Seriously Considering a Peugeot 5008. Why or Why Not?

[Richardson Chan]

I currently drive a 1 year old Nissan Grand Livina AT. It's easy to drive, can seat 7, and of course, the infamous Nissan aircon (I'm the one driving so the absence of rear aircon vents is not an issue). My main beef is its fuel consumption. I only get 8 to 9 km per liter during light to moderate city traffic. That number goes down to 6 to 7 during heavy traffic.

Now my mom's about to buy a car. My mom loves me so much that she's willing to swap her brand-new-car-to-be with my Livina, just so I could save on gas. Monthly payments will stay as is (I pay for the Livina. She pays for the new car).

Here's why I'm considering the Peugeot 5008:

1. It's a diesel - 20% cheaper than premium gasoline.
2. Fuel economy - according to a Peugeot sales agent, the 5008 can go 18km/l in light to moderate city traffic.
3. Panoramic Sunroof - aesthetics. just a personal preference.
4. Clutchless Manual Transmission - I find my Livina's 4AT boring (and it's also probably contributing to the "poor" fuel economy)
5. 7-seat capacity.


If you were me, would you consider a Peugeot 5008? If not, what would you recommend? Max budget would be the price of a mid-end 5008 (1.8M). Your inputs would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance

[_Qwerty_]

for that price you can get an SUV.. it's a peugeot so medyo mahal ang maintenance nyan and parts.. pero kung kaya naman.. then go for it.. unique ka pa.. konti lang kayo sa kalsada.. i dont believe tho that it can do 18km/l on philippine road conditions..

[basti08]

I think your fuel consumption with your Grand Livina with its 4AT, 1.8L and 7 seats is actually amazing.

And the last person whom you want to listen bout FC info are sales agents.

HTH.

[Densker]

1.8M, damn! what makes you think of buying a french brand???

If I were to buy a diesel car for that money, i would get the all new Hyundai SantaFe. I suggest you test drive it.

[EQAddict]

santa fe > peugot 5008.

[viper888]

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Otherwise you can buy one. Might be a bit slow though.
Resale Value is unknown
reliability is iffy

[Richardson Chan]

I think your fuel consumption with your Grand Livina with its 4AT, 1.8L and 7 seats is actually amazing.

And the last person whom you want to listen bout FC info are sales agents.

HTH.

The FC would have been acceptable if I wasnt trying. And if I had 7 people in the car all the time. On a weekday there's just me and my wife. On weekends, me, wifey, our 1 yr old toddler and his yaya.

Plus space is becoming an issue. Usually bump elbows with the wife. Or her knee is obstructing the slushbox. Occassionally our little boy accidentally kicks the gear to Neutral too.


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[niky]

Even 1.3 and 1.5 liter cars can hit 6-7 km/l in heavy traffic. Especially if you're using an automatic. With the diesel, you will still get into the 7s, maybe the 6s with those 2.2s and an automatic, but at least you will be paying diesel prices.

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An SUV or van will give you much more breathing room. The 5008 is roomier than the Grand Livina, but it's not really much bigger inside than a midsized sedan, except for the third row.

[basti08]

If it's just uniqueness, go for the upcoming Kia Carens.

It is a lot more sensible. Seriously.

Also, better looking than your GL, bigger in everyway, has a diesel engine and AT tranny, too.



I'm sure the new 1.7L CRDi will be more fuel efficient than the last 2.0L CRDi VGT unit.

[IMm29]

+1 on the Santa Fe. Any reason for the affinity with Peugeot? Euro? Unique?

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[niky]

The 5008 is really nice. Very refined, very powerful, great handling and fantastic brakes.

But as a seven seater... interior space is nowhere near the same level as something like a Santa Fe or a Trailblazer.

[priust]

Im on the same boat as you. Actually tatlo pinagpipilian ko ng una - Peugeot 5008, Santa Fe and CR-V. I like the Peugeot because it is an MPV and lots of safety features. Parts is expensive, and kung ikaw magbabayad ng maintenance, wala kang matitipid dahil medyo mahal siya. Mas mahal ng konti sa Jap/korean but a bit cheaper compared to german cars. At first, ayoko ng santa fe kasi nga Korean and I only own Japanese, German and American cars pero after driving a rental santa fe for 2 weeks, bumilib ako for the first time sa Korean car. And this is coming from someone that owned 17 cars in the last 16 years so you can see where I am coming from. Ngayon, sinama ko lang ang cr-v in the mix kasi mura siya compared to the other 2 and the FC is decent.

