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Proton Persona Compact GLI (or any other Compact / Satria)

Advantages: Everything!!!
Disadvantages: Cost of Mitsubishi parts, and high insurance- but well worth it!

...I have a Proton Compact GLi 1.3 12v I have had mine 20 months now, and he hasn't put a foot wrong (touch wood). He is fast - can out accelerate any other 1.3 we have found, and to be honest, can give most 1.6's a run for the ...

Nic-Nic 27.10.2009 · Read full review
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A great car for a cheap price.

Advantages: Good looking, great features, surprisingly powerful
Disadvantages: Underestimated compared to similar sized cars

...About 5 years ago, I bought a P reg Proton Persona "Penang" Compact from my grandfather, who had bought it new. At the time of buying it, I was quite apprehensive. I was young and hadn't really heard of Proton. The car is an automatic, and this was the fi ...

gold_999 03.09.2006 · Read full review
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Not a bad little car

Advantages: Cheap, economical and runs forever
Disadvantages: Availability and cost of spares

I bought a Proton Persona Compact on a 97 P reg in 1999. After having a Proton Aeroback before this I thought this would be a good move after all Proton is an underestimated cheap car. The model I found was a 1.6 Sei which included the 15” alloys an ...

anth_harrison 03.12.2003 · Read full review
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good quality at a fair price

Advantages: value for money, safe , 6 year warranty (anti corrosion), mitsubishi/lotus parts, solid reliable car!
Disadvantages: some parts are expensive BUT they never break down!

Having two previous Protons i never considered any other makes when looking for a newer car. I do not know why everybody automatically goes for the more popular makes of cars. Perhaps people are afraid of being different!? I have never heard of a ...

jymwal 08.10.2002 · Read full review
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A Bargain of a Car

Advantages: Very nippy, Solid car, EXTREMELY reliable
Disadvantages: I'll tell you when I find any....

I bought my P reg Proton Persona Compact about 2 months ago and have loved every second with it. This car is an automatic with alloy wheels, air conditioning, power steering, airbags, central locking...for £1600! I am extremely pleased with this car ...

Goldy999 13.09.2003 · Read full review
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