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The Perodua Myvi is King, even in the UK

Typically, cars left sitting for an extended period can encounter various issues, including an inability to start. However, this is not the case for the Perodua Myvi.

In addition to having the remarkable ability to ‘fly’ and tailgate supercars on the highway, the Myvi can also be started normally, even after lying unused for years. It’s little wonder that the hatchback has earned the title of King.

The extraordinary quality of the Myvi was recently demonstrated by its owner from the United Kingdom in a video that has gone viral on social media.

The man recorded the video as a farewell to his Myvi before disposing of it. However, he was astonished when the car, which had been left neglected for nearly five years, started up easily.

Not only that, the engine also sounds like as if it had been driven regularly over the years.

In the video, the Myvi owner expressed some regret about having to dispose of his old car.

“I’m regretting it but you are not going to change my mind,” he said.

“Rather than scrapping it, maybe try to get it to the MOT (Ministry of Transport). Because someone is selling it for £2,000 still,” he added.

 

Proton Arena ‘GTi’ for sale in the UK, for RM14.7k only!

THE Proton Arena is among the national car company’s models that didn’t sell well initially, but is now in high demand. The price is still steep, a brief survey on sales websites shows prices are still around RM25,000 to RM35,000.

However, in the United Kingdom (UK), there is a Proton Arena for sale at only £2,500 (RM14,739)! The Arena is known as the Proton Jumbuck in export markets such as the UK and Australia.

Not only is the price quite attractive, but this yellow Proton Jumbuck unit is even ‘copied’ with parts from the Satria GTi!

This can be seen in the front bumper, side fenders, and interior parts such as the dashboard, Recaro seats, pedals, and original GTi carpets. Quite handsome, if I may say so myself…

According to its owner, Paul Atkinson, who advertised the Jumbuck on the Proton gti owners UK page on Facebook, the engine is also from the GTi, a 4G93P 1.8-liter 16-valve unit.

The Proton Jumbuck GTi is painted in a sporty yellow color. It is further given a rally image with items such as WRC side mirrors, mud flaps, 15-inch white Momo rims, and the writer’s favorite, a pair of round spot lights at the front!

According to Atkinson, the Jumbuck is being sold because there have been changes to its design. “Jumbuck’s are getting quite rare now and especially modified ones,” he said.

“It always gets lots of compliments and is pretty quick for what it is (circa 140bhp), early Evo engines do drop straight in.

“MOT until August 2024, 100,000 miles, and the car is in Grantham, Lincolnshire,” Atkinson wrote.

Imagine if this Proton Arena were available in Malaysia, its price would surely easily reach RM55,000. Perhaps even more. This is because its other specifications are also quite tempting.

Below, we list what Atkinson shared:

Modifications:

• Satria GTi engine and gearbox (1.8 16v)
• Hockley exhaust manifold
• Custom stainless exhaust
• Pipercross induction kit
• Satria GTi interior
• Deep dish steering wheel
• Rearview camera
• CB radio
• Satria GTi body kit (front bumper & arches)
• Evo front suspension
• 15” Momo alloys (recently refurbished)
• 195 50 15 Avon ZV7 tires (new)
• WRC-style mirrors
• WRC-style mud flaps
• Rally spot lights
• Truckman cab
• LED rear work lights
• Air horns
• Tow bar
• Rear step