I am leaning towards santa fe. Very easy to drive, maganda ang handling, interior is good and quiet.

Prev. cars :
Toyota XL, Jeep GC, Saturn, Geo Storm, Dodge Caravan, Toyota Camry, BMW 330i, Lexus RX300, Audi A4, Lexus GX470, Nissan 200SX, Dodge Dakota, Toyota Matrix, MB R350, Honda Civic, Toyota Prius, Mazda CX-7

[victorevolution]

you have a good fc in the livina way above average for 2.0 car hauling a much longer body

puegot- only good thing about it for now is you would be different and that's about it nothing more

i agree with nicky get a sta. fe or a tbz

[fourtheboys96]

Prev. cars :
Toyota XL, Jeep GC, Saturn, Geo Storm, Dodge Caravan, Toyota Camry, BMW 330i, Lexus RX300, Audi A4, Lexus GX470, Nissan 200SX, Dodge Dakota, Toyota Matrix, MB R350, Honda Civic, Toyota Prius, Mazda CX-7

OT. What happened to your Prius? Do you still drive it?

[priust]

OT. What happened to your Prius? Do you still drive it?

Love that one. Consistently gets 21Km/liter, heavy traffic or freeway. Sold it. Going to replace it with 2013 Santa fe in 2 weeks unless someone can convince me to get the 5008. The glass roof and leather is really nice on the 5008 but thats about it.

I guess i need to change my handle (priust). lol

[basti08]

Love that one. Consistently gets 21Km/liter, heavy traffic or freeway. Sold it. Going to replace it with 2013 Santa fe in 2 weeks unless someone can convince me to get the 5008. The glass roof and leather is really nice on the 5008 but thats about it.

I guess i need to change my handle (priust). lol

Nice. That's almost 50 mpg huh? Btw, is there a Peugeot dealer now in PA (I assume that Pennsylvania)? Or in North America in general? I think you'd have to stick with SF.

[priust]

There is a bit of misinformation here. The peugeot 5008 in the Philippines is all diesel. - 1.6 and 2.0. The 1.6L got that eHDi which is similar to a hybrid with SMG like transmission with a small backup battery that turns off the engine when sitting on traffic. Dont know if the AC still works on stop and go traffic because unlike the prius with an electronically driven compressor, peugeot ac compressor i believe is still connected to the engine. The honda hybrid i think works like the peugeot, when the engine stops during traffic, compressor stops as well.

The 2.0 which is the one I was eyeing is the allure model with automatic transmission and higher hp rating. The maintenance with oil change cost Php 12k every 5K km which i think is a bit steep.

[dr. d]

why not peugeot? because in the past, a significant number of european marquees did not do very well here... and i personally do not see why peugeot will do much better.. . they're too expensive (always relative). they're not very reliable (but then, compared to the big 3 japanese like toyota, most everyone is not reliable).. service and maintenance, because they are new and have only limited sales and local experience, may prove to be a headache.. resale value is low... the marquee is relatively new around here, and i do not want to be actively involved in its birth pains..
why peugeot? .....
suggestion: get something manufactured in this side of the world.

but then again, if you have money to burn and can easily get another car should peugeot give you a teeny headache, why not!

[cripple_rooster]

they're not very reliable (but then, compared to the big 3 japanese like toyota, most everyone is not reliable)..

Peugeot not reliable? Are you sure? It's still one of the most popular brands in some of the worst places of the world (most notably former French colonies in Africa) exactly due to the suitability to harsh road conditions and lower-grade fuels.

[dr. d]

Peugeot not reliable? Are you sure? It's still one of the most popular brands in some of the worst places of the world (most notably former French colonies in Africa) exactly due to the suitability to harsh road conditions and lower-grade fuels.

hey! 'snot fair! the guys there are biased! look for pugs where there's no heavy french footprint..
heh heh.