Proton Mpi Saloon 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to run, cheap to buy, cheap to insure.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Some parts tend to be expensive, i.e. £250 exhaust.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Steering way too light, gearchange very light.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not a sportscar, more of a plodder.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Super-reliable at 160,000 miles!

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have they got an image?

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Anything over an hour leaves you with a bad back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Terrible security, but who would steal a proton!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never used main dealer, couldn't really find one.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None. What a cracker.

    Other

    Interior very plastic and doesn't seem to fit very well.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes