Anyone know about proton?? - Page 2

Coops · Oct 04, 2005, 5:21 PM

the proton gen2 doesnt look too bad but i aint sure if it is a good car

crossle 32f · Oct 04, 2005, 5:33 PM

I checked and Karamjit Singh is still doing the WRC production class championship in a Proton "EVO lookalike".

seancorr · Oct 05, 2005, 4:27 AM

Yeah he is still in the same car...Proton PERT. As for gen2, it looks good on the outside but sucks on the inside. As far as I know, 1st batch productions cars suffered things like door handles, hand brakes and windows falling off themselves (a few of the cars I think). Unless Proton improves the quality, I am sure it's market share will continue to drop. As for engine wise...I dun think their CAMPRO engine with valve timing tech is in it yet...yeah...CAMPRO is the so called engine built in collaboration with Lotus and it was developed in Lotus UK. I can say all of their 1.6l engine line suffers from lack of power considering most or all engines are SOHC. There's just no pulling power the moment u jam the accelerator pedal (evidently seen in auto models).

wanna koenigsegg · Oct 05, 2005, 4:45 AM

^most of their engines were redesigned mitsubishi's. By pulling power do you mean towing capacity? If so you cant tow with most of their models such as Jumbuck and satria because of the stupid suspension setup.

seancorr · Oct 06, 2005, 4:40 AM

Oh sorry, what I meant was acceleration power. The jumbuck that the aussies call in australia is actually named Proton Arena in M'sia. It was kinda a failure here and models like Proton Tiara and Proton Juara were also crappy failed models.

v@nQu!$h~$ · Oct 06, 2005, 8:36 AM

Proton...hhmm? I'm frm Malaysia and I see those crappy metal things with engines that Malaysians call a car! GOD!! It's 2005 and we still don't have a car with proper airbags! In short...Proton = C.R.A.P

Metallica Forever · Oct 07, 2005, 3:30 AM

Proton......I seriously think the only ppl that will buy it are Malaysians.WHY.Because they're the cheapest car here.THe Government imposed a 300% tax on other brands.So we can't really enjoy cars like BMW,Audi and Merc.......well.....unless if u're filthy rich.But i won't buy a Proton eventhough I'm a Malaysian.I'll be better of with a 2nd hand Civic.

lambo or holden · Oct 07, 2005, 5:20 AM

I'm behind in my corprate cars info.
I was still thinking Lotus owned it's self.

Metallica Forever · Oct 10, 2005, 10:33 AM

It does'nt my friend.

zenophobia · Oct 10, 2005, 10:53 AM

yeah proton cars are sucky !!!! especially those accesories !!! all also no quality not even got standard also!!! for those malaysian they will know !! when they got a new car with a higher standard the proton company will raise the price till kinda high such as the proton perdana ...using v6 engine the price is much higher than other production!!!

Metallica Forever · Oct 10, 2005, 11:11 AM

But in our country its the "cheapest" V6 you can get.Ai.......pity us car enthusiasts in Malaysia.We have to be filthy rich to own something really good.

zenophobia · Oct 10, 2005, 11:25 AM

yeah means that with the money you used to buy a car is already much much can afford a nicer car in other country.....i heard that malaysian are lousy when spending money especially buying cars

Oct 04, 2005, 5:21 PM	#16
Coops Experienced Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Derry, Ireland Posts: 697	Re: Anyone know about proton?? the proton gen2 doesnt look too bad but i aint sure if it is a good car

Oct 04, 2005, 5:33 PM	#17
crossle 32f Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Levis, Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,144	Re: Anyone know about proton?? I checked and Karamjit Singh is still doing the WRC production class championship in a Proton "EVO lookalike". __________________ Forum's second oldest....

Oct 05, 2005, 4:27 AM	#18
seancorr Starting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Malaysia Posts: 4	Re: Anyone know about proton?? Yeah he is still in the same car...Proton PERT. As for gen2, it looks good on the outside but sucks on the inside. As far as I know, 1st batch productions cars suffered things like door handles, hand brakes and windows falling off themselves (a few of the cars I think). Unless Proton improves the quality, I am sure it's market share will continue to drop. As for engine wise...I dun think their CAMPRO engine with valve timing tech is in it yet...yeah...CAMPRO is the so called engine built in collaboration with Lotus and it was developed in Lotus UK. I can say all of their 1.6l engine line suffers from lack of power considering most or all engines are SOHC. There's just no pulling power the moment u jam the accelerator pedal (evidently seen in auto models).

Oct 05, 2005, 4:45 AM	#19
wanna koenigsegg Lord Stinkknuckle Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, Southern Hemisphere, Earth Posts: 5,666	Re: Anyone know about proton?? ^most of their engines were redesigned mitsubishi's. By pulling power do you mean towing capacity? If so you cant tow with most of their models such as Jumbuck and satria because of the stupid suspension setup.

Oct 06, 2005, 4:40 AM	#20
seancorr Starting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Malaysia Posts: 4	Re: Anyone know about proton?? Oh sorry, what I meant was acceleration power. The jumbuck that the aussies call in australia is actually named Proton Arena in M'sia. It was kinda a failure here and models like Proton Tiara and Proton Juara were also crappy failed models.

Oct 06, 2005, 8:36 AM	#21
v@nQu!$h~$ Mr. Conservative Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 3,205	Re: Anyone know about proton?? Proton...hhmm? I'm frm Malaysia and I see those crappy metal things with engines that Malaysians call a car! GOD!! It's 2005 and we still don't have a car with proper airbags! In short...Proton = C.R.A.P

Oct 07, 2005, 3:30 AM	#22
Metallica Forever Still Reigning!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,690	Re: Anyone know about proton?? Proton......I seriously think the only ppl that will buy it are Malaysians.WHY.Because they're the cheapest car here.THe Government imposed a 300% tax on other brands.So we can't really enjoy cars like BMW,Audi and Merc.......well.....unless if u're filthy rich.But i won't buy a Proton eventhough I'm a Malaysian.I'll be better of with a 2nd hand Civic. __________________ Sound is ripping through you ears.The deafening sound of metal nears!!!

Oct 07, 2005, 5:20 AM	#23
lambo or holden SCF Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Zurich Switzerland but I'm from Australia Posts: 8,297	Re: Anyone know about proton?? I'm behind in my corprate cars info. I was still thinking Lotus owned it's self. __________________ watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNZE2kYytzM

Oct 10, 2005, 10:33 AM	#24
Metallica Forever Still Reigning!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,690	Re: Anyone know about proton?? It does'nt my friend. __________________ Sound is ripping through you ears.The deafening sound of metal nears!!!

Oct 10, 2005, 10:53 AM	#25
zenophobia Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 311	Re: Anyone know about proton?? yeah proton cars are sucky !!!! especially those accesories !!! all also no quality not even got standard also!!! for those malaysian they will know !! when they got a new car with a higher standard the proton company will raise the price till kinda high such as the proton perdana ...using v6 engine the price is much higher than other production!!!

Oct 10, 2005, 11:11 AM	#26
Metallica Forever Still Reigning!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,690	Re: Anyone know about proton?? But in our country its the "cheapest" V6 you can get.Ai.......pity us car enthusiasts in Malaysia.We have to be filthy rich to own something really good. __________________ Sound is ripping through you ears.The deafening sound of metal nears!!!

Oct 10, 2005, 11:25 AM	#27
zenophobia Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 311	Re: Anyone know about proton?? yeah means that with the money you used to buy a car is already much much can afford a nicer car in other country.....i heard that malaysian are lousy when spending money especially buying cars

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