Mazda3 shouldn't be too bad i guess since it has the same underpinning as focus, or am I wrong?

chassis could be shared but suspension tuning could be very different. same for citroen and peugeot.

So Mr Kenso. What's your verdict? Is it worth it to buy 408 compared to other C segment currently available in our market?

Wah .... me not that big head to say what's worth it or not. It all depends on your requirements, bro. After all, value is in the eye of the beholder.

good answer!

Hahaha..just want to know the opinion of automotive blogger who've test driven many cars I presume. I've already made my choice anyway.

Owh..and if in any way you're able to get the scheduled maintenance costing for the 408, do share it with us. Thanks!!

This post has been edited by kejusan: Jun 8 2012, 12:52 AM

Maintenance schedule, right .... will try to get my hands on it ASAP.

Another point I would like to highlight; 408 comes without any alarm, only immobilizers. At first, I was quite suprised as I thought it should come in standard in ALL cars. But then, I found out that Forte doesn't have any alarm and Elantra's alarm will only trigger 30 sec after the 'attempted robbery'. The SA told me that the immobilizer will prevent robbers from driving away with the car. Okay, one problem solved. But what about my belongings in the car? Can it be installed aftermarket? Will it avoid warranty?

If it's any consolation, a Golf which costs a whole lot more also does not have an alarm

Well, my concern is more onto the belonging that I have inside the car. Is it standard nowadays that most cars comes without alarm? I believe the current Civic do comes with alarm and even B segment cars do have alarm.

Any idea when the first batch will arrive? Was told fastest 1-2 months

So far, new owners are curious over this "alarm" thing.

Peugeot is a 'cold' car. I also simply park anywhere I like without any added safety locks. But if I drive my Vios...have to double lock with mechanical locks other than the supplied Alarm.

Peugeot can only be stolen if hijacked, stolen from home and the thief grab the keys or towed away.

Never put expensive stuff in the car, my dads 406 also got broken into...brady thief broke the side glass just to see whats in the glovebox. Actually, it dun matter what car you drive, those thief will always wanna break in your car to checkout whats inside, no matter your car got alarm or not.

For me I use the security tint..for what its worth.

And one more thing, your warranty will be void if you install an alarm...this I know. So you guys just get use to these thieves most undesirable cars.

This post has been edited by azbro: Jun 8 2012, 10:34 PM

I've booked the car last weekend and they told me that mine would be the first batch and would be ready in 3-4 weeks. He claim that since Malaysia will be the hub for RHD, only 380 units will be allocated to Malaysian market per batch.

Hopefully will come as fast as 3-4 weeks. Do update if you received your car

I remember one of 308 owners had his house broken in by thieves and drove off with his Pug. Few days later, the police found his car left beside a road. I guess even the thieves didn't know what to do with such a 'cold' car. LoL.

This post has been edited by Pogostik: Jun 9 2012, 12:29 AM

So 'cold' that even this thread is only on its 15th page while Forte's, Preve's and Elantra's thread has been so many versions already, even before their launch
But anyway, I like rare items and hopefully I'll get the support when needed

Anyone can provide me with URL to know exactly what mods were carried out on the 1.6 turbo engine to address reliability issues. I understand 6 mods were carried out. I'd like to know exactly what was done!

Huh? First batch coming in a month? Nearby my house here there's already 1 408 driving around with plate WWT xxxx

Could it be a test drive car?

No idea man. But usually test drive cars will be an SA inside. The car I saw yesterday has only 1 person in it