I always let the engine running idle for a while before switch it off, most of time after the fan shuts off. Peugeot didn't install turbo timer but the fan will keep spinning until it cools down the turbo even after the engine is switched off.

One more thing, it's not necessary to shut all electronics, like radio and air conditioner, off before kill the engine (although I always do that out of habit). When the engine starts, there will be a short delay before those electronic will be switched back on (if you didn't switch them off the last time you killed the ignition).

hi, already collect your car?how the experience?hehe

So it is necessary to ignition on and wait a few seconds before staring. Is there any indication of system stabilisation.

yes collected but used a little here and there as still using trade plates (register on monday only).

wife screamed, did not like it at all, said the 407 looks better, yak yak, yak.....but what the hell does she know about the motor? yes we had a 407 before this and just sold it off.

driving the gar - as comfortable as the 407 but so much better power delivery! i am not particularly thrilled with the shape - 508 is nice - someone mentioned altis on steroids, that is so true. However, i am very happy with the overall comfortable driving experience and then to top it all, you feel like you're in a sports car till you get out and take a look at it.

Pictures later...

Hehehe......I don't blame your wife bro. I felt exactly that at first look of the 408. 407 is so sleek and sexy. However when I test drove the turbo,instantly knew this is what I wanted. Especially the feel of the electro-hydraulic steering is superb,much better than light steering of the 407. The exterior slowly grows on you.

Turbo timers are thing of the past bro...now its all electronically controlled.

What I do is after running like above 170km/h on the highway or really rev the car, a short 2 minutes of cruising abt 80~100kmh before stopping is good enough.

If you want to cool your engine down...never drive below 50km/h...the air inside the engine bay is not moving at all.

inb4...Why Turbo Glows red question...haha...cabut

This post has been edited by azbro: Jun 17 2012, 07:36 PM

So if I just potter around town and get back home,I could shut down,take the key out. The electronics will sufficiently cool the engine?

For normal driving, Yes, just take out the keys, i can tell you, so far there have been no issues that the Engine overheat due to this. Not even one case.

But if you hentam the turbo, better cruise at about 80~100 for 2~3 minutes before reaching destination.

I could've bought Forte or Elantra instead. Both cars perform slightly above average in some department and even wins in some of it when compared to 408. But IMHO, 408 outshine in driving pleasure, comfort and NVH, just to name a few. So in the end, I ask myself, should I settle for car that score above average in overall or car that score significantly in departments that matters to me. The rest, as they said, is history.

But each individual will have different needs and opinion..

This post has been edited by kejusan: Jun 17 2012, 11:36 PM

SKYjack,

Can you pm me where you book your car?
Just now i called again my SA to double confirm the waiting list and he said, mine will get chassis number by this week and after that i have to pay the balance upfront payment.5 days after the payment can pick up the car.
Very happy to hear that but not sure can trust my SA or not.

Hope can get by next week.haha

Thread for Peugeot 408 at Autoworld Forum.

http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?sh...ic=87781&st=210

Hey bro sounds fishy la! Booked mine at NAZA WORLD HQ PJ, next to Fedral Hwy. Once you get the chassis number go to HQ and have it checked out. They can confirm and will gladly stop it if it's any fraud.

Well my wait is 3 more days. If my tender is unsuccessful,then delima, Contengency plans also don't look too good at the moment!

As long as all payment is done at Nasim showroom and get the official reciept and ask the Manager to sign it in front of you is good enough.

I dun think Nasim wanna play hanky panky with all the official documents.

Sabar bro...car sure come..

And remember to ask for Petrol Full tank...cos most of the time, when we ask for umbrella or pen whatever...they always say no stock.

Sorry my mistake

This post has been edited by SKYjack: Jun 18 2012, 06:25 PM

Just now got called from my SA told that car already allocate for me and already have chassis number.asked me when can i settle full upfront payment.

will go for check once have oppurtunity.

SA also asked me if i want an option DVD+GPS+reverse camera for rm3600
Panel tinted (UV and safety) for rm 1700

I said want to think first. Can you all give opinion on this matter?

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Added on June 18, 2012, 7:24 pmOk bro,will request that one.

Tq

This post has been edited by din5353: Jun 18 2012, 07:24 PM

The Forte & Elantra are good and might probably provide hassle free motoring than Pugs. I was very close to booking the Optima,it definitely looks sexy and sleek than the 408. As for drivng comfort,i might place the Optima a stage higher. Before someone shoots me down, I know the cars are in different segments. I was being flexiable here and didn't really mind a C or D segment car! However the Optima's engine nose level troubled me a lot,where else the 1.6 turbo Pug reffed freely and effortlessly. Finally like you said,each one makes the decision on what is important to oneself!

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Added on June 18, 2012, 7:41 pmI've already paid for UV & security tint,Autogard,$2k after SA discount voucher. I'll be doing a fair bit of long dist runs and decided these are important with our weather. Am very keen on the DVD+GPS+reverse camera, if fitting it does not void warranty. At the same time keen on the portable ones that can also detect speed traps. I am pretty sure I'll be regularly exceeding speed limits especially with this sweet engine! So have not made the final decision!

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Added on June 18, 2012, 7:48 pmTks bro that's good info. As for high speed hentam,sure la every now and then......hehehe! How not to with this sweet engine! Anyway always get caught in traffic jams on the way back home, so I suppose this actually helps our engine!

This post has been edited by SKYjack: Jun 18 2012, 07:48 PM

SA also asked me if i want an option DVD+GPS+reverse camera for rm3600
Questions:- What brand? Warranty by? GPS software and updates FoC? How big the screen size? Got brochure to check the specs?

Panel tinted (UV and safety) for rm 1700
Questions:- What brand? Visible Light Transmitted? Visible Light Reflected? Ultra Violet Rays Rejected? Infrared Heat Rejected?

Full range of Peugeot 508 launched, including the all powerful 2.2litre diesel turbo with 450Nm torque

http://www.kensomuse.com/full-range-of-peu...nd-first-class/

Poison ppl is it?

What about our diesel quality,suitable for this engine?