Proton Savvy (2005 - 2012) 1.2 Style 5d (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I can look farther than the usual junk others recommend!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Very impressed, two friends have also bought one since driving mine.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, has been the biggest surprise of my motoring career!
What are you likely to buy next?
Proton Gen/2 Eco? 100mpg effectively!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£6,999
When did you buy the car?
September 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Paid £6499 for the new model Savvy which I thought was a bargain! All the spec, Lotus design, and 62 mpg, which other manufacturer can offer that!!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Heard about the launch of the new model Savvy MK2 and the new factory quality control.
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful, I bought my car from Pain car sales in Worthing, a great buying and servicing experience although not much parking onsite.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great driving position thanks to Lotus, was best in class at time of purchase. incredible Lotus tuned suspension gives great ride over the rough, and pin sharp handling! reviews that say otherwise must be based off the MK1 model cos mine is A1. Lovely short clutch travel helps relieve leg stress in traffic, and makes gear changes even snappier! Short ratio gearbox changes well and doesn't age, reminds me of 1275 Clubman- loads of fun! Very quiet at any speeds up to 85mph, but gets a bit noisy after that. Still quieter than VW polo 1.2 i tested at the time. Loads of performance throughout the rev range, but really comes on cam after 3800 rpm up to 5500 Rpm. Probably the most fun i've had in a small car since my mini!
What's it like to park?
Parking sensors at the rear as standard, if you still cant park it you probably shouldn't be driving!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I've done 42,000 miles in just over 2 years and the car has been flawless. Thought I had suspension trouble in the 3rd week of ownership, but turned out my wife had left the jack a bit loose in the boot!
What's most practical about your car?
Biggest boot in the class, with trouble free fold flat seats, gets my clubs in even without folding the seats!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Great looking alloy wheels, and parking sensors that actually work, which more than I can say for the fiat 500!
