my wife know from SA that pug 408 is gonna increase the price with another3k within this 2-3 months, is this true?

well, just back from ford showroom after test drove again pug 408 1.6t.

ford are launching all new ford focus sport. and sport plus mid of sept.

with RM115888.00 for Ghia titanium and
RM128888.00 for Ghia titanium plus

with so many features like ford always do.

but the SA claim that this 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection l4 DOHC 16v, FC can do somewhere 6.5L/100km 100% highway and mix 5050 about 7L/100km. cos it's direct injection.
but now i just noticed pug 408 1.6 thp also using direct injection what....

any comment on the handling wise?

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Added on August 31, 2012, 6:55 pmbtw, i went to mazda showroom to see mazda 3 2.0 again.
oredi sien with the mazda interior which i feel not bad b4.
no offence to m3 fans. cos the judgement may vary for anyone.

beside that found that there's torque vectoring control in new focus.
do 408 have this feature? or it's similar to traction control?

This post has been edited by ken_twh: Aug 31 2012, 06:55 PM

go test drive bro. in mid sept. then u may know u bought the right car. lol

http://www.autoworld.com.my/v2/news/nb_det...=RT.ATC.CAR.BTW

i think it's fair enough the comment of both 308 and ff. (old model)

As the contest progressed, we found that the Focus to be a far smoother car to drive than the fidgety 308. When we showed the car some twisted roads, we had inadvertently opened the door for the Focus to mount a spectacular comeback into the contest. As far as ride & handling is concerned, the Focus completely outclasses the 308.

Now, this is not to say that the 308 isn't a competent handler. It is. Shod with 225/45 R17 tyres, and with a stiffer suspension setup compared to the Ford, the 308 can, on some occasions, corner harder and faster than Focus. But this comes at a serious price - comfort.

While it is probably fair to assume that the crowd looking at a 308 Turbo is likely to put cornering prowess above comfort in their list of priorities, but the fact is that the Focus sacrificed a lot less comfort than the 308 to achieve similar levels of handling levels.

Ford's insistance on using the renowned Control Blade multi-link rear suspension instead of the 308's torsion beam setup sees the Focus reaping handsome dividends in its ride and handling balance. Surface irregularities that are dismissed with nonchalant ease by the Focus are transmitted, undiminished, into the cabin of the 308.

No doubt, the 308 is more addictive to drive on the straights, but on twisted roads, the car you'd want to take is the Focus. Where the 308 launches itself from corner to corner with the mountain of torque at its disposal, the Focus just flows along with remarkable smoothness. The only complaint on the Focus is that its steering lacks weight compared to the 308 - which is great for parking, but a little less inspiring when cornering hard.

Our pick between the two is that the Focus is the better driver's car. Its torque deficit against the 308 did not prove to be an issue, but its transmission certainly did. The Focus still wins this portion of the contest, but the hesitant and dimwitted nature of its gearbox prevented a more emphatic victory.

at the end. still pug 408 win our heart.

btw. my fren tell me 308 is still consider cbu france but 408 cbu china.

the SA sales talk 408 ckd gurun and import part from france is bull shit?

+1

btw, read some post from other forum that the 308 owner claim the air cond isn't cool enough.

is that true or the air cond take more time for cooling.

anyone of u got this problem? pls share. tyvm.

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Added on September 3, 2012, 12:29 ambtw, why dun u guys create a 408 club page..

This post has been edited by ken_twh: Sep 3 2012, 12:29 AM

I just check the china's pug 408 and i noticed they are going to launch the 408 1.6t soon. mean 408 with 1.6t assembly is 1st launched in the world?

no worry, they're just put in 308 1.6 turbo prince engine into china 408 chasis. with new tuning..should be better to old tuning.

http://www.peugeot.com.my/discover/model=408-asean/
http://www.peugeot.com.ar/descubri/408/sedan-4-puertas/

at the 408 sport there. i found that the engine is different? true a?

auto form and sound proofing will help?

btw, i heard that there's 1 plug and play ecu board can be applied on 308 turbo to boost up the car faster ah.....anyone of u know that?

RaceChip™ PRO Tuning Box. Made in Germany

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1894881/all

http://www.mudah.my/RaceChip+PRO+Tuning+Box-17029122.htm

dunno can applied on 408 anot.onli turbo charged

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Added on September 4, 2012, 9:08 pmhttp://www.peugeotclubmalaysia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=18550&sid=2c0b532362ca7e9adfb240fcfc793e84

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Added on September 4, 2012, 9:08 pmMade in Germany and comes with 3 years warranty. No modification of wiring or plugs required. 100% original Peugeot sockets and can easily be reverted to original status when the kit is removed. It is transferable to other same model cars. Effect is similar to ECU remap but transferable.

