Owner Review: A 20-year-old HERO with NO Problems or Repairs - 2000 Proton Wira 1.5 GLi

Basic information about my car

2000 Proton Wira 1.5 GLi

Reasons why I bought this car

I was deciding to buy my first car when I had a budget of around RM 55,000. I bought this car because it has a Mitsubishi powered engine under the hood. I could have the full specs for the price within my budget.

Car Selection Process

• I had a budget of RM 55,000
• Model(s) that I have considered include: Proton Saga

I chose Wira for three reasons:

1. Mitsubishi engine
2. Within budget
3. Full specifications

User Experience

• I have already done 220,000 km

This car has been in good condition and 20 years later it is still going strong. Least maintenance needed. Service on time and keep it in tip top shape. No major problems with the car. Gearbox still in good condition. This car is very powerful and it makes you feel like your're driving a sports car with its low ground clearance.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• No major problems and no major repairs
• Good fuel efficiency
• Powerful and comfortable to drive

Cons

• No airbags
• Small rear view mirror 

Rating

Total Score: 5

Performance: 5

Quality & Features: 4

Space: 4

Ride Comfort: 5

Fuel Economy: 5

Price & Cost: 5

Summary

This 2000 Proton Wira 1.5 GLi is truly a HERO. It has never given me any worries. Although its a 20-year-old car, its condition is even better than some of the Proton cars between year 2007 to 2017. Old Proton cars have very good air conditioning and I haven't repaired it even once in these 20 years. It is easy to tune or modify and it is a very user-friendly car. It is a very normal car, but as an owner for 20 years, it is the best car I've ever driven. Going up Genting Highlands was easy for this surprisingly powerful car. It has also travelled almost half of Malaysia with me. All I can say is this is a car that can take care of its own and let you live without worries. It does not have the best quality of interior of the car, but it has the best quality of parts that are very long lasting. My HERO has given me more memories than worries and that is what a car owner would ever ask for.