This video brings back so much memories. I had a Satria 1.3 manual from year 2000 bought second hand in 2010, priced rm9.5k. It was my first car, only needed 2 doors as I was single and drove alone most of the time. Only occasionally my friends or my sister would hop in. It didn't have much grunt or power. Would be eating dust at highways. But one thing it lacks, makes up for another....the sumptuous handling. I started to notice it's superb handling when I drove from Seremban to Kuala Klawang, and Seremban-Kuala Pilah on twisty mountain roads. While a lot of cars needed to apply brakes when approaching sharp corners, this car just glides. Never fails to carve a smile on my face at corners. Maintenance was cheep and cheerful. Needless to say, it's a Proton. As a fan of originality, I kept it as original as possible. As I got married and advanced in my career, I bought a Golf GTi auto in 2014 but I still kept the Satria in my stable...just to satisfy my crave for 3 pedals whenever I feel so. The problem that I had is police roadblocks. My car didn't look racy as I kept it original, and never received any police tickets. But still, always 'kena tahan' at roadblocks just because it's a Satria driven by a young chap. You know, you already have the preconceived thoughts. Sadly sold it in 2017 as I need to free up space in my stable.
Aww thanks a lot for that trip down memory lane bud, nice one!! Yeah, it only has about 80+ bhp stock, and that was in 2002, might be less now. But it's still a fun car to drive that's for sure, cheap to maintain too as u said, hahaha! Looking forward to driving it more 🙏🏽😊
My father used to own a 1.3 manual Satria back in 2000 for a very short time. Sold it later for a Waja. I used to sit on top the centre console, (yes I know it's not safe 😂) but from there I learned what are indicators for, how to turn on the wiper, what are the three pedals for, all by watching my dad's driving. Back then there are no device for kids to watch didi and friend or such, so watching my father driving is an entertainment for me. I did not remember this, but my mum told me I was the one who taught her when handbrakes are on, the car cannot move anywhere when she was afraid if my dad park the car on the steep hill it will roll downwards haha
@@ChrisWeevilGarage it was white like the car you show in this vid Mr Chris! But not as white as this haha, the one in this vid resembles EK's championship white with that tidy wheels
Hi Chris, i'm getting a Satria 1.3M 2002 as second car as well! Not planned to buy at first but after see the car condition, i straightly pay 5.8k for it. It got original 30k mileage (no change meter), the steering still original with not even a crack on it. All standard original, with the paint still in good condition & sticker body still intact! Even this car already 20 years old, the condition is like 4-5 years age only. The only lack is not original sport rim. Seriously I feel like hitting the jackpot!
I owned an Electric Blue 1.6 manual (UK export facelifted version). Loved the design and colour. Engine and aircon were flawless. But built quality (inconsistent panel gaps, leaks at hatch area, rear lamp wiring issues, etc) spoiled the excitement of owning the car when it was new. But still loved the car and kept it in immaculate (and stock) condition for almost 11 years before selling it. And got a very good price too!
Those leaks im the hatch and rear rkae lights issues are easily fixed bro. Been there 🤭🤭... You might wanna checkout my video on the 'back side' leaks... As for the brkae lights, one just needs to replace the connector at the bottom of the bulb holder...
Will do!! I dare say this car is one of the best examples I've seen in a while, that's why I snapped it up right away. I may sell in in future so stay tuned 😊
My dad bought me 2002 Satria 1.3 manual as well last year as my first car to bring to college ... quite happy with the car...and the meter is very common to fail... my meter is with rpm and the only thing works is the temperature and fuel gauge...lol
u can tell the car is taken care of pretty good..alrdy came with wira se meter cluster and gear console trim..doortrim probably custom wrapped 1.6 one with recaro fabric..bcos i think putra doortrim have lot lighter color tone.. and do u know that carbon fiber panel cost quite a lot too..around 300 per set excluding the cup holder..and seeing the engine is in great running condition, this is a great find
I'm sensing only one, scary reason you not doing so in the end. Btw, that car is the perfect machine for people to relearn and unleash your true potential driving skills. I'd prefer to lose the front lip, a bit off for me. Other than that, just lovely 🤩
Good morning Chris!!! Comment first then watch.. :p [Edit:] Wah.. the Satria came with pipe? Wah lau eh... the very last part of the video... #Racun...
Sime tyres are not available in the market anymore, right? Never seen that brand for more than 10 years now lmao. I recalled seeing that brand in my dad's kancil when the car was purchased new in 2004.
Always wanted a Satria as my collage car 😂 (i know my parents wouldn't agree with my decision) oh boy, this car look so nice!! Oh ya, someone selling his Satria 1.6XLi (1995) fully restored finished in Cherating Green and guess what. The asking price is 15K.. A-Z restoration, which is mind blown 😂 you can check them out at Apa Khabar Proton Lama Hari Ini Facebook Group. All of the members are Proton fans 😅 those red meter and also red centre console should be belongs to Wira SE. Good buy to me this Satria 😂
@@arvinjaya 😂😂😂 i was thinking to buy Satria as my collage car. Not car so that i can restore 😅 i also mention someone selling his Satria that already fully restored.
@@asnawihamzah6663 go for it bro. There's a lot to choose from. 1. 3 manual is enough to get you around. Go for the recent one from the 2002 onwards, the one with fuel injected engine. If you're looking for automatic, there's also 1.5 auto from 2002 or 2003... There's even a special 1.5 auto in gti's disguise! However, I'd recommend that you go for 1.6 manual... Power and handling is much much much better than 1.3 and 1.5... Note that like satria gti, all 1.6 models come with the rear stabiliser bar which is missing from 1.3 and 1.5 variants... And of course if your parents are generous enough, go for satria gti... 😁 It's been a while since the last time i shared the videos on my 1.6 satria. Errr... My father gave me a 26 year old datsun sss b510 for my college car back in the mid 90s... It costed him rm3.5k back in the day🤭🤭🤭 🤭🤭🤭🤭.. Driving and maintaining an older car makes you appreciate the drving and ownership experience even more... For good or bad of course 😁😁😁😁
I used to drive my dad's and I did the whole mirage kits... and yes if u had the old satria u didnt get the tachometer.. but i think that is the SE version (remember the always yellow with bodykits around?) the giveaway was the red gearbox cover and the red tachometer.. original Proton.. a used Satria 1.3 was a favourite among the modify kaki to have the 1.6 mivec on.. huhuhuhu.. uni days was good...
@@ChrisWeevilGarage yes sir. I see 1.6 bumper with cornering light, mirage bkits, sscuss euro PU.. SE interior, enkei rims.. That satria had fun in her heyday.. And u sir will too.. Cheers!
i got the same car 4g13 is great on everything, like roadtax, maintenance and etc. The only things is not safety, no airbag, abs, tcs and other electronic stuff. It is fun to drive, but underpower can't really overtake XD
@@ChrisWeevilGarage actually I ask becos I was thinking if this was up for grabs, I wanna grab it. Subject to the price of course. 😁 But if it ain't so, then sorait. We live thru you and your vlogs 😄
@@ChrisWeevilGarage I've done a few videos on the problems i face in my 18 years of proton satria ownership. You might wanna check it out. I can't believe I'm still having it for 18 years now! That's how much the car appeals to me. 😃😃😃
Bro try to knock the meter near the temperature gauge.. Some time if it is intermittent it will work.. My satria is like that after knock it will function..
@@ChrisWeevilGarage Ah, no wonder it seemed so smooth! I didn't go coilovers. Instead installed ultrarace front strut, and noticed a difference in stability even with stock
