Wanting to buy either Peugeot 408 1.6T or 2nd Hand Volkswagen Jetta 1.4. Both at RM120k

I know both have their bads. From the owners' feedbacks the Peugeot 408T's battery cannot last long and some minor problems that can be fixed under the warranty. For the Jetta, of course the DSG gear box problem.

What are the others bads from both cars. Appreciate from owners' feedbacks. Thanks

I would say Jetta but u gotta make sure that unit is using the new version of the Mechatronics and Clutch packs.

+1, and u can guess which is the most troublesome or $$ to fix ? battery or gearbox ? jk...

u may test out both first, which give u the best feel since i assume u use it for daily. Then only think about the issue whether u wanna take the risk or not.

battery and gearbox may I say is a common problem? cuz not everyone having this issue, maybe 50 - 60% ?

Battery - I think it depends on luck..got customer using it since the day launch, no problem.

Gearbox - depends how u drive, also some customer dont have such issue either

This post has been edited by bakkutt3h: Oct 31 2013, 01:42 PM

what for?

Why not consider the new Vios?
No need to worry this and that.
Proven and out perform these two cars.

Thanks.

and bestest RV too

Thanks yapmy and bakkutt3h for the feedbacks.

The new Vios is a little too small for me and I will not think abt the RV
Will focus more on driving pleasure and repairing, go to workshop or service center quite troublesome

thanks

This post has been edited by donhay: Oct 31 2013, 02:22 PM

go for jetta but make sure it still has warranty for ease your mind in future

new always better. not sure about 408t..but ride in 308t a bit firm. if looking for jetta, might as well get the one from vw official pre ride or pre registered.

Add in 10K and get K5

Thanks Tirek and the answer for the inputs, appreciate it.

K5 Rm130k ??

go for 408.

go for 408 1.6T, its transmission is more reliable than VW dq200 gearbox

This post has been edited by fr0sti3: Oct 31 2013, 07:27 PM

I remember Peugeot warranty is 3 +2, remaining 2 years from insurance company while for VW, should be the same or 2 + 3. The later from insurance company.


If VW practicing 2 + 3 warranty scheme, it might be something u want to consider for the Jetta.

fuel efficiency Jetta is better and some how looks a bit better than 408. but my vote still goes to 408, especially with NEW smell, FOC maintainance, it's a buy and drive and you are literally liable for petrol, road tax and insurance expenses only

Thanks guys, appreciate all the feedbacks.

Both cars sure have theirs pros and cons. One thing abt conti cars, everyone knows the driving pleasure is better than japs but maintenance sure cost more.

You cannot compare 408 with Jetta because they are car of different classes

408 is a compact executive car
Jetta is a small family /compact car

The difference is

Compact executive car is a car classification term applied to premium cars smaller than executive cars. In European classification, compact and subcompact executive cars are part of the D-segment. In North American terms, close equivalents are "compact premium car", "compact luxury car", "entry-level luxury car" and "near-luxury car"

A compact car (North America), or small family car in British acceptation, is a classification of cars that are larger than a subcompact car but smaller than a mid-size car, equating roughly to the C-segment in Europe


All from Wikipedia
see:



In fact that is why even in China

408 is class in same category B with 508, C5, Passat, Camry, Teana, Accord, Mazda 6, Mondeo, Sonata , K5, BMW 3 series, Merc Class, Audi A4, etc.

don't believe me, check it over here:

http://www.chinaautoreview.com/pub/CARArticle.aspx?ID=9782
http://www.chinaautoreview.com/pub/CARArticle.aspx?ID=9781
http://www.chinaautoreview.com/pub/CARArticle.aspx?ID=9780
http://www.chinaautoreview.com/pub/CARArticle.aspx?ID=9779
http://www.chinaautoreview.com/pub/CARArticle.aspx?ID=9778

A little bit misleading since when we talk about B, we usually refer to it as the B-segment. People rarely use the classification of 'B class'.

B segment cars are the likes of Latio and also City.

China uses term of category B but check it all out in Wikipedia under 'vehicle size class' i am not making all this up, you will find China , American, Europe, Japanese, different way of classification

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_size_class




This post has been edited by EnergyAnalyst: Nov 2 2013, 08:23 AM

Jetta, better performance and fun to drive. 1.4cc cheaper road tax

This post has been edited by whyeo6: Nov 2 2013, 08:42 AM