Proton Persona Hatchback 1993-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought 2nd hand, 10k miles, less than £4k. Excellent.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very few problems. Minimal servicing costs. £60-£80 every 6k miles.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite smooth.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Adequate for getting about. 36-38mpg good for auto.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good. Regular service essential.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Quite good looks, but no good if you're a poser.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Basic, but not uncomfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nobody wants to nick a Proton. Therefore no problem.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Privately serviced.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Electric windows dodgy.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes