I'd get the TS and do leather covers outside. Have never been interested on body kit and stuff. I tell you the additional 14K is cheap for the advanced tech stuff you'll get on this car. Read my post some time back, my rough estimate for the extras is about 70K. 14K for all that stuff is pittance. Look at the brochure and list all the extras on the TS. Do you think they cost 14K?

Some of our bros actually regret not getting the 408t!

This post has been edited by SKYjack: Jul 17 2014, 08:52 PM

Thanks a lot skyjack.

any SA here? PM the best promotion for 2.0 and 1.6

tq

vknight i had the exact same dilemma as you! but in the end i decided to take the TS and below is why :

1. 6 airbags vs 4 airbags (this was a major point for me)
2. Better performance
3. Better handling
4. Cheaper road tax
5. Leather wrapped steering (kinda makes a diff for me as this is the part of the car u got the most interaction with)
6. When i saw a list of service costs, it seemed that the 1.6 was cheaper (can someone verify this?)
7. Someone also mentioned 1.6 is a bit more fuel efficient


So between the 408T and 408TS i believe the main difference is only leather seat and bodykit, which im willing to sacrifice for a 10k reduction in price (which has another 8k discount on top of that) so in the end u only pay RM110,240.00 for the 1.6T almost same price as the 2.0 (before discount)

We in PCM gonna take a drive tomorrow night to Genting to meet up other Johor Peugeot's owners. All are welcome. If you guys interested, you can PM me and I keep you guys updated where to meet up.

This post has been edited by ryujinx: Jul 18 2014, 12:49 PM

For the benefit of our bros to be who are undecided or unsure of their choice over NA/Ts/THP

Ts/THP is direct injection turbo charged engine,which is inherently more costly to build.
On this engine, fuel is directly injected into each cylinder. This requires 4 separate injectors,one placed into each cylinder. Injectors have to be built of very hard and strong material to withstand combustion temperatures and pressures. Fuel is delivered via a common rail by a powerful hp pump. Turbo and intercooler give it more HP.

To handle this extra power, front brakes are larger. Sports tuned suspension with wider tyres has raised the bar on handling, even more expensive contis can't match.

These alone are already more than 14K. These are only half the extra technology stuff on this car,there's more! There is 6spd tranny, 6air-bags,,elector-hydraulic steering and various electronic safety features. Don't forget the non technology stuff like leather covers,body kit,GPS!

Question now , is the Ts worth additional 14K or THP additional 20K! Choice is your bros!


This post has been edited by SKYjack: Jul 18 2014, 01:40 PM

Yes. That why i chosen 408T.
Good points from bro skyjack.

Honestly it boils down to what kind of drive you like and what your priority are. Is power and handling is not the priority, then go for NA. If you like more power and handling at the cost of some comfort, THP.

No point going out of your comfort zone coz of price. Example, if today THP is cheaper than NA, and you buy it. But your first priority is comfort driving and family comfort, then u will be regretting the purchase coz you complaint the ride is hard and bumpy, etc etc.

So go for your own comfort zone and main priority. But from my experience so far, the ride on the THP is not as bad la...definitely not as soft and comfy as the NA, but is not bone jarring and not like ridding on a horse. For me, all these issue goes away when i whack into a corner and see how planted and stable it is. Even my other half was saying that my car take corner damn stable.....

Honestly if comfort is the priority, then forget Peugeot, there are other C segment cars which are far superior!

No offense meant!

This post has been edited by SKYjack: Jul 19 2014, 10:38 AM

Agreed. Civic 2.0 is much more comfy than the THP. Cant say about our 408 NA, coz i never tested it. But then i always feel that im paying more for a Civic/Altis 2.0 but getting less of what it has to offer. At the end, is what you really want. Just make sure dont make wrong choice.

Happy shopping...!!! =)

Thank you for your modest yet eloquent opinion towards 408NA.

Hi guys
Got offer for 2013 TE as below:
A) 2013 Not Registered
B) 2013 but registered in Jan 2014 and a showroom car. Not for test drive.

Is it ok to go for 2013 model? And what is the best offer I should receive for A and B if it is worth considering?

Thanks in advance.

I tested Cruze and I was told that though the handling ia good, at high speed have to be careful of the steering as it can oversteer. Is the thp must more stable?

Would appreciate your kind reply sharing your experience comparing cruze and 408.

vknight, best is you test drive it yourself but based on most owners' sharing, it's at the top range for C segment in terms of handling, only contender is perhaps the Focus.

This post has been edited by enochtan3668: Jul 21 2014, 07:27 AM

You are right,Focus is the only contender for handling. Focus with 200nm is much lower on torque than 408t with 240nm. That is expected as the Focus is NA.

I have taken my car up to 200kmh, the car rides stable and planted. Steering feel and feedback are positive and excellent. Of course our roads are not safe for such high speeds. It's not something i would recommend, nor do I regularly visit!

guys any recommendations in terms of tinting company and promos?

I see so many tinting offers on Groupon... is it worth it? below is an example of the 'specs' (price for 6mm = RM189):

Front and rear screens

Film: security film
Colour: titanium black, titanium green, or titanium blue
Visible light transmitted: 70%
UV rays rejected: 99%
Infrared heat rejected: 70%
Thickness: 2mil
4 side windows

Film: security film
Colour: titanium black, titanium green, or titanium blue
Visible light transmitted: 50%
UV rays rejected: 99%
Infrared heat rejected: 70% (4mil option) / 80% (6mil option)
Thickness: 4mil / 6mil
General

7-year warranty
Compatible with SmartTAGs and GPS devices
JPJ compliant

The shop name is Cool Master in USJ Taipan... they din mention anything about the brand of the tint...

This post has been edited by vengga85: Jul 21 2014, 09:57 AM

Dunno, I am confused myself. Been reading Raytec, 3M and Ecotint. Some say Huper Optik is good. One thing is for sure, warranty is important and metallic tint may interfere with electronic transmission eg mobile phone but most important of all is skill of the installer. Check out Raytech website - a lot of good advice given.

I like the one with security features whereby when someone tried to break the glass it is very difficult. It take sometime before the glass breaks. Enough time to drive away.

Just done 50000KM service at Kota Damansara for 408 NA..Total damage was RM 1760

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