I am more worried on the mechanical parts ...
So you guys buying brand new parts or from kereta potong of imported 2nd hand parts?
Right now, most parts come from kereta potong and/or imported 2nd hand, which due to NAP will gone.
Newly imported parts will be expensive, unless we get compatible parts rather than original ones...
my reply,
mechanical parts are easy to get. the one that have wear and tear are the most available part. mostly i buy brand new parts. for price,euro is appreciating. or ringgit is going down(that most like it). anyway, expensive peugeot part, they last long, longer than any japanese or korean parts.
about original parts, which one do u prefer? a valeo spark plug in peugeot box or in "valeo" box? mostly PSA source their parts from valeo, federal mogul etc. and for the original parts sold in official service centers , they come in "peugeot" box. well, from my point of view, better straight away get the parts as original as it is: a valeo part in valeo box. they cost cheaper too.
so ,just do some homework/legwork and u can source your parts elsewhere, other than official service center. believe me, they are cheaper and last as long. and the process of getting to know your peugeot parts network, you will be astounded by how cheap they are(really). why? even though sourced from EU countries, they are not made in the 'rich' EU country. they can be made in portugal,czech republic or any other former eastern block country, sometimes cost less than japanese parts. since japan is one country, and u know the cost of living/parts there, is not cheap either, as compared to an EU country, let's say czech republic. so, japan is not cheap either. as an example,compare both 1995; pug 405 and honda accord timing belt set price. 405 price is way cheaper than accord. trust me.
for a start, i give u mr tan number, u can source yr parts from him .012-278 5953. actually peugeot are very cheap to maintain,if u dare to be different and willing to follow the 'other' way.it is not a 'mainstream' car, so sourcing parts should also be not with the mainstream.dont trust me? just browse ebay and u will be surprised at the parts price.
i have been driving my 405 since 2001 = 9 years. very comfortable car, which i think until now, no car can surpass.try to ask in the peugeot forum and multiple peugeot owner, about 405 compared to other car.406 and 407 are not direct replacement of 405,only more modern. yes ,it got its whims and fancies,ups and downs, but treat it well, it will treat you better.
zulfa