Description
1993 Proton Saga Iswara
1. 3 litre manual
58, 000 Miles
Asking £1, 300, open to offers
In excellent condition for its age, this Proton has been very reliable in the two and a half years that I have been driving it.
Mechanically, the car is extremely good. The 1. 3L Mitsubishi engine runs very well, and the gearbox is good. I pre-emptively changed the clutch last summer as it was just beginning to slip on longer journeys. I also replaced both tie rod ends. Oil and filters have been changed regularly. New tyres around 1 1/ 2 years ago.
Bodywork is in good condition considering age. The paint itself is excellent (I suppose you might call the colour Champagne Gold), but is let down a little by a few small dings and a small dent on the front driver wheel arch. There is also a little paint bubbling beside the sunroof. There is the beginnings of some surface corrosion in the boot and engine bay, but this has not worsened during my ownership. I did have to weld two small patches near the rear shock absorbers last summer.
The interior of the car is fantastic - the only real downside is the slight water stain on the driver's seat. Everything works as it should, and the car also has a Blaupunkt radio which came as standard when these were sold by the dealership (although this is not currently wired up). Unfortunately I believe the original owner did smoke in the car, as it had rather a pungent smell when I first bought it - however this has dissapated somewhat over time!
This car has been a lot of fun to own and drive. It's extremely rare and seems to get quite a lot of attention out on the road. A reluctant sale, as I have recently bought a new vehicle - I would like to keep it but I simply don't have storage space for two cars!
No outstanding finance/ total loss/ structural damage. Not imported.
Any questions are very welcome. Located in Holt, Norfolk.
