tested the passat, passat CC and mondeo. Powerwise, i felt that mondeo and passat cc is quite close and the passat is slightly behind in term of power, size wise i think mondeo win hands down.

Can't comment on the 508 as not tested before... it think for a driver. no spec will beat the feel of the car after a test drive.

This post has been edited by vpam5221: Nov 2 2011, 06:37 PM

I initially told the SA that I wanted the car in Jan. But now, thinking of getting it as soon as possible so that I can enjoy my Dec holidays with the car. Have not spoken to the SA so far.

I was initially taken aback by numerous comments on jerky gearchanges for the 508 but later realised that it was for the semi-auto manual gearbox.

Would like to share reviews of the 508. Here's some.

http://arabwheels.blogspot.com/2011/05/tes...-lions-new.html

http://m.topcar.co.za/articles/FirstDrive/...CookieSupport=1

http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/lif...unts-on-the-508

http://www.carfever.info/Peugeot-508-Sedan-Specs/#

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/motor...-favourite.html

This post has been edited by 8772SS: Nov 3 2011, 08:58 PM

just to share this comprehensive review of the 508, too bad its in a language that we don't understand. but it shows alot of the 508 features, such as the directional lights etc..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IM-FBrzb5o&feature=related

Guys, I got confirmation today. My car is coming next week Already registered with WWA xxxx plate

WOIIII HOW CANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN? hahaha, omg happy for you! Which showroom you booked from?

Kampung pandan. You?

bangsar. =( nvm la.. wait wait! some booked 3 months before launch also can't get their 508 yet. zzz

He probably got a car which was cancelled by the previous buyer. Many such cases especially with new launches.

But sadly its all 2011 models. With the anticipated low resale value, i would rather wait for the 2012 models to come in. Probably around Feb/March 2012. This will give me enough time to check everything especially test drive and after sales service standards. With this car, the drop in resale value would be approx 15-20% in the first year.

Bingo, the other buyer couldnt secure a loan

Then pls pick me up. I need to test drive.

lucky you! =)

power-wise will choose ecoboost
exterior and interior + specs will choose 508
the other fella so expensive for nothing...

Ure 100% correct. I dont know why VW would price the Passat 1.8TSI at RM192K with so few specs. I understand they have a good engine and gearbox but surely for 192K you would expect to see the specs of the Peugeot 508 as well.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Nov 3 2011, 11:12 AM

btw, did your SA give you anything? Discount? Vouchers? Smart tags? Etc?

have you place your booking yet?

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Added on November 3, 2011, 11:46 amhaha! u also here? twin turbo? my myvi no turbo wan la..

This post has been edited by ar188: Nov 3 2011, 11:46 AM

No la. Alot more consideration to be done before i commit.

508 looks elegant......passat and mondeo looks normal already....

let me tell you why the placed the price at 190K, it is because they can, and it is because there will be people buying them.

Of course in VW you are buying the Engine and Gearbox, and in a 508, you buying luxury feeling. Anyway VW will probably hold a better value compare to Peugeot. Ford probably is the worst among the 3.

anyway there is practically nothing in the Passat, nothing special at all, just it is passat and it is a VW and it carries a DSG and TSI badge. And currently the hottest selling brand in malaysia, look at the amount of Golf TSI And GTI on the road. compare to 5 years ago. It is like it is everywhere.

But honestly, VW is really really pricy.

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Added on November 3, 2011, 1:07 pmslowly study first, dont take the rush, how you know suddenly the second batch comes with updated GPS navigation.

Then you probably get more out of it. Maybe by then when the Camry is out, you can compare even more cars. Then you can choose your pick.

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Added on November 3, 2011, 1:09 pmi would also like to sit at the back, hehe, though i may not be buying, just curious how does it feel.

This post has been edited by sonyman: Nov 3 2011, 01:09 PM

The rotary feels like twin turbo mah

This post has been edited by CoffeeDude: Nov 3 2011, 02:48 PM