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 Peugeot 408 Owners/ Fans Thread, Motion & Emotion

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SKYjack
post Mar 4 2013, 09:53 AM

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QUOTE(zweimmk @ Mar 4 2013, 08:41 AM)

Moral of the story: If you want a reliable and dependable car with the least amount of problems, go Japanese! tongue.gif
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Very true and that's why Camry is such a good seller. But such a boring car la!
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post Mar 4 2013, 11:50 AM

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Quite surprised to find Pug more reliable than BMW,Volov and VW according to the list posted by EnergyAnalyst. Had a BMW E39 before this pug, not so high electronics,found it reliable but high maintenance!

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post Mar 4 2013, 04:09 PM

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QUOTE(zweimmk @ Mar 4 2013, 01:25 PM)
Despite poor scores, I doubt it would stop you from buying another BMW if you were financially able to right? biggrin.gif
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Ayiooo you like a bomoh la bro,reading my mind also......hehehe biggrin.gif
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post Mar 4 2013, 04:26 PM

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QUOTE(EnergyAnalyst @ Mar 4 2013, 12:06 PM)
(pssst pssst, luckily u did not buy 407 bro, see how poor it has ranked... http://www.reliabilityindex.com/reliability/search/234

The index scored is a poor 147 bro
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This is a real shocker for me. Still can't believe my eyes. Had the 408t delayed by a month, 407 will be parked in my garage. Was negotiating for one, and a year or two later would have gone for the 508 GT. Love the turbo diesel la! Would have missed all you guys......hehehe!
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post Mar 4 2013, 08:28 PM

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QUOTE(EP6CDTM @ Mar 4 2013, 05:31 PM)
alakazam  blink.gif

you're trying to change your peugeot to a bmw?
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Not so soon la bro. But am eying the X1 turbo diesel perhaps 3 years time. 508GT also serious contender,but prefer an SUV for it's versatility!
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post Mar 4 2013, 11:49 PM

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QUOTE(zweimmk @ Mar 4 2013, 08:49 PM)
By that time there would be much better cars la bro. As it is, the hybrid A6 is already looking highly desirable and at a price that you wouldn't need to sell a kidney just to buy. Just imagine the kind of cars we will get in 3 to 4 years time biggrin.gif
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True,true.....but I don't have deep pockets. So price is going to a big factor in the decision.
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QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Mar 4 2013, 10:00 PM)
Question for those of you on 6 speed auto with 1.6L THP engine

If you slow down to a stop by lifting your foot off the pedal, does the car jerk like a galloping horse at around 40-30 kph?
Assuming you don't step on the brakes.
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I am very pleased with this Aisin 6spd gb. Upshifts and downshifts have been quite smooth. I usually lift my foot off the pedal and gentle brake application. I've not experienced the galloping horse,did notice a slight jerk,but only very few times.If it's harsh as a galloping horse,then you should check it out with SC.

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post Mar 5 2013, 01:07 PM

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QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Mar 5 2013, 12:58 PM)
No lah Myvi where got 6 speed GB.
3 speed auto GB only biggrin.gif
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I won't be surprised if it's Aisin made cos Toyota is 51% share holder in Aisin,if I'm not mistaken. Toyota has collaborated with Aisin in many of the gearbox designs.
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post Mar 5 2013, 04:32 PM

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QUOTE(Pugbunny @ Mar 5 2013, 04:15 PM)
Dont bother to install pedal lock. If someone want your pug, they will rob you or hijack your pug at knife or gun point.. hahaha
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The good thing about Pug,no one wants to steel it. With almost 10k discount also hard to sell,steel for what? Probably get caught cos can't get rid of it fast!
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post Mar 5 2013, 09:20 PM

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QUOTE(EP6CDTM @ Mar 5 2013, 05:58 PM)
to prevent you from accelerating? thumbup.gif
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Hehehehe........ biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
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post Mar 6 2013, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(EnergyAnalyst @ Mar 6 2013, 10:03 AM)
Like the bit that say on the brighter side...
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Probably an electronic glitch with the ECU. Even if anything serious,warranty should take care of it. Keep us updated!

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post Mar 6 2013, 11:40 AM

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QUOTE(eusened @ Mar 6 2013, 10:51 AM)

By the way, my old car loan is not settled and the used car fella want to take my car grant. Given instruction to the bank, only release the grant after settlement of the loan is paid. Now i am also on a hot plate. What if the fella steal my old car and i still need to pay bank. Cant afford to pay both car every month. sad.gif Any sifu can help?  cry.gif
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Since you have not traded in your car,but sold it to a used car dealer,you have to be a bit careful. I don't trust used car dealers,so would demand for a cheque upon surrender of the car to them. Prefer to hand the cheque personally to the bank.

