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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I like value for money and am not bothered by image i'm just going from a to b and it's not costing me much

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    eldest daughter (15) hated it mother loved it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes without doubt most reliable car I have owned cheap to buy and own. Laugh all the way to the bank

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another Proton for day to day and a mazda mx5 for fun

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £1,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2002

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes bought from local dealer from where I had bought before

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Always helpful and honest does all my cars servicing at reasonable cost

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    very easy as it's a light car with a fair bit of power can show up a lot of cars away from the lights

    What's it like to park?

    easy light with power steering and good visibilty

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    very little had car six years passed mot every year for cost of wipers etc replaced radiator after five years of ownership about £80 and did it myself

    What's most practical about your car?

    big boot space for kids stuff luggage etc

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?