wonder how many booked the 2.0 vs the turbo

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This post has been edited by lowpro: Jun 3 2012, 11:44 AM

Thanks bro, I think you got a fair deal. I also don't expect much seeing that Elantra SA also did not offer any good promo package for the new car.

No yet, this week school holidays so have to balik kampung. Can only test drive next weekend. I stay around Puchong, so will go back there as they promise test drive on the Kesas highway. Have you tested any other car before booking this 408?

Initially, was thinking of getting Elantra. I admit I was attracted by the design and tech, but now I am leaning more to 408. Dunno want to wait for Focus before deciding or not. I wasn't expecting 408 to price it at this price . But, I am expecting the Focus to price at 408T price for the 2.0. Dilemma, dilemma...

From specs and price, Elantra has the slight edge. If they price at RM105K for the 1.8, I would have booked it. Forte 2.0 at 98K looks good but old engine tech. But, Elantra charge so much but no power food window (don't ask ), rear tail light not complete, tweeter pun mau tipu, a lousy quality HU and I doubt the ICE is decent.

At least, I am paying more to get a decent quality, conti car and brand. No need to mod kau2 and void warranty. Tint, floor mat & coating and you are good to go. Performance, cabin space and quality guaranteed

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This post has been edited by ckwong111: Jun 3 2012, 12:01 PM

The car is very nice and the price is also very good. Some issues I have with it are the glove compartment is really small (meant to keep gloves only I think) and no volume control etc buttons on the steering wheel. Nice car with good leg, head and boot space though.

tiny glovebox is due to silly french not doing a proper conversion job. peugeot groups their volume controls on a stalk behind the right side of the steering wheel. you'll get used to it like all peugeot owners have and it is really very simple to use. only the 508 has it on the steering wheel.

Can control the volume through the stick behind the steering lah

Glove compartments are not meant for large things. It's really meant for small items like house keys & stuff. Volume control is on a lever behind the steering wheel. This does not spoil the sporty look of the steering wheel.

I was at their roadshow at 1 Utama and I must say the turbo feels better than the 2.0. The SA said that we could opt for the touch screen HU with additional RM3k, and the sports skirting for RM2k+. The smoked headlamp and sport rims r excluded. I guess we will be able to get better looking rims from 3rd party shops. The sup-ed up 408T is so damn tempting man!!

Hi can i ask you guys if you notice that the white color for the 408 turbo isn't the same as the white of the RCZ. I noticed its abit creamy white and not purely white. This is what i noticed from the puchong test drive unit for 1.6T. Any of you guys have saw the grey color of the 408?

Hi, interesting...can you PM the SA from which branch the offer you the touch screen HU and the sports skirting? I know, the sup-ed 408T is damn cun...

I think the SA is Balan from Nasim. The TTDI branch. I wonder how much would the total mod cost.

Thanks, I am guessing 5 figures $$$ mod for all. The smoke lamp and rim, I am not so keen unless it's to change to HID+DRL. Rim for the 408T is acceptable for me, will consider after the stock tyre needs changing 2 - 3 years down the road.

If mod everything, the car becomes like close to RM140K, then might as well consider K5...it has almost everything except Kimchi brand and performance on the lower end of the torque because the car is more heavy...

Figure can do HU with DVD+GPS+Reverse Cam (if got option) first...got cash then mod later for the exterior parts...

I've tested Elantra 1.8 and like you, I was also thinking of getting Elantra but it seems like I'm fated to end up with 408 when they annouce the price. So I tested both 2.0 and 1.6 and the rest is history. At first, I'm also thinking of waiting for the Focus but looking at their pricing, I may end up makan pasir

Power food mirror is legend!! (I'm a silent reader in Elantra thread)

SA at HQ said that body kit haven't arrived yet. Is it true that we can get it for additional 2k? I wonder where they're gonna placed the HU??

I only managed to see the white color from a far but yeah, it seems a bit creamy. HQ's test drive unit for 2.0 is grey color.

Updated my name in the list

2.0
1. kejusan
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Turbo
1.SKYjack - blue
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Dare to join us ckwong111, d1rTyd6n, kevinboey86

thanks for the input kejusan. So the grey is more on the light side or darker side? Did any of you all bought the car that has the option to upgrade to GPS or any touch screen
if so how much?

I'm very keen on the GPS. Infact was very disapointed the Premium did not come with it. Peugeot could have easily done this and factor the cost. Understand it will cost $3k. It is not an option but an after market choice. So am concerned if it will affect warranty and what mods are needed to the electrical system to fit the unit. Will go for it after a year if it will not void warranty and only if it is a plug and play system. French electric systems are quirky,don't want to mess with them!

This post has been edited by SKYjack: Jun 4 2012, 09:30 AM

ok tq bro. Didn't realise the volume control is behinde the steering wheel. Good info. On the glove box, I normally keep a torch and my smarttag in it. Don't think it will fit into this glove box though.

So i guess there will be no more GPS touch screen option for 408. Thanks!
Cause the SA told me that there are no upgrade options for 408. Not even the sports kit.

i just went to test drive today..i like 408T design..but it is not as comfort as 308T..dunno which to choose..dilemma..

You call up HQ? So this is official then? I was thinking of calling the Balan guy and check the full mod pricing...

Anyway, no HU option also good (if official), at least can "mati jantung" and no need "hati gatal" to think should or should not go for the HU and body kit upgrade at RM6K+

No choice, if HU upgrade must get from HQ/branch/authorized dealer, provided they provide warranty, else void warranty then really die looorrrr...

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Added on June 4, 2012, 5:41 pmHi 408 test drivers, I seem to get the same feedback on the 408T, which is the tuning for the 408T is not so comfortable. Can I say the not so comfortable part is only going through road impurities, like bumps, potholes, roads under construction, etc.?

If yes, does it mean the car is bumpy and with each impact, your backside will feel the bumps even more?

This post has been edited by ckwong111: Jun 4 2012, 05:41 PM

skyjack mention it was not an option but aftermarket choice. So i guess there isn't any option to include gps because the SA i asked didnt mention any upgrade options for 408