Why I Didn't Buy This 2010 Proton Savvy 'Style' - Have I Made A Mistake? - Review & Walkaround

I recently went to view this 2010 Proton Savvy Style - 2 Owners, low mileage, and in beautiful condition. BUT when I went to see it, I walked away from it. Why?
Well - the seller was lovely. The car was lovely ... but the price just wasn't right
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[@JonCoupland]

What do you think? Was i right to walk away? Or should i have bought it?

[@iskandarshah9164]

as you know..this car use Renault engine.. It was not like previous Proton base on Mitsubishi.

[@wan_x]

You should bought because its rarest car

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[@angahsyber68]

Sadly this car was unpopular in Malaysia becoz of AMT transmission problem Renault parts are not cheap in our country so Proton Savvy was discontinued no more new version 😢

[@irfansyah9929]

Bang guna savvy jugak ke

[@bexstace]

I still have mine for 15 years. Great fuel efficiency and as a city car.

[@JonCoupland]

Excellent 👍

[@revivedfears]

I had a blue one from new back in 2006. Had it up until 2015. It became a bit of a nightmare, a lot of weird electrical problems. I always liked the look of it though, they should have done a hot hatch version. I would like a one again, if only for the nostalgia.

[@JonCoupland]

Shame a lot of them are dying due to issues :(

[@PHOENIXHOUSE137]

Yes I had a chilli red one AP08 SNY. Bought it with 4000 miles and sold it was 53,000 on the clock I absolutely loved driving it, it stuck to the road like glue although it wasn’t fast, handling was great and it had the best driving position of any car I’ve ever driven. I’d like another for nostalgia too!

[@alansimpson835]

I think you made the right decision. The airbag light could be a bit of a headache. I never liked the later restyle of the Savvy as much. The original grill, alloys and badge positioning looked much nicer in my opinion. A clean one of those would be good to hunt down. Sadly this was the era where Proton build quality was a bit pants. Things marked and scratched very easily and that engine needed worked to make decent progress. Quite fun when you did though

[@JonCoupland]

Totally agree

[@robertngreen6]

I like the styling of these. Smart little things. This one does need a few things doing to it though. I am sure you could find a mint one, some day!

[@JonCoupland]

I'm always on the lookout

[@stewartturner814]

Sensible decision. I was thinking £750 ,£1000 tops so too expensive. For me the killer is the abs light as could be expensive. Thinking you are better saving the money to save the older and in my humble opinion more desirable Protons . Great enjoyable video thou 😊

[@JonCoupland]

My thoughts exactly

[@HypaGames]

Deff not the one that got away, needs too much work and I would be sticking to Protons with Mitsubishi engines plus this Savvy just looks dull in the grey. The GTI was the one that got away with 50 odd k on the clock that you talked about, it's in collector condition and immaculate, I knew the car and think it sold to another collector. As a contrast I got a 1.3 Satria not long back mint condition no rust or faults one owner needed nothing apart from tyres with just under 9,000 miles on it, bidding went to £880, I had to put in 1000 just so it didn't go to cheap! Now has 13,000 on it, only catch is tax is a killer, 2001 car and for a 1.3 it's a silly £365 a year! So yes I would be patient Jon and wait for better ones unless you're just finding ones like these for content and not to keep etc.

[@JonCoupland]

Great advice! and a good way of looking at it! That was my thoughts and obviously i couldnt let my heart rule my head!

[@HypaGames]

@@JonCoupland Sounds good and yes agree and look forward to what you get next 🙂

[@thedeadstig123]

I went to go see the proton savvy when they were new at a dealer, it was only smallish dealer as well I thought the styling was great, I saw one in a bright metallic green colour, central exhaust, looked sporty with the yellow dials I was at college at the time training to be a mechanic and as soon as the dealer said "it's based on a Renault clio" I was completely put off As I knew how troublesome the mk2 clios were and the 1200 engines weren't great

[@JonCoupland]

Yes I have to agree - it honestly was horrible to drive

[@maximumattackrallying]

Probably a sensible decision in reality. An interesting car in some respects, but probably not that easy to get trim parts for, and not worth a lot in reality, even if it has been loved by its previous owner

[@JonCoupland]

Yes i agree

[@Lot76CARS]

That’s almost retail money, I think £800 max otherwise to put it right you’ll stay into a loss!

[@JonCoupland]

I totally agree - it was a strong offer from me if im honest

[@badbooks476]

Sensible decision Jon, alot of spannering needed to make that saleable. Ironically Holbeach had a Proton dealer, Massey O’Brien, after been Ford for years, so a nice Savvy might be tucked up safe somewhere. Years ago, We looked at a 5 year old Skoda Felicia 1.6 SLX estate @ Mill Hill garage, rare car even then, awaiting preparation ! scratched & chips all over, interior disgusting & headlining impregnated with dog hair, glove box full of dog biscuits, Salesman offered £100 off, if I cleaned it myself 🤣🤣🤣 & eventually admitted it was previously owned by a Newfoundland dog breeder,

[@JonCoupland]

Yeah i had the same thoughts!

[@mrmunchcorp]

Unless it is special (special edition or similar) then don't bother. You have plenty of cars so need to pick those which are a good example of the model to buy. Unless they are dirt cheap. Correct decision.

[@JonCoupland]

I thought the same too :)

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Never released you had reviewed one Jon.

[@JonCoupland]

Ah brilliant

[@chrisoncars4879]

Shame you didn't buy it really, looks a canny little thing, but sounds too expensive. They're a 1.2 Renault engine, so likely needs a timing belt too!

[@JonCoupland]

Couldn't let it get uneconomical sadly

[@sinorman231]

yes i think your right,, kinda quirky car but £500.00 tops,,i would drive one,, was there a two door version, am sure i knew an old boy that had one that i thought was a two door,

[@JonCoupland]

As far as im aware they are all 5 door :)

[@sinorman231]

you may be right was a couple years ago now it was a light purple sorta pinky colour if that makes sense, similar situation the old boy passed away am sure was a 58 plate ended up at we buy any car for i think 350 pounds,,@@JonCoupland

[@muhamadnazar5043]

savvy is old car.. Better new one an iriz.. More cheap ,more safety and more comfy..❤❤❤

[@JonCoupland]

😊👍

[@fhwolthuis]

Never saw one of these before! Are there many left? Maybe it's not your ideal car but still worth saving for somebody else to enjoy

[@JonCoupland]

There are quite a few about yeah :)

[@fhwolthuis]

@@JonCoupland OK, then better look for a better example ☺️

[@irfansyah9929]

The logo is not a lion but a tiger

[@JonCoupland]

You are right! Did i say lion (sorry)

[@irfansyah9929]

@@JonCoupland Yes mate you did...as a Malaysian I awaited for that moment

[@bradjohnson1627]

Sensible, too much money for the work needed.

[@JonCoupland]

I thought so too :)

[@angahsyber68]

Becoz proton using Renault engine for Savvy not many users in Malaysia this days rare to seeing one on the roads today 😅

[@rahmatfairulazwan185]

Beli proton savvy,ape barang...kan ada saga,iswara,wira,satria,waja,gen2..beli aje lah kereta proton lain2...Juara pun jgn dibeli..malu kat orang tengok😂

[@angahsyber68]

Dekat UK mana ada Juara bang dia beli je mana2 kereta Proton yg belum dicrap lagi 😅

[@RedzuanCiLz91]

Malu apa bosskur, yang penting ada geran di tangan.

[@fourtry]

Malu apa...aku di malaysia, sarawak....aku ada satu proton savvy R3....masih cemerlang lagi.... jaga dengan rapi di tangan aku... ❤