Seriously Considering a Peugeot 5008. Why or Why Not?

**basti08** · May 29th, 2013 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by Syuryuken

Don't rely on wikipedia it can be be edited by anyone

OT: Tried it. Pero kung wrong info lalagay mo, buburahin din nila. They verify stuffs din dun

**IMm29** · May 29th, 2013 08:39 AM

Well, if the need to be unique is what your priority is, I think the 5008 is the one for you. But yes, just do take into account, the FC figure a sales agent quotes is usually on the high side, or perhaps true but under very controlled circumstances. Also maintenance costs will be more expensive compared to the more common choices.

Enjoy!

**Syuryuken** · May 29th, 2013 03:02 PM

Mahirap bigkasin mag toyota ka na lang

**basti08** · May 30th, 2013 03:55 PM

http://kotse.com/home/index.php/news...-carens-launch

**viper888** · May 30th, 2013 04:08 PM

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C7_RUG44mg]Peugeot 5008 review - CarBuyer - YouTube[/ame]

**speed_kills** · May 31st, 2013 12:54 AM

Nothing against the brand but my analysis for Peugeot's brand positioning is difficult as it is neither premium, value for money, or known for high reliability.

Also, Peugeot (just like Opel) has been a failed car brand here just a few years ago. Therefore, resale might even be more difficult compared to say Volvo which is in a similar situation for quite some time.

Even among my European friends, they consider brands like Fiat/Peugeot as cheap brands and they rate Japanese cars higher while German cars the highest.

So I also recommend to cross shop with the new Kia Carens since it's in a similar class and the latest model looks very nice.

**dr. d** · May 31st, 2013 01:29 AM

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!

**jaggerx3** · May 31st, 2013 03:49 PM

1.8M can buy a KDM Grand Starex na.

**Gerbo** · June 1st, 2013 03:54 PM

"value for money" is quite relative. Just check similar MPV-type vehicles so can have all your bases covered.

Obviously, you like "minivans" for the space it offers. Kia Carnival and Carens seems to be in the sweet spot. The 5008 seems nice. Just be aware what you are getting into. But I cannot fault you really for choosing the French brand.

**cripple_rooster** · June 2nd, 2013 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by dr. d

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.