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post Sep 9 2016, 07:48 AM

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QUOTE(8373yew @ Sep 8 2016, 07:04 PM)
Almost 2 weeks after launching, still nobody get their new car ? Why take so long !
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I was told that they will need 2 weeks to deliver the car when they said there will be stocks at the end of August. My SA even bullshit me that there are 40k bookings. Kinda regret booking the Persona now especially when i need it urgently.
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post Sep 9 2016, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(Khai RULE @ Sep 9 2016, 08:47 AM)
What variant are you taking? Maybe some variant have difficulty.
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Premium variant.

QUOTE(homerthewhopper @ Sep 9 2016, 09:30 AM)
they probably didnt anticipate the good reception for the car

the sa is  at fault as well for promising something he cannot guarantee. probably wants to increase his allowance by pushing as much cars as possible
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True also.

Anyways, I also asked the SA on the bodykit but I am not sure is mine available because in brochure said that it is optional for premium variant. But my SA said that it is limited edition? So I am now confused regarding this.
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post Sep 9 2016, 03:06 PM

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QUOTE(burning @ Sep 9 2016, 03:02 PM)
Received the car 2nd Sept. Book 1st 1K service on 11th Sept. at COSE
Bought premium edition except the optional sport skirting which affected the order duration.
Come wiith umbrella, steering lock , TNG and full tank fuel and YES for 1 year 2gb permonth. And free service 60K or 3 years. Warranty come 5.
Each feature are working.
1.HA, doest throw the car back while on slope.
2. Keyless. No issue. even if you go to the back of the car. It beep since unable to detect the transponder key.
3. Follow me home light. If you UNLOCK the car. Break light and front light will bright. While locking the car. the follow me dont work except press lock for second time.
4. Side mirror wind in. Park car and it auto windup.
5. ESC. ( try on sandy road at the parking lock. The backed tyre kick start breaking and the steering adjust itself to compensate the swing. ) still scary.  So good luck making it drift.
6. ABS. working but bit noisy. like hammering the break pad. tested it this morning while raining and going down the hill. At bukit permai. and it is controllable .
7.Touch screen. GPS working but not as details as Garmin Nuvi. Radio OK. internet is working.
8. engine. Car still running in ( wait after 1K service this coming Sunday) Max speed is 80kmj.
9. Reverse camera. Clear day or night. Able to park car with 2 inche clearance at the back. Front sensor parking is working. But not those able to budget the clerance. Wont used this much. You know when it's near.
10. Power windows safety worked for accidently put your finger at the glass .tested last night after the tinted is not allowing winding up power window for 4 days.
11. Centrelize locking button at below the touch screen panel. Suitable for those with kids.
12. key less. 2 setting. suitable for women driver. Setting it with pressing both lock and unlock keyless. So 1st unlock for driver door and second unlock for the rest of the door.
13. Leather seats in comfortable for long driving. Longest drive are from Pandan to KLIA 2. Even driving less 80km/j. (car running in)
14. Get the floor carpet change. used the water resistant and sand contain. Carpet just dont fir when you keep stepping on grass or gravel.
15. Autolight is good. it adjust based on the light. And front light can tilt up or down as long you dont cause other driver angry
Personal view of the car. Front and back look good. Even looked better after removing the emblem Persona and VVT. It look more slick and bold.(everyone know it's Persona and the emblem does not fit the purpose)(for me)
Quiteness..driving 80kmj is good enough. waiting until finnish the running in. will try 110 to 120kmj.
CVT.- wait till the running in is over

overall. The car weight feel solid. Probably heavy. Since i'm living at Bukit permai, experience hill climbing everyday. Doesn't feel underpower. Price wise.. it's does provide necessary safety feature with 6 airbag and ESC., brake assist and ABS. Not sure got EBD.
Migrated from Myvi 1.3 (A) 2014 does feel different especially making cornering. Persona more stable even the high clearance.
Petrol. Well my company provide Shell card so i'm pumping RON 97 without calculate the milage. Metering are showing 8.4L per 100km. not sure economy.

I do test drive Bezza. Not doing comparison but I wont regret, as Persona is a clear cut . For city (sister driving 2016 Jan) of course feel much better than Persona. But 30K different will justified me to spend on other thing like home electrical and etc.

Well said, I have to conclude this. Do test drive and feel the comfort. depends on your budget and practically of the car. I needed bigger bonnet so i could fit in 2 folding bike without any issue. Having 2 kids is sufficient on persona but more Ertiga might do better. If you need fast car. Persona are not meant for race but safety taken in place when you have children which prefer comfort.

I will end this personal view. And thank you for reading.
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Thanks for the awesome and detailed review! Can't wait to receive my car. Can i ask if include bodykit need fork out how much? My SA did not ask me if I want the bodykit.
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post Sep 9 2016, 05:26 PM

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QUOTE(Khai RULE @ Sep 9 2016, 04:07 PM)
Better push your SA and call PROTON we care for your car.