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Added on September 4, 2012, 9:09 pmpoison - poison lol

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Added on September 4, 2012, 9:13 pmlol . btw see this also
http://ahw308.blogspot.com/2012/07/tuning-...-ugly-side.html

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Added on September 4, 2012, 9:27 pmhttp://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showtopic=101366
this one sound cheaper. but dunno how much

This post has been edited by ken_twh: Sep 4 2012, 09:27 PM

just for sharing and ...

http://club.autohome.com.cn/bbs/thread-c-987-6771148-1.html

it's china's version 408 problem answer by a owner. as what he claim.
but all chinese...

for fun.

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Added on September 6, 2012, 10:23 pmgoogle translation : copy and paste

1.A car in front of a crack (the hood), design problems - I think that is very nice, is not a problem
2 power steering oil spill - this is indeed, the new car has personally do not think what the problem (follow-up observations reported in the hair)
The three hub style quality is not good, all models are a kind - very good-looking style, quality is no problem
4 rear wheel and body gap - this has made my job post Q & A, absolutely no problem.
5 uphill obvious sense of frustration - the transmission downshift can feel uphill, but is not clearly frustrated (after all, 4AT)
6 the steering wheel is not integrated multifunction - rely on, which is also called a problem, in fact, a lot of function buttons on the steering column, just not designed steering wheel.
7 general audio - responsibly say, the effect is very good, As audiophiles, have yet to consider modifications it
8 and other vehicles for too long - this does not say, anyway, I mention are cars
9 Trunk handle - indeed not, but I did not feel inconvenient
Also open the door after 10 Lasuo car dangerous (it is said to facilitate escape) - true
 
- Everyone has his own views on the 11307 platform adapted car, also opportunistic change a name
12 Deluxe Edition leather, top with a version of GPS, the retrofit also expensive and does not integrate any function - fart. What my configuration has the original GPS function is complete, another day on the detailed job.
13 no tire pressure monitoring - this does not, this price is not a lot of them did not you?
The 14 rear middle seat Taiko, sitting uncomfortable - this is indeed, but did not feel uncomfortable
15 door storage space is not cut off, easy to pour water bottles - asking for too much!
16 foreign countries do not have this car (can not refer to the Euro-NCAP collision standard scores) - I do not know, this is not the right to speak
17 car standard is not replaced with new logo-I also like the new standard
18 invisible car nose - What does it mean? ? ? Motorcycles, bicycles can see the nose
19 no seat electric heating function - I was in Chengdu, this feature also do not have access
20 to chrome decorative too many significant vulgar - I feel nice, very nice, this only we own eyes!
21 hard suspension, afraid deceleration zone - Japanese car suspension style soft
22 brake disk is too small - my brakes good
 23 seat prop can not be adjusted - this did not understand the
 Electrically adjustable 24 co-pilot - this position insisted electrically adjustable.
25 idle shaking, very shaking - this is all nonsense, anyway, I do not shake
26 new car just left the question constantly, always people fear - alarmist, do not talk nonsense and misleading everyone! ! !
Summary: I chose to elect 408 my transfer did not leave a trace of regret, I like! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

This post has been edited by ken_twh: Sep 6 2012, 10:23 PM

http://club.autohome.com.cn/bbs/thread-c-987-7446138-1.html

they got this http://img.autohome.com.cn/album/2010/7/23...a65fdcd155f.jpg

i thought this is engine bottom cover. no? is ur pug 408 got this?

suppose to be this...
http://club.autohome.com.cn/bbs/thread-c-987-15433008-1.html

http://www.autoimg.cn/album/userphotos/201...16_14fa9616.jpg
http://www.autoimg.cn/album/userphotos/201...9f_11dccf9f.jpg

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Added on September 7, 2012, 7:04 pmi think i hv to declare myself that i'm not condemn 408 but sharing all the problem may happen.

i think my gf may be going get a 408 if she hvn't change her mind yet this 408 is really value for $.

my fren also wanna get new car and he still set his mind on mazda 3 2.0. both nice car.

This post has been edited by ken_twh: Sep 7 2012, 07:04 PM

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Added on September 16, 2012, 4:49 pmhttp://price.52che.com/peugeot-408/news-4399122.html

both gearbox is the same? but only the sticker difference.

This post has been edited by ken_twh: Sep 16 2012, 04:49 PM

gonna poison my other fren who is going test drive elantra other especially peugeot both NA and 1.6thp this weekend. will ask him go test out new ford focus 2.0 also.

same engine, but different tuning...don't shoot me if i get wrong.

bro, mind to share which sa?
guy or gal? someone who talk very fast and not clear?
or young guy?