Re: Discussion proton Jumbuck

Daryl Walford wrote:
> Klompmeester wrote:
>> "Pit" <spamlister@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
>>
news:a75a8cf4-5acc-427e-9afb-9e40b0b06cb2@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> There are a few of these things about the area . Had the chance to
>>> drive one and not as bad as I expected ( I hate proton products)
>>>
>>> A Wholesaler mate has offered me a dented roughy late 2006 plated
>>> model for Under 6 grand ( about 2 panel & paint )
>>> so all schmicked up would owe less than 7700
>>>
>>> But would be ok as a bush runabout as is ( been rear ended slightly
>>> driven between posts and a tree branch fell across bonnet - looks sad
>>> but chassis
>>> Years ago I had a Brumby  drove it into the ground and when sold it
>>> got more than I paid for it and loved the thing
>>> I hear via xmas & Birthday cards that it is still going strong -
>>> amazing!!
>>>
>>> In a what if moment  thought hang on ------ it is a sort of brumby
>>> like thing but no 4wd . :(
>>
>> You don't want any Proton, at any price!
>>
> 
> Are you saying that out of practical experience?
> I know 2 people who own them and neither vehicle has problems.


I know a Security guard with one
he has had it for 5 years now, it's done almost 500,000klms and still 
going strong
used it for carting a dog cage with two dogs


Kev