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Perdana V6 Is Still A Popular Car


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Posted 21 March 2010 - 10:07 PM

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QUOTE (alantieng @ Mar 21 2010, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Waahhh so good factory fitted....!!!! Good buy then....^^

Wonder why its not fitted on the 1st batch of V6.
Even the Wira autobox has it.Not separate unit but it has cooling.





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Posted 22 March 2010 - 03:59 PM

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QUOTE (Gunnerzz @ Mar 21 2010, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wonder why its not fitted on the 1st batch of V6.
Even the Wira autobox has it.Not separate unit but it has cooling.



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Posted 22 March 2010 - 04:06 PM

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QUOTE (SplitFire @ Mar 22 2010, 03:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To safe cost and earn more mar..... smile_approve.gif


at the cost of poor rakyat.....




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Posted 24 March 2010 - 08:23 PM

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I've been driving one for nearly 10 years already (bought new for RM100,100 in Aug 2000, loan settled a few years ago). So far no major issues and this car has really served me well. I've changed the timing belt twice and the car looks like it can still go on for a few more years without any problems. Of course I will have to set aside some $$ for unexpected repairs but it surely beats having an instalment to pay every month.

I miss my Perdana V6...<FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana><EM>

1999 c.c. V6 24 VALVE DOHC EFI ABS but no airbags<P></P>

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Posted 24 March 2010 - 09:42 PM

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QUOTE (Mean @ Mar 24 2010, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been driving one for nearly 10 years already (bought new for RM100,100 in Aug 2000, loan settled a few years ago). So far no major issues and this car has really served me well. I've changed the timing belt twice and the car looks like it can still go on for a few more years without any problems. Of course I will have to set aside some $$ for unexpected repairs but it surely beats having an instalment to pay every month.


hahaha...one of the taikor of PV6 is talking already.....so trust him....

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Posted 24 March 2010 - 11:15 PM

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QUOTE (Mean @ Mar 24 2010, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been driving one for nearly 10 years already (bought new for RM100,100 in Aug 2000, loan settled a few years ago). So far no major issues and this car has really served me well. I've changed the timing belt twice and the car looks like it can still go on for a few more years without any problems. Of course I will have to set aside some $$ for unexpected repairs but it surely beats having an instalment to pay every month.

When one know how to look after it then it will reward the owner right?

Same goes to the Waja 1.8.
Most will stay away from it as they are influenced by others word that this car is problematic.
If it is problematic then why there is still one at my house already 7 years old and no major problem?
A Diamond water filter guy even offer my dad RM20k cash for it but my dad reject the offer.
Its paid for and like Mean said "it surely beats having an installment to pay every month"


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Posted 25 March 2010 - 03:07 PM

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QUOTE (Mean @ Mar 24 2010, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Of course I will have to set aside some $$ for unexpected repairs but it surely beats having an instalment to pay every month.


BEST word of the day..... smile_thumbup.gif


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Posted 27 March 2010 - 09:29 AM

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i like alphadana Pv6 steering... looks exclusive.. smile_approve.gif

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Posted 28 March 2010 - 01:30 AM

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QUOTE (mosh @ Mar 27 2010, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i like alphadana Pv6 steering... looks exclusive.. smile_approve.gif



As exclusive as Durex Special Edition? smile_tongue.gif

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Posted 28 March 2010 - 02:22 AM

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QUOTE (Mean @ Mar 24 2010, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been driving one for nearly 10 years already (bought new for RM100,100 in Aug 2000, loan settled a few years ago). So far no major issues and this car has really served me well. I've changed the timing belt twice and the car looks like it can still go on for a few more years without any problems. Of course I will have to set aside some $$ for unexpected repairs but it surely beats having an instalment to pay every month.


Sharing info...
I sold my 2001/2002 PV6 because...
1) It's aging
2) Maintenance cost (genuine parts are expensive, cheap local parts don't last long)
3) Already do 200,000km mileage (did 1 top overhaul, 2 timing-belt change, suspension, radiator, air-con, etc.)
4) Gearbox problems (gear change slip on up-shifting, jerky on downshift - I do manual and regular maintenance periodically and keep records till the end)
5) Service at Proton (expensive, but the car is in good lasting conditions)
6) Safety wise..., "no airbags", traction control, etc.
7) A bit heavy on FC (Fuel Consumption) as it ages
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2001/2002 Proton Perdana v6 - Front side view
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2001/2002 Proton Perdana v6 - Rear side view
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2001/2002 Proton Perdana v6 - Engine bay
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2001/2002 Proton Perdana v6 - Interior - front dashboard
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Other than that,
1) It's a good car, luxurious, comfortable, smooth drive car (KL - Ipoh - KL (on the same day), and still can attend meeting elsewhere in KL)...
2) A driver's car, good and stable at corners
3) Till today, everything in the car works as when newly purchased, but on someone's else hands now. Good luck to the new owner...

I now drive a Hyundai...
I wrote a personal review about it here
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