Apr 1 2016, 10:41 AM
QUOTE(triketra84 @ Mar 31 2016, 02:15 AM)
Hi Guys, I've just booked a 408T which is currently being offered at Rm86,888 with 5yrs unlimited mileage warranty manufactured in 2016.
Drove the car and loved it, despite it lacking keyless entry, push start and projector lights. Well at this price, I rather go for the pug rather than your city/almera clan.
However, I'm rather sceptical now after going through some Facebook comments for Peugeot on it's reliability on Peugeot pages. I've a friend that says that the engine and turbo are problematic. Some even say that spare parts are expensive, and in a nutshell advised me to stay away from it and stick to Japanese models.
See comments for reference: https://m.facebook.com/Peugeot/photos/a.129...2717099/?type=3
I rely heavily on my transport and my persona has not let me down in the 4 years of ownership except for the thirst. 40 litres tank gets me 350/370 km pure city commutes.
To the pug owners, I look up to your advise in sealing the deal or breaking it.
Thank you.
I think the key point is that you rely heavily on your car.Drove the car and loved it, despite it lacking keyless entry, push start and projector lights. Well at this price, I rather go for the pug rather than your city/almera clan.
However, I'm rather sceptical now after going through some Facebook comments for Peugeot on it's reliability on Peugeot pages. I've a friend that says that the engine and turbo are problematic. Some even say that spare parts are expensive, and in a nutshell advised me to stay away from it and stick to Japanese models.
See comments for reference: https://m.facebook.com/Peugeot/photos/a.129...2717099/?type=3
I rely heavily on my transport and my persona has not let me down in the 4 years of ownership except for the thirst. 40 litres tank gets me 350/370 km pure city commutes.
To the pug owners, I look up to your advise in sealing the deal or breaking it.
Thank you.
I have a 408T. To put it simply, if you are on a 9 to 5 job, without a second back-up car at home, late for work is no-no thing to happen (or even taking urgent leave). This Pug 408T is not a car suitable for you.
It is a nicer and better car as compared to City, Vios, etc. But it doesn't offer the same reliability for sure. Nasim is rather weak in after sale service as well. So you can expect your car to stay in the workshop for days if major issues crop up. Of course you can't feel such frustration when you are buying the brand new car. It will hit you hard if you depends on this car heavily for your daily usage.
Will i recommend other people to buy 408T? Yes, on the following conditions.
1. The person is not on a 9 to 5 job.
2. At least one spare car at home at any time.
3. Willing to let Nasim takes their own sweet time to troubleshoot on the issues. There is no urgency to get the car back.
4. Willing to accommodate Nasim's schedule for servicing.
I bought my car in late 2015. My power window has intermittent issue from day one till now. I sent in to SC twice just to get it fixed, but they did not manage to settle it even though they told me problem rectified. It is just a small problem. I will send in whenever i am free, until they fed up with me and get it fixed.
Other than City you can take a look at pre FL Renault Fluence. It is not as good drive as 408T, less spacious as well. But it offers better reliability than 408T for sure. Tan Chong service is much better than Nasim, and there is a 48-hr courtesy car. If you wants a conti with reliability, this is a safer bet. FYI, i don't work for them. Just that i have both Pug and Renault at home.
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