Had one of these for two years. Was sick!! Man I used it for everything from moving ply and cement for building projects, moving logs, camping trips, even towing small trailers. These things are so wicked. Sills went on mine, had em welded for an MOT and like you said it was a bit bodge. Getting another one soon hopefully though. I wish I never sold the first one. Loved your video mate. Props!
They are crazy handy aren’t they! Currently doing some work to mine, will have a video up soon hopefully. Sills are a bit questionable on this one, that’ll be the next job. Thanks for watching man!
@@jeffestrada6857 I've got one too! Like you, I find it extremely reliable, a cinch to park & easy to drive. Won't be selling mine anytime soon as I know these utes will become extremely sought after. The only main issue I have is that it's a bit sluggish on hills.
This car doesn't lose it value in the current market in Malaysia because of it's novelty, I think it may lose at most 15% of it's initial value. Not to mention since it's lancer based, a lot of people who owns the car knows it's cult following, except for those who actually bought for utility. Proton then was pretty "experimental" and produce lots of models compared to the current Proton, it was ahead of it's time but since it too much of a niche car it flopped locally. Proton also have a rebadged Mitsubishi Townbox but like the Jumbuck, sadly flopped but with a cult following.
An excellent review, and I also appreciated the comments from the other viewers. I didn't know you could use Mitsubishi Lancer parts on the Jumbuck for at least most of the front half. The crash test is a bit of bad news, and Great Walls [Chinese cheap utes] have a similar very low safety rating. I wonder if a crash/bull/nudge bar would improve safety a bit? These bars are only as good as their mounting points, so perhaps someone with more expertise could say if this is a good idea or not. Since the ride is improved with a small load in the back [which is the same for most utes] having a bull-bar might make the unit too front-heavy unless loaded. Possibly an aluminium crash bar would mitigate this? The trouble with modern utes [translation for non-Aussies: a small truck, often with a sedan-car type front end] is so many gadgets and complications, some good, some simply useless for a commercial type vehicle. In a low-price end vehicle, they probably won't work anyway.
even in its native country, they’re almost like an extinct species these days. to the point that if you spot one, most locals wouldn’t even recognize em haha
I got the last production Proton Jumbuck GL (2010) in Australia 🇦🇺 By the way the only reason they stopped importing these into Australia as it failed big time the ANCAP crash rating it didn’t even score one star out of 5! But cars are built to drive not crash 💥 Anyway.... It’s in Fantastic con with only 60,000 kms...about 37,000 miles... I love it ! It’s simple easy park/ drive economical and suits me to the ground. I use it for everyday stuff and loading my Husqvarna dirt bike in the back. I will go as far to say that it’s the best simple car I ever had. The only problem you cannot get an original genuine service manual from Proton. I tried all over the world including when I was in Kuala Lumpur the Proton dealer didn’t have any idea how to obtain one. Good luck with yours
Ahhh good to know! I have heard about the awful crash ratings. I’m sure you guys don’t have the rust issues we have here, super jealous! I couldn’t agree more, the simplicity is why it’s so desirable. Thanks for the info dude 🤘
DNG TV Mine has no rust at all didn’t really think much about rust or corrosion until you mentioned it, I suppose your right about being in Australia as the weather in general is kind to cars and vehicles I suppose... good luck mate 👍
I've got one and its perfect for me. I am going to do a rebuild soon as the body is still in great condition. Some parts are hard to get like the coolant pipe from the water pump, radiator hoses, exhaust hangers. A reco engine is going in along with new extractors and exhaust system, front end, radio, radiator, tonneau cover. Simply worth keeping on the road
@@sodokas23 Thanks. Certain parts are hard to get and it would be easier if parts were on eBay. Prices from the car wreckers in Australia are ridiculous. One tail light is $400aus and a coolant cross over pipe from England was far more. I am doing my JUMBUCK up cause it is well built, and a very reliable ute. I have driven 170klm per day for the last 4 years and its never let me down
Had one of these for two years. Was sick!! Man I used it for everything from moving ply and cement for building projects, moving logs, camping trips, even towing small trailers. These things are so wicked. Sills went on mine, had em welded for an MOT and like you said it was a bit bodge. Getting another one soon hopefully though. I wish I never sold the first one. Loved your video mate. Props!
They are crazy handy aren’t they! Currently doing some work to mine, will have a video up soon hopefully. Sills are a bit questionable on this one, that’ll be the next job. Thanks for watching man!
The best part from this car is it uses leaf spring instead of normal absorber for rear side.
My dad has one, and the engine being swapped to 4G93.. lots of love for your Jumbuck!
Nice video. I am from Malaysia and Proton Arena is hardly seen here nowadays. I am surprised that this car still exist outside the country.
That’s crazy to hear. In England they are very rare too. I’ve never seen another one on the road! Very thankful to have found one 😅
Yeh mate I have the last production (2010) here in Australia 🇦🇺
@@jeffestrada6857 keep em mate.....im pretty sure...some.malaysian will look for it .. even tho it is from another country...
@@jeffestrada6857 I've got one too! Like you, I find it extremely reliable, a cinch to park & easy to drive. Won't be selling mine anytime soon as I know these utes will become extremely sought after.
The only main issue I have is that it's a bit sluggish on hills.