Proton did not anticipate premium version to be popular hence the waiting game. If you change to lower variant, I bet they will deliver your car tomorrow...
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What shld i tell to Proton careline?
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post Sep 9 2016, 10:07 PM

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QUOTE(Sh@rty 5 @ Sep 9 2016, 10:06 PM)
oops did not take wor

cause did coil mat only, this took just to share

will try to take some pics, if owner comes back soon for the soundproofing  biggrin.gif

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
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I plan to do coil mat too. Can pm price? biggrin.gif
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post Sep 27 2016, 06:01 PM

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Checking in the thread. My premium graphite grey will be delivered this week.
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post Sep 27 2016, 11:25 PM

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QUOTE(CountPuchi @ Sep 27 2016, 07:35 PM)
How long have you been waitting?
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Booked mine on launch but loan had some problems.
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post Oct 1 2016, 06:11 PM

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Damn my car was supposed to be delivered this week and the lorry was supposed to reach my dealer yesterday. but until today also no news. Made an appointment with Raytech but have to cancel thinking I could receive my car. sad.gif
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post Oct 1 2016, 08:50 PM

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QUOTE(cktang @ Oct 1 2016, 08:06 PM)
Even your car reach, you still need to wait until next week because the jpj close weekend and sunday public holiday ganti monday. Known the anxious feeling to get the new car just like me last time. Just patient a bit bro..
  The persona are getting more on the road ady, saw three on the way back this afternoon. You will have some regret feeling like: wow that color so nice! Why didn't I choose the color...But never seen a single white color yet on the road..
  Anyway congrats to all the bro who booked the car before yesterday. The free maintainences offer are the big offer deals that u could safe up to 2.5k service fees.
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Car registered and documents ready long ago bro. Booked the car when it was launched and all i hear is delays. 😅
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post Oct 2 2016, 10:37 AM

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QUOTE(cktang @ Oct 2 2016, 05:52 AM)
Your sa told u that? U cant register your car without knowing the engine and chasis number yet mah..anyway r u choosing the silver color which are the popular choice? My std dark grey ady two weeks old booked 1 week after launched and got the car two weeks after. Car ready after 1 week after but have to wait 1 more week due to tak sempat register waiting ncd transfer by friday and the hari malaysia holiday on monday. Tuesday got insurance registered still need to wait next day to get the car because the sa needs to get the car ready..checking, washing, put number plate..etc.
If the tint shop very near the dealer, u may ask your sa to help sent your car to tint before u collect your car. After tinted, two days u cant turn the windows down and 1 weeks u cant turn on the heater. Im also using raytech.
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Mine was the Premium variant. I choose the Graphite Grey color. Now still waiting news from SA bro. Car ready to go on the road mega_shok.gif Can pm also the price and what tint u choose at Raytech? Have no knowledge on car tinting tongue.gif
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post Oct 2 2016, 01:34 PM

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Called the SA again and he said that the lorry that was supposed to deliver my car arrived but my car was not on the lorry! I don't know what kind of stupid prank proton is trying to do. Broke promises after promises and I still did not get my car. Really fed up with them. Damn crappy la. Thinking to support proton and they gave me shit.

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post Oct 2 2016, 01:56 PM

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QUOTE(Mcdodo @ Oct 2 2016, 01:42 PM)
Haha I also kne tipu, supposed last week now next week pulak
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Which variant and when did you booked? Luckily I haven't started my shift else no transport 😰
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post Oct 5 2016, 07:43 AM

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Finally received my premium persona yesterday. Very good driving experience coming from a Myvi. Still thinking of getting a bodykit though.
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post Oct 5 2016, 03:57 PM

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QUOTE(freedom2k @ Oct 5 2016, 02:39 PM)
hmm.... just noticed that the tint pre-tinted with persona is just 4mil security tint with no UV and IR blocking function. After enquiry with proton fb message, they reply me with this info:

Front:
Visible light transmitted: 70%

Rear
Visible light transmitted: 30%

Side
Visible light transmitted: 50%

Thickness: 4mil

if like this i need to send my car for tinting.
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Wow just received my premium car ytd and did not know whether need to tint or not since it comes with tint. Reading your post made me want to tint it too. Not sure if I need to remove stock tint or just add another layer? Anyone can elighten me?
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post Oct 6 2016, 07:42 AM

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QUOTE(samjet @ Oct 6 2016, 01:17 AM)
My family member has waited for silver premium persona since early September, today sa called my brother and said have to wait for another 2 weeks

Kudos proton keep customer waiting for so long for a NEWLY launched car.. well done..

Those excitement and anticipation had long gone la.. kudos
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Experienced the same problem as I booked the car on launch day. Call proton careline or PM their FB page.
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post Oct 8 2016, 09:28 PM

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Hey guys, just wanna ask did you guys just follow the instructions on the manual book regarding the break in period? tongue.gif And also any recommendations for seat cover, key chain and also key cover? haha Also some tips for a a newbie car owner. Loving the car right now.
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post Oct 13 2016, 09:42 PM

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QUOTE(cktang @ Oct 13 2016, 02:39 PM)
I changed my hu to sony double din ady, still using the same antenna. The receptions of most of the stations are good excepts goes into underground carpark. I think it's depends on area one, federal highway in front the mid valley the sounds are goods as the CD quality. Some area like taman desa some stations got noises kacau cannot hear clearly. Turn off the RDS if the receptions no good.
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Changing HU will void any warranty? Which model did you use?
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post Oct 14 2016, 02:46 PM

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QUOTE(cktang @ Oct 14 2016, 11:20 AM)
Sony xav650, good sound but no gps, I changed whole set sony component speakers in front and 3 way speakers back. There are connector selling that u can plug and play and no need cut the wiring. Mine install that time dun know and never buy. The proton sc wont that strict to void your warranty. But if like my case got rattles sound around the dashboard they will not help u to solve anymore as if the wiring come from my changed hu .
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Mine sharing cost involved? Really hate the stock player lol
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post Oct 15 2016, 12:11 PM

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I just did my first service. Is it normal for my brakes to come out with a screech and krung krung feel? Do not know how to describe. Only happen when i brake while making a turn.
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post Oct 15 2016, 06:58 PM

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QUOTE(lightonokira @ Oct 15 2016, 01:56 PM)
If harsh brake it's ABS doing it's work, if just normal brake still got sound better go check.
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It comes and goes, gotta test few days first before sending to check.

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