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Proton S16 Review & Road Test

$11,990 for a car? Are they kidding. I've seen options for car stereos priced higher than that! Model Tested: 2010 Proton S16 GX; 1.6-litre, four cylinder, petrol; five-speed manual; four-door sedan - $11,990 (drive away) CarAdvice Rating

Proton Jumbuck – Long Term Conclusion

After four months here at the CarAdvice office it's time to say goodbye to our long term bargain basement ute, the Proton Jumbuck. Following a raft of duties, and in excess of 7000kms of driving, the little lugger returned trouble free motorin

Proton Jumbuck – Long Term Update

"Three months and all's well for our long-term Jumbuck" The Jumbuck has virtually become the CarAdvice mascot since joining us in late May with just about everyone in the Melbourne office having rotated through the car for a few weeks each.

Proton Jumbuck – Long Term Update

2009 Proton Jumbuck GLSi - Long Term Update "It's odd, but I'm becoming quite attached to the little Jumbuck" - by Matt Brogan If someone had told me eight weeks ago that I'd grow rather attached to our long-term Proton Jumbuck then they may

2009 Proton Jumbuck – Long Term Update

2009 Proton Jumbuck - Long Term Car Update I wasn’t looking forward to it, I had to drive the Proton Jumbuck, surely I could move house in the BMW 7 Series we had on loan. I couldn’t convince Road Test Editor Matt Brogan to get out of the f

2009 Proton Jumbuck – Long Term Test

2009 Proton Jumbuck GLSi - Long Term Test Once a jolly Jumbuck came to work for CarAdvice... - by Matt Brogan The CarAdvice office has this week received its latest long-term loan vehicle, this time one of Australia's cheapest cars, and inde

2008 Proton Persona Review

2008 Proton Persona Review & Road Test   Model Tested: 2008 Proton Persona 5-speed manual - $16,990 (RRP) Stylish, sound system, great handling, cheap Struggles for power, interior layout, no side airbags, no ESC, no cruise control

2008 Proton Persona Sedan First Steer

2008 Proton Persona Sedan First Steer Prudence Persona-fied Models Tested: 2008 Proton Persona Sedan 1.6 litre manual - $16,990 (RRP) 2008 Proton Persona Sedan 1.6 litre auto - $18,990 (RRP) Options: Metallic Paint $350; Cruise Con

2007 Proton Savvy Review

When Proton announced a significant price cut for the struggling Proton Savvy, I simply had to go drive this car. In case you're not aware, I am not a fan of cheap and nasty cars. I have taken most of my anger out on the Holden Barina so far this yea