High cost maintaining Perdana Executive V6 is impossible but happening

MB Datuk Ahmad Said had said it had cost the state government RM1.175 million to maintain their fleet of 16 Perdana cars over a span of four years. On the contrary, Proton dealers said it is impossible that it costs more than RM100,000 annually to maintain the Perdana Executive V6.

Undeniably, it is happening. Should the quality of Perdana Executive V6 be questioned, or otherwise as an excuse to buy a more expensive car or “something fishy” about the bills?

It is impossible that it costs more than RM100,000 annually to maintain the Perdana Executive V6, say Proton dealers.

Proton Edar Dealers’ Association Malaysia (PEDA) said this in response to Terengganu state government’s decision to replace the Proton Perdana Executive V6 with Mercedes Benzes as official cars, citing high cost of maintenance and faulty gearboxes.

Association president Wan Ahmad Sepwan Wan Abd Rahman claimed there could be “something fishy” about the bills.

PEDA, which represents more than 180 dealers, said new Proton models are given full warranty for the first two years.

“We hope that there is a thorough investigation to ensure that the repairs were made by honest parties, and that the state government was not over-charged.

“Whatever it is, don’t insult Proton as an excuse to buy a more expensive car,” he said in a statement.