Proton Satria (2000 - 2003) 1.5 Lux 3d Auto (AC) (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm invisable

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

Fools and Horses Rodney - a Plonker

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would not buy this car for Tony Blair!

What are you likely to buy next?

A motor car! Looking at Honda and Hyundai Coupes.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,500

When did you buy the car?

March 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Iffy, but did not know the "Super Road tax" was coming - £310 in 2010, for a 1450cc!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

My wife had a Mitsi Colt, and thought that she could manage this one. She couldn't and I'm stuck with it.

What was the dealer like?

Reasonable enough, but out to make a buck

What's it like to drive?

Awful. Uncomfortable. Fuel guage inaccurate - still says full after 80 miles. Speedo is out by 7mph at indicated 70. Car then running at 4000rpm! A true 70 is 4300!!!! Hills after a junction turn need 1st gear to go up at decent rate. Fond of petrol (av.27mpg)

What's it like to park?

Quite easy (but I have got a class 1 HGV!)

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing as such, but is starting to burn oil at 27000 miles.

What's most practical about your car?

Parking the damn thing

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Sat-Nav (bought separately!)