Proton Persona Compact

...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 first time I had driven one. I was also concerned about the fact that I was buying it from my grandfather. Would this make me the proud owner of an "uncool grandad car?" I went with it, and bought it from him for £1600. ...
...is that trying to get Proton parts can be on the expensive side, as they are not as easily accessible as Vauxhall or Ford parts for example. However, one benefit is that the car is very, very similar to the Mitsubishi Colt, and so some of the parts from that car can be used for a Proton at a reduced cost if required. On the whole, I would recommend this car to anyone wanting a reliable car which is both smooth and sporty, and will get you from A ...

gold_999 03.09.2006 · Read full review
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...car. 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 their money. They look amazing, and come in a nice range of colours (mine is dark metalic blue.) I had had a Mini based Kit car for 2 years, and a Classic Mini for a year. Sadly, I had to get something bigger, so bought a ...
...boyfriend also now had a Proton Compact Sprint (1.5 12v). We both drive and love this car, he had been driving mine, so at the chance of this one, he took it without a 2nd thought. I will say that the insurance is quite high on them (he pays about £1900 3rt party, fire and theft as a new male driver - it should be more, but having me on it takes of £600. These smaller engined models are insurence group 8- so quite high for a small car. Proton sadly ...

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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 and a spoiler which made this car look quite sporty. On the inside it came with air conditioning, electric windows, radio cassette and everything else you would expect. The layout was quite simple ...
...main problem with buying a Proton of any make is the availability and price of spares. The nearest Proton garage where I could buy spares was over 25 miles away until it shut down then I had to travel over 30 miles for spares only to find the price was very expensive. There was no major problems though with the car itself only wear and tear items. On whole this is not a bad little car it is basically a Mitsubishi Colt with a different badge on the ...

anth_harrison 03.12.2003 (04.12.2003) · Read full review
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...when buying a second hand Proton unless it has been completely neglected you will be getting a car that will last you and serve you well; the Mitsubishi engine will go on for ever! The Japanese have some of the best technology in the world for most products so why are we not all buying their cars too! The Compact is just one of the models available being small yet spacious and ecconomical it is the cheapest of the models but still has all the quality ...

jymwal 08.10.2002 · Read full review
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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 as to be honest, I had not heard of Proton before buying this car. Being an automatic, I wasn't expecting much in terms of acceleration from my own previous experiences. This car has since changed my ...
...and the car simply glides round corners that I used to have problems with. It looks great too. The spoiler on the bag gives it a very sporty look, and the performance compliments that. For the money this real is great value in a car. If you've never experienced a Proton, now might be the time for you! ...

Goldy999 13.09.2003 · Read full review
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