, if turn on AC after 15 mins moving, no sound. SC say the AC fan got a small chip, causing sound. AC wise, nothing wrong.

2. Proton Savvy 2004-2006 (MT)
- bought this cause Myvi and picanto long waiting list. Savvy can own within a month.
- Only problem, from showroom, if you want to drive straight, need to angle steering at 11 O'clock. Brought to SC and that was corrected instantly. No problems there.
-Sold in 2006 because I don't actually use a car in the first place. Only use motor for work. Car only needed for transportation for goods for job earlier. Unused.

3. Proton Perdana V6 (2008-)
- No major problems with the car except it is under used since using Accord. As a result, the car battery keeps dieing.
- Front passenger window not working.
- Compared with the first perdana, aside from the leather seats, upgraded HUD, the car layout is pretty much the same.
- That twisting at the front bumper exists after 3 years.
- Some sort of black sponge coming out of AC vent, no idea what this is.

TS, if you want to buy a Proton car, buy model that is at least 1 year old. Like Preve, can buy now. Safe bet. If buy early, SC cannot service, since they have no idea how to service. Also, the problems with first batch all solve with time. By the time any model get FL, problem all solved with original design, so safer bet. Also, buy a car not that old in its life. The original Perdana lasted until Inspira which is a very long time.


Will I buy a proton again? Yes, if Inspira. Not sure if Preve. Why not, SC everywhere, can pick and choose.

Will it be a MT car? Maybe not. Road now jam, unlike 10 years ago. Less fun when driving since always stop-go traffic. Want to drive long distance during raya also jam. Also, aside from the "new" Satria R3, all other MT cars have less accessories/spec compared to the AT model.

If I got tons of cash, will I choose different car?
Yes. However, if have expensive car park at house - magnet for thieves. Better buy proton

How long must give time for proper QC?

Like this, by the time you can buy GT-R, they, "Why don't buy Toyota maa". Nissan badge, not that good

This sight so common where I live. Come to Kelantan. I can show you mansions, but outside house only got kancil, sometimes kapcai. Also, the more rural you go, the bigger the house.