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 Peugeot 508, Ford Mondeo or VW Passat?, 3 good cars, 1 choice

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carpathia
post Apr 1 2012, 09:04 PM

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I have seen both 508 and passat (no time to test drive yet) but one thing is for sure, once you step into the 508, you will be seduced by the nice dash and seats. The 508 is one sexy car, not as sexy as a ferrari but still very nice. Even TOP GEAR also commented the same on how nice the 508 looks.

Passat, once you step in, you wont be wow by the anything, except the huge space and legroom. of course, this is a VW german car, so it is very sedated. Handling and power is exceptional but for comfort, i will go for 508.
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post Apr 1 2012, 10:58 PM

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Top Gear Season 17 ep 2

sleepy - what was the interest rate given to you when you got your 508 ? any special promo?
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post Apr 2 2012, 01:22 AM

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lot of optima folks that are below the 30 age group - - i guess the modern striking design attracts that segment

the 508 is more sexy classy look..... my wife and i love it...just waiting for the right time when we can book it

my ex boss ( 55yrs old ) bought the passat and he loves it.
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post Apr 2 2012, 03:25 PM

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hehehe....williamdudu, best you test drive both cars but something tells me you will definitely take the kia optima.


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post Apr 4 2012, 10:05 AM

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QUOTE(8772SS @ Apr 3 2012, 11:39 PM)
Glad that I did not wait for the Camry 2012 but got a 508 instead. For those of you who waited for the Camry 2012, please read the review at Finance Twitter. More expensive, less power, old design, etc. Priced at RM 183,000 for a conservative design?
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You made a right choice in buying the 508. the new camry price is just incredibly high without any wow factor or great things thrown in.
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post Apr 10 2012, 12:20 PM

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Technically you should be able to drive even without the key - a failsafe procedure in case you have problem with the key. Thats my opinion anyways


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post Apr 12 2012, 10:45 AM

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kenso77 - people who participated in the poll may not be even be in the market for a mpv or the right income to afford one.

to conduct a proper poll, you will first need to qualify the subjects in terms of income, age, intent and others.
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post Apr 12 2012, 02:22 PM

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i believe those who were looking for D class segment, a lot of people only went to see the camry, accord, passat, sonata and optima. A lot of people didnt even see the 508 due to the perception that french cars are unreliable.

case in point : my ex boss - he took the passat without even looking at the 508.

I for one, believe that those who have seen and test drove the 508, will definitely take it -
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post Apr 12 2012, 05:31 PM

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i only know one guy that owns a 308 and he faced none of the problems from what ahw mentioned, except the engine fuel cap issue.

now i am keen to hear from 508, 3008, 5008 owners if they face the same problems also....
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post Apr 14 2012, 07:23 PM

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QUOTE(kopi ice @ Apr 6 2012, 08:36 PM)
Ok. I think Ill join the 508 club. Your SA seems good and giving u so much free stuffs. Where did you get your car? I went to the one in TTDI and they kinda suck in terms of service.
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you are right mate. i was there today - no one bothered to tend to me and my family and they dont seem keen to even sell. went in there to test drive the 5008 as told by the naza hq but then was informed the car was not in ttdi.....

also...the 1.88% promotion was only meant for 308 and 207.....

 

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