2025-01-15 · 5 min read
Buying Used Proton Persona Malaysia — Checklist
Used Persona checklist: Punch CVT shudder test. Confirm CVT fluid history (Punch-spec only). Timing belt record. A/C function. Oil leaks. Battery age. No accident history check.
- Ask for CVT fluid change records — no records = assume neglected
- Check for CVT shudder: on flat road at 40–60 km/h, should be smooth
- Request timing belt change proof; if unknown, budget RM 420–600 immediately
Buying a Used Proton — Malaysia Checklist
For Saga/Persona: (1) Check timing belt change history — critical at 60,000 km; (2) Check for cam cover oil leaks (engine top residue); (3) Test A/C compressor (engage and check for cold air immediately). For X50/X70/X90: (1) Check 7DCT operation — smooth gear changes with no shudder; (2) Verify all ADAS systems working (AEB test at low speed); (3) Confirm DCT fluid was changed. For all models: verify service history at a Proton SC using the chassis number.