Proton Compact (1994 - 2000) 1.6 SRi 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing good probably. I think a lot of people took the mick out of it at the time but in my opinion much better than the cheap European hatchbacks of that era.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Not impressed but a little shocked when you put your foot down cause it had a little something under the bonnet.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I might have been tempted by the GTI model that was released later to see if they made it any differently. Think them days are now past me.
What are you likely to buy next?
Alfa Romeo GTV, that is exactly what I did!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,300
When did you buy the car?
January 2002
Did you get a good deal and why?
Probably not, car didn't really have any second hand value.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap and I was young.
What was the dealer like?
Dealer was good, never really had any problems with the car though.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It was good, had a little bit of power but an over sized, clumsy steering wheel.
What's it like to park?
Easy, small car with a reasonable lock.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Worse problem I ever had was a electric window motor going cause the window was catching on the seal. That says a lot about a cheap Asian car that no one would trust.
What's most practical about your car?
The fact that it started every day.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None that stood out. Didn't trust the sunroof! though it never gave problems.
