PROTON MPI (1989 - 1996)MPI的质子(1989至1996年)
Back in 1989, the Berlin Wall was about to come down and Soviet-bloc Skodas and Ladas were cheap but not yet cheerful.早在1989年,柏林墙即将回落,苏联集团和Ladasskodas被廉价但尚未开朗. Enter the Malaysian maker Proton, who spotted a niche in the UK for reliable, budget motoring without the jokes.进入马国制造者质子,发现一名在英国小生可靠、无驾驶预算笑话. Nowadays, Proton is an established name and tackles not just the vastly improved Czech cars but the South Koreans, too.如今,质子是既定的名称和处理不仅大大改善捷克车,但韩国也是如此. The technology is yesterday?s but if you're on a budget, you won't care about that.该技术是昨天?但如果你对收盘预算,你不会在乎.
HISTORY历史
Proton chose to call its first models simply by their engine sizes ?质子致电第一选择简单的引擎型号大小? 1.3 and 1.5.1.3和1.5. They arrived in Britain in 1989 and were based on Mitsubishi's old-model Lancer, though the styling was much modified.他们来到英国,并于1989年基于三菱的旧模式,鬼臼,虽然造型十分修饰. There was a restyle in October 1992 but, even so, the final 1996 versions weren?t much different from the ?89 models.1992年10月有一restyle但是,即使如此,1996年的最后版本统计学?笔太大不同?1989年的型号.
Trim levels started with GL progressing through GLS to reach the top model SE.修剪层次着手,通过化验谈GIS进步模范硒登攀. A more basic GE level arrived in July 1991.更基本葛水平1991年7月抵达. Body shapes were limited to a four-door saloon and a five-door hatch, called Aeroback.体型仅限于四门球馆、五门舱口,叫aeroback. The 1.3 and 1.5 litre engines produced a rather anaemic 68 and 75bhp but were updated to 12-valve spec in early 1991.1301.5公升引擎产生了相当微弱,但68月更新75bhp至12气门谱1991年初. This brought more power ?这使更多的权力? 78 and 86bhp respectively.78和86bhp.
The cars were renamed Mpi in October 1992, as multipoint fuel injection and an exhaust catalyst were added to both engines.MPI的车分别改称于1992年10月作为一个多点燃油喷射和尾气催化剂加两个引擎. Power outputs changed slightly to 74 and 89bhp.输出功率为74和89bhp略有改变. The styling was altered at the same time, with flusher-fitting bumpers, sleeker headlights and new taillights the major changes.变造的造型是在同一时间、同洗装修保险杠、头灯和装有taillights新的重大变化.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
Without wanting to be unfair to Proton, you'd be better off looking elsewhere if its performance, looks or the latest technology you're after.而不欲公平质子,就会被其他如业绩展望较佳,看来还是你以后的最新技术.
If, on the other hand, price, reliability (the Mitsubishi mechanicals were made under licence) and lots of equipment matter more, then this may well be the car for you.如果,在另一方面,价格可靠性(三菱下发了机电证)及许多事情设备更那么,这可能是车给你.
Perhaps surprisingly, these cars are not particularly cheap to run.也许出乎意料,这些车并不特别便宜办好. Servicing is needed every 6000 miles and fuel consumption is only around 35mpg, high by today?s standards in this class.6000年需偿还的每英里油耗仅约35mpg和高的今天?这个阶层的标准. Parts also tend to be more expensive than East European rivals.各地还往往比东欧对手.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
There tends not to be an enormous selection of these cars, mostly because their owners tended to hang on to them ?通常不会选择这是一项巨大的汽车、他们大多因为业主往往赖着不走呢? Proton's six-year powertrain warranty was a big drawcard.质子的六年保修一大动力场.
If you do find an '89 car, expect to pay as little as £200 for a 1.3GL saloon in a private sale.如果你找一个89车预期少付了200英镑,作为一个私售1.3gl球馆. You?ll even find something as late as a 91J 1.5SE Aerodeck for no more than £400.你?当地甚至找一个91j1.5seaerodeck迟不超过400英镑.
Looking at cars dealers still stock, prices start at around £600 for a 92J in 1.3GE saloon spec.股市交易仍然看车,价格为600英镑左右开始在92j1.3ge球馆光谱. Add £50 for a GL and £100 for a GLS.加上英镑100英镑和50元的化验谈GIS. Even a 97P 1.3GLS should be no more than £1,500.甚至97p1.3gls应该不会超过1500英镑.
The 1.5-litre saloon and hatchback models start at around £700 for a 92J GL while GLS trim adds just £100.1.5升、球馆展开hatchback型号为700英镑左右,而化验92j谈GIS浪刚刚加入英镑100. Later SL versions with central locking (from 94L) are about £1,000 and the SE, which has power steering, air conditioning, electric windows and central doorlocks as standard equipment, starts from £900.澳门与后来版本中锁定(从九亿四千一百万)约1000英镑和硒,有动力转向,空调、电动窗、中央doorlocks作为标准装备,从900英镑.
As for the last 96N cars, you'll pay from around £1,500 for a GLS saloon or £1,600 for an Aeroback.至于最后96n车,你就会付出大约1500英镑1600英镑,或一谈GIS球馆进行aeroback.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
Most models have a large helping of electric luxuries.最典型的一个大型豪华电动帮助. Check that the sunroof, central locking and all the windows work ?检查,天窗,中央锁和所有的窗户? repairs can be fiddly and expensive.可fiddly维修和昂贵.
Cars with optional air conditioning can give trouble, particularly if it hasn't been used regularly.空调车择能给麻烦,尤其是尚未使用习惯. With the engine running, set it to maximum cold with the fan running.与引擎,以确定它最大的冷风扇运行. If, after a minute or so, there's no cold air, you've got a problem.如果在一分钟左右,没有冷空气,你有问题. A new compressor won't be cheap but make sure it isn't simply low on refrigerant gas or that the compressor's drive belt isn't loose.新压缩机不会贱做到这并非单纯低,压缩机制冷气体或车带不松懈.
Mechanicals are well proven and uncomplicated but check for sloppy suspension indicating worn dampers and bushes.机电纯朴而被充分证明支票马虎心魄阻尼悬浮显示,草丛. It's worth checking for basics like oil leaks, though.它的基本价值如油漏查,虽然. In cars fitted with power steering, check the pump for whining noises and fluid leaks.在轿车装有助力转向,遏制噪声和流体泵牢骚泄.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
A new clutch assembly is around £100 and a full exhaust system about £255.新离合器装配和100英镑左右排气系统全部255英镑左右. A catalyst is about £295, a front wing about £95, a radiator about £150 (manual), a headlamp around £90 and a new alternator close to £400 for the genuine Malaysian item or £187 for a UK-sourced replacement.催化剂约295英镑,约一翼锋英镑95英镑左右的150散热器(手册)一英镑左右前照灯新发电机近90400英镑的真正马来西亚项目为187英镑或英国替代来源.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
None of these models is boy-racer material but then they were never intended as such.这些型号是男孩跑车物资但是他们则从不这样.
Starting life as a mid-Eighties Mitsubishi cast-off tells you all you need to know ?创世作为八十年代中期三菱铸客告诉你,你要知道吗? safe, if very uninspired handling and road-holding are what these cars are about.安全,如果处理非常缺乏创意和道路控股这些都是什么车.
OVERALL 总体
Sensible, if you don't mind (or possibly prefer) obsolete technology.理智,如果你不介意(或可能宁愿)过时的技术.
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