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uturn
post Jun 4 2012, 09:46 PM

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QUOTE(kejusan @ Jun 3 2012, 11:12 AM)
You've got PM. I booked it from peugeot HQ and I pick the blue color. He told me car can be delivered in 3-4 weeks. U booked already?
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Hi Kejusan..mind pm me oso on ur package.. i'm oso interested in this car..
after waiting sooo long for elantra, i've found that the car does't suit my needs. Now i feel that the 408 is just nice for me. No power food window, no sun roof... no extra headache.. smile.gif
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post Jun 5 2012, 12:42 PM

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Maybe kan look here for GPS + Navi..
www.oemcargps.com/peugeot-408-gps-navigation-c-118_689.html
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post Jun 5 2012, 08:33 PM

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I'm wondering if any u guys hv test drive the 2.0 at high speed..does it have the floating feeling?..& how is the NVH?


Added on June 5, 2012, 8:58 pm
QUOTE(SKYjack @ Jun 5 2012, 05:54 PM)
Wow looks fabulous. Hope this comes as facelift later.Very nice!
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I believe this is the 301 that was launch after the 408 for central europe.


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post Jun 6 2012, 10:18 AM

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QUOTE(SKYjack @ Jun 6 2012, 08:42 AM)

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. icon_rolleyes.gif

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

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Aiyah.. why can't they just use good 'ol hydraulics..these motorised driven/electro thingy just doesn't give u any feeling arr.. I've bought a myvi 1.5 last Dec and now trying to find a replacement for my 8 y.o Getz.. just cant find a car that gives the same feeling as the Getz.. sad.gif
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post Jun 6 2012, 03:08 PM

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QUOTE(nicemamak @ Jun 6 2012, 11:22 AM)
May be u deserve to get something better than gets rclxms.gif
Not necessary always the same as gets.... rclxm9.gif
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That what i'm trying to do.. biggrin.gif
but have yet to find a car that suits me...really wish we have more station wagon type here..
The 408 is my last hope..not yet test drive the car..but so far the specs is to my liking..
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post Jun 7 2012, 11:02 AM

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QUOTE(SKYjack @ Jun 6 2012, 06:52 PM)
I think you got me wrong. The NA is fully hydraulic. It is light, unrealistic feel. The cars handling is still very good. Korean or Jap cars have not reached this level. The turbo is electro-hydraulic. This one is superb feel, and I am saying it is setting the standard. The feed back is electronically set to provide very precise and accurate feel.
The Getz is no where near this. It is a joke to compare the Getz feel with this car's steering system. I couldn't stop laughing at that statement.  drool.gif  drool.gif  drool.gif I test drove the Optima which is regarded as a drives car and the very best in handling from Koreans. The 408 trubo's handling and feel is far superior


Added on June 6, 2012, 7:01 pm
You are absolutely right bro. Spoken like a true crusader! thumbup.gif
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Skyjack dude.. it think you got it all wrong..i'm not implying that Getz has better feel in general but it is just to my own personal liking.
Feel is a very subjective matter..no point in arguing on that.
I like the old skool feel where you can really feel the rubbers of the tyres on the ground.. smile.gif ..
No doubt the advances in technology has help us steer much easier esp during low speed (ie. parking your car) but at the scarifice of feel during high speed.
My personal exposure to advances on car tech was like this (in reference to my 1st car to my latest):
1.1968 VW Beetle ,
2.1970 VW Beetle,
3.Mazda 323 1.5,
4.Lancer 1.4,
5.Getz 1.3 and
6.Myvi 1.5.
Hence my bias towards old skool feel... but please bear in mind also that new things doesn't mean its better.
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post Jul 16 2012, 09:39 AM

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QUOTE(ckwong111 @ Jul 15 2012, 07:48 PM)
I stop by Sunway Pyramid and a Kah Motor showroom not too long ago today. First stop, Ford Focus. The HB was on displayed, with Fiesta, Mondeo, Ranger and S-Max. Too bad the sedan is not on display, although I am eyeing the HB more.

Exterior wise, the HB is a looker, I feel the 408 front end is better looking than Focus, and I guess all the grille is required for their tech (e.g. Active Grille Shutter) but to me it looks like a toothless Darth Vader opening it's mouth  shakehead.gif  However, the slopping roofline all the way to the back to the tail light definitely makes it more sexier/sporty. My favs butt among the C-segments  rclxms.gif 4 colors to choose from. Launching in September, date unknown.

Btw, the HB on display is a UK spec model. Interior, the fabric makes the cabin less exclusive than it is for a conti car. The HU to me is oversize, lack storage space for your PDA and I can't seem to locate a charging slot. Quality-wise, softer materials and plusher dashboard & door material are being used (compare to Civic 2012). Confirmed final specs will not have Navi and/or Reverse Cam option. Compare to 408T, you pay extra RM9K to get the following (from Ford FB response):-

1. Bi-Xenon Headlamps with daytime running lights, with headlamp jet washer
2. Auto Headlamps
3. Rain sensing wipers (Should be a std feature IMHO)
4. Cruise Control (Should be a std feature IMHO)
5. Sunroof
6. Cluster Meter Dimming
7. Follow Me Home Lighting (Should be a std feature IMHO)
8. Active Park Assist
9. Active City Stop (good safety features, too bad not a std option)

Downside of the Focus, cabin space is cramped, and the HU is oversize until I feel it is protruding into the driver and passenger seat. This is where 408 excel with a cleaner and sleeker looking HU. The Focus has no way (I think) to put in an aftermarket DVD+Reverse cam+Navi later as the HU and the MID panel placing leave it virtually impossible to fiddle without a big operation.

Civic 2012, what can I say which the forumers have not said many times over. Exterior doesn't look as sporty as the 8th Gen. Interior is all hard plastic. For the 1.8, retailing at RM116K, you have no leather seat, no BT, 2 airbags, etc. the HU design looks weird as Honda intentionally makes the HU crooked and slanting towards the driver. I feel that the HU was not well design and the MID doesn't cover up the ill design HU.

Consolation is the cabin space is more spacious, probably second only to 408. The 10K service and 5-Year warranty should please the die-hards. Cabin storage-wise design, yes, I feel more practical than most.

I have driven many Hondas and Toyotas but I have to say, what happen to the Japs? We know that Jap cars have always been under-specs but the new Gen of Civic and Camry designs seem to come from engineers that is doing a very lazy job and more like copy and paste job...disappointing! To get a decent specs, you need to pay RM132K for the 2.0S!!! Even at this price, also no BT...aaahhhhh!!!

I guess HE and 408 will still take some beating if we compare specs, price and performance without bias...(and RV)  rclxm9.gif Next to the test drive...
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I too went to inspect the FF2012.. a bit dissapointed when find out that the std model doesn't come with cruise control.. was told by the SA that diffence between standard vs plus spec is:
1. No Cruise control
2. No Active Park Assist
3. No Active City Stop
4. Std comes with 4 a/bags vs 6 a/bags of Plus spec.

On top of the 10K service and 5-Year warranty, ford also offer 60k km free service.. thumbup.gif

 

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