Yes the 408 is here. I was looking to get a used 407, but as soon as I got wind of the 408 and that too at $110k, just couldn't wait to see it in real life. Come launch day I was the early bird googling the 408 as if it was my prise calf.  You know what? I actually got disappointed. The car looked like a pumped up Vios. Man....that was a major setback for me,it was no where near the sleek  looks of the 407. However locked my disappointed emotions and took the turbo for a spin. This is when the smile came back to my face. The power,handling and feel were amazing. The 407 has very good handling, but with this car, Peugeot has raised the bar. The feedback by electro hydraulic steering is so precise, and has been tuned to the right tautness. There's heck of power ready at the tap to kick serious ass! The car is packed with various safety features which is important when you unleash those wild horses. I'm sold, the 407 may be a great looker,but the 408 takes you to another dimension in driving dynamics!Made my booking for the turbo today!

The turbo model is not all about speed only. Leather seats make it much more plush. I've said about the precise streering,which is very important to me. There are many subtle differences. More importantly the turbo model is packed with safety features. You said you are not the speeding type,which means you are cautious and prefer safety.
When you factories savings on road tax and savings from fuel,your monthly payment may be the same, or will differ very little. Don't forget the turbo model comes with 6 speed. Everymile you travel out station will cost less. Now surely that puts a smile on your face!

Hehehe........I guess you have set your mind on the NA, in which case,go ahead you'll love the car. Good luck bro!

Maybe.......what goes around comes around!

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Added on June 1, 2012, 9:05 am
Dilivery in 3 weeks. Interest at 2.44% Maybank,loan already approved,did not really shop around but understand all banks are about the same. Tried for www, prices are mad! If anything my delay will be in trying to secure a nice number.

@kejusan: Defensive driving only helps you so much when someone else brings you into a dangerous situation. Or you fall asleep at the wheel and when waking up have to make a quick evasive maneuver. That's when you'll be glad to have ESP. Of course you shouldn't drive so that you'll constantly use ESP.

Congrats!  Are you from KL? Can PM me any special package you got? Did you SA tell you when you can get your car? What colour did you choose?

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     

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?

I did some research and found out that the china 408 has a screen planted right on top of the dashboard, in the middle, above the 3 centre aircond vent. Not sure if the touch screen is just screen or a fully equipped HU. It does come with navigation as what the SA said. It would be great if we could get the HU embedded like the one in the 508.

So I guess we MIGHT get the body kit or we might not, now it depends on whether they plan to have another so called SPORTS version for the 408T. I also remembered asking about unlocking the ECU to have better top speed, which is over 215km/h. I know we won't be able to do 215km/h in any part of the highway in m'sia but it's good to know. He said can, but the warranty for the ECU will be void because of the unlocking. Don't know if Balan's words can be trusted though.

I would love to have my name on the list but I am in the midst of applying for my housing loan. It would be great to have a new car n a new house at the same time XD

That went on to be the 508 sedan....there is also 301 and 208 sedan to look forward in 2013....if Nasim decide to bring in...but those are compact types. Not same class as 408

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Added on June 5, 2012, 6:35 pm

I can tell you about the White...damn sexy...but damn hard to take care off...every day I wipe clean my car, weekend DIY wash.
Trouble with white cars is the water streaks that tend to become grey after dust stick on it. So after a wash, I go for a drive to let the water out, and then wipe dry again...a lot of work to make it look perfect...but its worth it.

Grey comes with body kit?....MOAR pictures pls....

Guy....I hope you wont be jelly when you open the spoilers

Ayiaa bro, you wiped out my excitement la....hehehe! I hope NASA brings in a nice facelift for the 408. Although I've booked the car, I still think it looks like a Vios on steroids!

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Added on June 6, 2012, 8:48 am
Me too. Was eyeing the red since the 308 intro. We seem to have the same eye for colours, as I've booked the blue........hehehe!

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Added on June 6, 2012, 9:02 am
I did not test drive the NA, but I can tell you definitely not. Peugeot has contiinuously raised the bar on handling.Before booking the 408 I was about to get a used 407. The 407has the same steering system as the 408NA although a different suspension layout. I pushed the car hard,no floating and stuck to the ground like a leach on a wall at fast corners. The steering feedback was poor,ie too light. I suspect you may encounter the same feel on the NA. Peugeot has again raised the bar by the electro-hydraulic steering on the 408 turbo.

NB: This is a very simple explanation for easy understanding, there's obviously a lot more.

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Added on June 6, 2012, 10:06 am
Got mine from Maybank.

Focus, I agree .... Mazda 3? Meh

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.

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

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

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.

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

Seems like blue is very popular

they told me 2-3 weeks for normal customer. Mine is priority so I just paid on Friday will know in a day or two when I get allocation.

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Added on June 11, 2012, 4:48 pm
got bronze ah?