Comments on: Proton S16 ‘cheapest car’ to be launched in December

By: Joesph Brooks (again)

Joesph Brooks (again) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:36:26 +0000

The proton is a very inexpensive piece of brand new new junk.
It looks like it heavily undercuts the new car market, and you’re getting a lot of kit for your 12K…
But in actuality it only really competes with the second hand car market. Therefore I think a $12,000 used Japanese or German made car is a far better option if you’re scrimped for cash.

It is a barely manufactured car that only barely complies with Australian regulations (for example one airbag and that’s it)! You’ll get what you pay for, maybe less.

By: Joesph Brooks (again)

Joesph Brooks (again) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:20:34 +0000

You’re even comparing this brand new car to 15 year old rust buckets,
Nuff said right there!

By: S16 owner

S16 owner — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:27:05 +0000

I just wonder if you guys have the same problem as mine.

I bought a S16 couple of months ago. I discover the leakage of the gear oil from the drive shaft seal. till now they still haven’t able to fix it yet. I have no idea why they just can’t fix it.

This is very disappointing. You won’t want to get a car that can’t drive you !!!

By: Bezza

Bezza — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:43:53 +0000

Sorry to hear of your frustration but it sounds to me that you have few if any deep concens

Fuel light is correct. 40l fuel tank will accept about 27l when fuel light comes on. This is to give you safety range as well as ensure petrol pump does not suck air (or its curtains for the pump).

No front speakers.

Sounds like one of the remote batteries is flat or unit is not tuned. Did you leave one on a magnet or big TV? Remember to point them to front passenger seat for best reception.

Rear seat un-clipping may need investigation but maybe it wasn’t clipped right in the first place.

Overheating is a concern but be happy the car stopped itself instead of pushing on and then clagging totally. There will be a good reason – it just needs to be found.

If in or near Brisbane why not take this to the main dealer and I bet they can have you all sorted (and yes I am a former employee).

All the best

By: Khai RULE

Khai RULE — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:37:12 +0000

I don’t think the s16 came with front speaker.

The fuel warning light came earlier maybe due to Proton safety net not going to heat up the fuel pump due to to very low fuel. Savvy is worst still left 13L of fuel already fuel warning light came up.

Can I know which part of Australia you are?

By: Curious mind

Curious mind — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:22:35 +0000

Hi,
I am just wondering if anyone has had any serious issues with the S16. My mother purchased one in december and it has done 17,000km now. The issues she has is that:

The fuel light starts flashing when there is still 8 litres left in the tank, this will probally get you another 120km.

The central locking now does not work using both keys – i am assuming this is not a battery issue.

Also the car overheated and died for no good reason on two occasions now.

The front speakers do not work

And the back seat has unclipped

Protons response to this has been very disapointing. We have been in contact with fair trading but in the mean time they have suggested to find out if there have been other users of the s16 that have had these issues or others it would be very great to hear them.

Dont get me wrong, it is a great car, fantasic to drive and to be a passenger in. i am just hoping that this is not a lemon…..

By: Happy Mum

Happy Mum — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:03:17 +0000

I am looking at buying this as a family car and it will need to fit three car seats for children under the age of seven. Does it have three anchors to attach car seats? What is the boot space like? Any suggestions from anyone?

By: softboxkid

softboxkid — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:24:35 +0000

My friend got 1.. in Malaysia we called it Saga 1.6.

By: Terry Donovan

Terry Donovan — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:48:19 +0000

I dont think there is a ANCAP rating yet for the S16. The Ancad rating 1 mentioned is for the Proton ute & another brand of ute & a common issue amoungst utes & comercial vehicles & not related to the imported sedans. After driving the other brand cars in this price range I felt safer in the Si6 than I did in the other brands which were little hatches with very small motors. The 1.6 motor in the current Si6 had more go up hills & more likely to get you out of trouble. The car felt bigger,roomer & stronger & handled the corners better than the hatches. Allround disks in Australia is still not standard on most cars on the road including alot of second hand cars available with the exception of more top of the range sporter cars at a mich higher price range & the front disks & rear drums are considered ok here in Australia & not a major issue. At $11990 drive away I’m pretty happy with my S16 & feel pretty safe & secure in it.I guess time will tell.

By: Terry Donovan

Terry Donovan — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:41:30 +0000

I dont thinkthere is a ANCAP rating yet for the S16. The Ancad rating 1 mentioned is for the Proton ute & another brand of ute & a coomon issue amoungst ures & comercial vehicles & not related to the imported sedans. After driving the other brand cars in this price range I felt safer in the Si6 than I did in the other brands which were little hatches with very small motors. The 1.6 motor in the current Si6 had more go up hills & more likely to get you out of trouble. The car felt bigger,roomer & stronger & handled the corners better than the hatches. Allround disks in Australia is still not standard on most cars on the road including alot of second hand cars available with the exception of more top of the range sporter cars at a mich higher price range & the front disks & rear drums are considered ok here in Australia & not a major issue. At $11990 drive away I’m pretty happy with my S16 & feel pretty safe & secure in it.I guess time will tell.