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

[boybi]

An uncommon brand and a Philippine style consumer protection? Goodluck!

[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.

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[Richardson Chan]

I knew you guys would bring up the Santa Fe. It's the logical choice at that price point for people who don't want a truck-based SUV. But yeah, the need to be unique got me. And the sunroof, which is only available to the TOTL Santa Fe (please correct me if I'm wrong).



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[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.

[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

[shadow3616931]

If you dare to be different go for it, very common na rin kasi japs car dito but of course it isn't a practical choice baka pag may nasira 3 mos waiting

[Richardson Chan]

Thanks for the inputs guys. 1.8M is actually quite a stretch already. Is the Carens really worth buying at 1.4M? Or should I change my stance on truck-based SUVs already?


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[EQAddict]

Truck based diesel suv's are so popular cause theyre practical, efficient, economical, hold resale value better than their gas counterparts, have good ride heights and look macho.

For 1.4 get the vnt fortuner. I think the carens at 1.4 is kinda over priced. Though its a good car of course and modern as well.


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[basti08]

Thanks for the inputs guys. 1.8M is actually quite a stretch already. Is the Carens really worth buying at 1.4M? Or should I change my stance on truck-based SUVs already?


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What I think you need is to figure out what you really need/want in car. I'm sure there's a perfect model for you. For 1.8M budget, there sure are a bunch of good choices, but it will still depend on your priorities. If you wanna be unique Carens > 5008, if you are willing to gamble for the French brand just because of uniqueness, the Carens is a far safer choice. Probably a bit more practical, as refined and less expensive than the 5008 but still expensive for the car that it is for that amount. If you wanna give-up uniqueness and lean towards even more practicality, choices broadens from a fully loaded Captiva Dsl 4x2, Innova V, MS GLS-V, Fort G VNT, Everest 4x2, Sorento 4x2 CRDi, SF 4x2 CRDi. Those choices, save the, Captiva, Santa Fe and Sorento, aren't as refined as the car-based 5008, Carens or even your GL. But all of them, offers decent amount refinement, even more practicality, room, power and robustness of chassis. They are really built for the long haul. They offer value and far more use (high stance, when it's flooding in the 'gates of hell', for moderate trekking due to long travel suspensions, hauling due to bigger cabin, etc).

[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?