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Peugeot 408......, Launching Soon ? Now with pics... :D
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MTHB
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 Jun 12 2012, 10:16 AM
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Hi all,
I've been reseaching for a C-segment car for a while..testing most of the usual suspects...the pug 408 gives ticks most of the boxes.
One issue I have is the wiper..it seems the wiper is set for left hand drive and remains so even with right hand drive conversion. The wiper for passenger is longer and this means the driver side has less visibility....
I've asked the SA and he mentioned it's not a big deal ..(in short ask me to live with it). Did anyone else notice or is concerned about this and any reply from the SA to weather we can switch blades etc?
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MTHB
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Jun 12 2012, 10:40 AM
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QUOTE(Pogostik @ Jun 12 2012, 10:33 AM) Blame the French. They didn't do the conversion properly. AFAIK, you can switch the blade, but it will require a minor modification. The easiest way is to change the right blade to a longer one (brand new). But the left side will always pop out first and fall back last. There's nothing you could do about that. I don't know about 408 as I'm yet to see it but on 308, you can find some other improperly done conversions, such as the switch to open the hood (it's located on the passenger's door), the handbrake location, the reason why the shallow glove box. Yea....that's the problem with french cars. Even the UK specs are like that... I can live with the handbreak, petrol cap button, hood button and all but I have an issue with the wiper. That affects driving and safety.... Other than that, I think this is a good car to buy for the price. |
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MTHB
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Jun 12 2012, 01:15 PM
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QUOTE(Pogostik @ Jun 12 2012, 11:11 AM) Yes, the wipers did irritate me sometime but I don't think it will compromise the safety and the driving experience much. Most of the time, I didn't realize the wipers are 'reversed'. I just can tell from my own experience. Yours might be differ. Perhaps you can test the car during the rain to see and feel for yourself  Thanks for the feedback.....planning to..just to make sure it's not too much a of a problem. |
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