This car doesn't lose it value in the current market in Malaysia because of it's novelty, I think it may lose at most 15% of it's initial value. Not to mention since it's lancer based, a lot of people who owns the car knows it's cult following, except for those who actually bought for utility. Proton then was pretty "experimental" and produce lots of models compared to the current Proton, it was ahead of it's time but since it too much of a niche car it flopped locally. Proton also have a rebadged Mitsubishi Townbox but like the Jumbuck, sadly flopped but with a cult following.
An excellent review, and I also appreciated the comments from the other viewers. I didn't know you could use Mitsubishi Lancer parts on the Jumbuck for at least most of the front half. The crash test is a bit of bad news, and Great Walls [Chinese cheap utes] have a similar very low safety rating. I wonder if a crash/bull/nudge bar would improve safety a bit? These bars are only as good as their mounting points, so perhaps someone with more expertise could say if this is a good idea or not. Since the ride is improved with a small load in the back [which is the same for most utes] having a bull-bar might make the unit too front-heavy unless loaded. Possibly an aluminium crash bar would mitigate this?
The trouble with modern utes [translation for non-Aussies: a small truck, often with a sedan-car type front end] is so many gadgets and complications, some good, some simply useless for a commercial type vehicle. In a low-price end vehicle, they probably won't work anyway.
Jumbuck Pride!
Looking for a video like this for ages. Looks in great nick too. More jumbuck vlogs!
Thank you 😎 we’ll keep em coming!
even in its native country, they’re almost like an extinct species these days. to the point that if you spot one, most locals wouldn’t even recognize em haha
yeah, I remember Maxis and TM use to have a fleet of them although they're now pretty much extinct.
My first car is a jumbuck. It was sat at a scrap yard for 5 years, now slowly coming to life again
That's awesome man!
I got the last production Proton Jumbuck GL (2010) in Australia 🇦🇺 By the way the only reason they stopped importing these into Australia as it failed big time the ANCAP crash rating it didn’t even score one star out of 5! But cars are built to drive not crash 💥
Anyway....
It’s in Fantastic con with only 60,000 kms...about 37,000 miles...
I love it !
It’s simple easy park/ drive economical and suits me to the ground. I use it for everyday stuff and loading my Husqvarna dirt bike in the back. I will go as far to say that it’s the best simple car I ever had. The only problem you cannot get an original genuine service manual from Proton. I tried all over the world including when I was in Kuala Lumpur the Proton dealer didn’t have any idea how to obtain one.
Good luck with yours
Ahhh good to know! I have heard about the awful crash ratings. I’m sure you guys don’t have the rust issues we have here, super jealous!
I couldn’t agree more, the simplicity is why it’s so desirable. Thanks for the info dude 🤘
DNG TV
Mine has no rust at all didn’t really think much about rust or corrosion until you mentioned it, I suppose your right about being in Australia as the weather in general is kind to cars and vehicles I suppose... good luck mate 👍
I've got one and its perfect for me. I am going to do a rebuild soon as the body is still in great condition. Some parts are hard to get like the coolant pipe from the water pump, radiator hoses, exhaust hangers.
A reco engine is going in along with new extractors and exhaust system, front end, radio, radiator, tonneau cover. Simply worth keeping on the road
All parts this ute still avalable in malaysia..just order from there mate
@@sodokas23 Thanks.
Certain parts are hard to get and it would be easier if parts were on eBay.
Prices from the car wreckers in Australia are ridiculous. One tail light is $400aus and a coolant cross over pipe from England was far more.
I am doing my JUMBUCK up cause it is well built, and a very reliable ute. I have driven 170klm per day for the last 4 years and its never let me down
i regret selling mine, so useful
. Stuck to the road like glue
These look great with the cc sedan Front/ce wagon front
Modified it, u can see it on Geleri Kereta channel
when it came out, most people despise it here . now its a rare thing and everybody are looking for it. funny times.
alright, i will buy this car. Thanks for review mate
I have one before and use it for bussines selling fishes in the village, I'm from Malaysia btw
That’s awesome!
This car are now overprice in second value market in Malaysia. Can't afford it 😢
That sucks. They’re still quite cheap here but a lot of them are in pretty bad condition unfortunately
@@hardshoulder4829 it almost 10k usd here
change front bumper to evo 3 broo look rare
they cant change cos illegal.
Just bought one 2004 gls 1.5 petrol.. I'm loving it
glorious yate thought i recognized the roads
Niceee car proton
Many convert to GSR
We may take a similar route 👀
Hi Great Vid thinking of getting one, can you tell me what is the payload and what is MPG average, cheers.
About 35mpg and about 500kg i believe buddy 👍
Here in Malaysia this car no one want to buy it , I don't think so in other countries this car is valuable price and rare.
We’re the steel wheels just straight from a BMW mini? They look really good on it 😎
They were indeed! Quick pick of paint and they look pretty tidy. Can be had nice and cheap, think I paid £50 for them 👍
I wish we got these in the US.
US have V8 ute they are way better.
its rare nowdays
convert it to evo 4 pleaseee
Anyone know where I can get 2 original rubber floor mats for Jumbuck?
How did you fit your bicycle on your jumbuck, for it to stay steady?
do you still have it ?
How much is tax?
Lancer UTE
Convert to evo 3 bruh..
U need 4g63T