Hi All 408 Owners And Sifu,

Im in abit of a dillema here. Im deciding to buy a new car and 408T is in my list. I hope to get some honest and unbiased feedback from you all. Unbiased coz all are owners here =P Hahahahahah

I have test drove it before and i have no problems with the interior. VERY spacious and comfortable. The seats are really comfy for both drivers and passengers. The French are good at making awesome seats. Built quality i think can be better but i can accept the way it is.

Performance, im not too sure. When i was reading through the threads, it seems everyone is very impress by the 408T's power. But i dont get how everyone here feels though. On paper it is 163hp/240nm. But i dont feel it though. Is there something wrong with the car i tested? Or my butt dyno got problem? LOL. I feel is not really quick off the line and gear changes is abit sluggish. No problems on the stability and handling though.

I would really like to hear from owners here in regards to the performance.

By the way, im opting for a White Griffe. Looks so much better.

Thank you very much guys.

Hi SKYjack,

Thanks for your reply. I tested the Focus as well, and felt that the Focus is quicker than the 408T. The Focus only has 7hp more but the 408T has 40nm more. Of course the Focus has a better GB and im not referring to the GB's quickness and smoothness. Just the way the Focus goes up to speed seems faster. I find it weird. And this is the reason im in a dillema. The 408T should be quicker with 240nm on tap. But i dont feel that way.

I would like to know what others have to say about the 408T's performance though.

Thank you very much.

I really have no idea why i feel that way "-_-

But honestly speaking, how does all the owners of a 408T truly feel about the performance of the car???

Thank you very much.

Hi daniellee84,

I like Focus the driver's seat. Really snuggy and grabs you well. The only issue is have with the Focus is the back seat is not comfy (very upright) and the center console is really complicated. Jetta, the power is there. I can feel the twin-charge really working. I just dont like the interior =P

Any other feedback on the 408T's performance?? Really like to know owner's feeling. =)

Thank you very much.

This post has been edited by mtbk3: Jan 6 2014, 09:56 AM

I admit and agree, it is DAMN good for a 1.6cc car.

But can anybody explain why the Focus's 0-100km/h time is at the sub 8 seconds and the 408T is sub 9 seconds???

Really thank you for all the feedback and opinions. Hope to hear more from others though. To me, i give more points to the driving experience (i.e performance). Hence, im asking owners of their opinions in the 408T's performance over other cars.

BTW, just to share. Tested the 208GTi. AMAZING!!!!! In my list as well. But drawback is manual, small car, doesnt carry the matured stable business look. But its damn SHIOK to drive. Test drove until my ketiak also sweating. LOL.

Buying car.....Damn headache.....

Actually in my mind now only got 2 cars to decide on. Now is 408T VS 208GTi.

And im having a hard time making a decision. Both also got its pros and cons. Both also got things that i like. Both also in my affordability range.

Tough choice........

Hi Lenewin,

Can you please give me some of your feedback and opinion on the Griffe's performance? Congrats on your purchase.

Thank you very much.

Hi bakkutt3h,

Im not a family man and wont be so soon. Now just me and my partner. Even if married, wont have mini mtbk3 so soon. LOL!!!!

Really undecided ler.....

Thank you very much.

LOL. Not really. Still in my list of consideration but at the bottom. I like the way it looks and perform and handles. Just cannot tahan the back seats (although i wont be using it and i dont usually pick up alot ppl), space and the center console.

So now the top battle is 408T and 208GTi.

Really hope to get more feedback on the 408T performance from other owners out here. I like the 408T Griffe White.


Thank you very much.

I have not driven a manual since i got my license. Which is like 10 years already. Occasionaly i will have a chance to drive some of my friends sports manual car. But that is about it. So i do not know if i will be ok having a manual as a everyday car to live with. Thats my concern. I dont want to buy it and then regret after 6 months coz damn troublesome to drive.

Thats why the other option is the 408T. Coz on paper, the performance figure looks good. But unfortunately i did not feel it. Thats why i want to know what is the feedback on the 408T's performance from the owners here.

Thank you very much.

Thanks dude for the the advise.

Anyone else wanna share their feedback and opinions on the 408T's performance?? Looking forward to hearing it.

Thank you very much.

Really?? "Lighter" to drive? Means better pick up than 2.4/2.5L cars? Could it be because Accord/Camry is heavier?

Since hearing u guys say the 408T is powerful, i find it hard to belive that the Focus 0-100km/h is faster than 408T.

Well....Any other would like to share their opinion on their 408T performance?? =)

Thank you very much.

Anyone else like to share their 408T performance experience?? (i.e. pick up, speed, handling, etc.)

Thank you very much.

Hahahahah...Damn layan your reply...."syok la".....

Sighhhhh....Susah to make decision....

Relax bro. Dont get so worked up. Hahahahaha. Dont so "kek dung". LOL.

Oh and one more thing i remember about the 408T. The gear change. Its smooth. I like it. But how responsive is the gearbox? Does it drop gear itself when we brake and go into a corner? Like u tekan the car, then near to the corner u brake, does the car drops gear itself? Or is it like my vios, it doesnt drop gear until u exit the corner and step on the accelerator?


Thank you very much.

No offense taken. Im not insisting that it is. Its just it felt that way to me when i drove it both. Then when i see spec sheet, is like another impression. Thats why wanna clarify it here. Hahahahah

So anyways, how responsive is the gearbox? Does it drop gear itself when we brake and go into a corner? Like u tekan the car, then near to the corner u brake, does the car drops gear itself? Or is it like my vios, it doesnt drop gear until u exit the corner and step on the accelerator?


Thank you very much.

What i mean is, when u tekan all the way, then got corner, u step on break, will the car drop gears before you enter the corner? (engine breaking. dont rely so much on breaks)

Coz some cars wont drop gear at all (i.e my vios). It will just slow down due to you stepping on breaks and then when u exit the corner and step on pedal, then only it drop gears.

Thank you very much.

Hmmmm....So this car, the ECU and GB is quite smart ler. It can detect u are slowing down and just drops gears first for you.....

Does the car jerks when changing gears during u tekan kao kao???

If this car can modify to 200hp/300nm.....Sure damn terror.....

Really undecided between 408T Griffe and 208GTi........ "-_-