An unscrupulous second hand dealer has plenty of tricks up his sleeves.

I'm not saying this is the best way,but that's just me!

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post Mar 6 2013, 09:43 PM

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QUOTE(eusened @ Mar 6 2013, 02:24 PM)
I have signed on the new bank loan.
I didnt pay any booking fees. He pay on behalf on me and minus it off from my NCD.
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Remember I told you I don't trust used car dealers. Here is his game plan. He is trying to make a buck without putting out any. He's trying to get a buyer who will come up with money,with which he will settle your loan. So he make a profit without spending anything. The problem is, if the sale of your car is not quick enough,then you have to service the loan on that car too.

Go and see the used car dealer and demand for the settlement right away!
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post Mar 7 2013, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(zweimmk @ Mar 7 2013, 07:46 AM)
Skyjack is right. Worse still if he delays on purpose because you would have had to pay a couple more installments and that means having to pay less to settle the car and profiting from the balance.

Hopefully, we are wrong about your dealer. Good luck today.
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I do sincerely hope we both are wrong and it's only an administrative delay!
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post Mar 7 2013, 11:00 AM

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QUOTE(eusened @ Mar 6 2013, 10:23 PM)
That is the 1st thing I will do tomorrow morning. Since they have already taken the car to inspect.
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Yes insist and demand for immediate settlement. Don't take anything for granted. If they say they will send the cheque,tell them you want to send it personally and right away. Good luck mate! Get back and tell us the roar of your Lion! biggrin.gif
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post Mar 7 2013, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(prody @ Mar 7 2013, 10:18 AM)
The other day my car couldn't start.

Immediately suspected battery, there was not even enough power left to lock the car. At some point I did manage to unlock the booth.
Lucky it happened at home.

Anyway, car got towed to nearest service centre, battery was replaced within a day.
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How old is your car? Are you a city driver mainly and seldom do long runs?Greatest battery drainage is during start ups. Wondering if daily multiple start ups coupled with insufficient charge periods due to mainly city drives is the cause of short battery life.

IMO,to keep our Lion healthy,good to unleash her once a week at least for an hour. Good for the engine,good for the battery! Just my 2cents worth.

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post Mar 7 2013, 04:24 PM

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QUOTE(zweimmk @ Mar 7 2013, 03:59 PM)
Pretty much what I suspected. They use those original batteries from France. I think it's the weather that's killing the battery.
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Typical ang moh la ..........abit hot cannot tahan already....hehehe! Opss...... I better not say too much,I'm one of those early buyer, sure ang moh battery!
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QUOTE(ahui @ Mar 7 2013, 05:21 PM)
i also got it in oct 2012
will go for 10K service next monday.
and balik kampung this weekend sweat.gif
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I was about to say don't sweat la bro,your balik kampong run will charge up the battery. But then EnergyAnalyst did the Ipoh run and his battery still died rclxub.gif I think it's our heat effecting the matsalleh battery la. Since you're covered by warranty,don't worry la!
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QUOTE(jfcheong @ Mar 7 2013, 08:20 PM)
If you ever wonder whats the cost of being a spirit driver~~ Here's the comparison.
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Same route, same traffic condition, same driver
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Bro,our heavy foot champ is still sctang408T la. You have to try harder biggrin.gif !Some more he got 'catch me if you can gauntlet' you know biggrin.gif !

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QUOTE(OrangBiasa @ Mar 7 2013, 09:30 PM)
After I read your post, I check my USB drive when reach home this evening. I switched off the engine and open the centre console to check my USB. I observed from outside and my USB drive still lighted. So I took it off.

2 hours later when I try to start the engine, it won't start. Wipers move half way n all light indicators went off. So, sudah kena lah..

Called toll free number and the guy told me that the battery in Cheras area is out of stock. So I have to wait until tomorrow morning for the battery to be replaced. They will send from Balakong SC. Luckily it happened at my house.

I bought mine in June 2012 and my mileage is 17K. Long distance travel once a month to my hometown in Labis. The rest, city driving.

Now I regret taken out my USB drive. Should leave it there. So, early owners, brace yourself..
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wow once a month outstation driver also kena this battery problem. I've never used my USB. I'm 60% outstation driver,was thinking of loading my pen drive with music to play it in the car. Now scared already,although my battery seems good. drool.gif

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