Seriously Considering a Peugeot 5008. Why or Why Not?

**dr. d** · June 2nd, 2013 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by cripple_rooster

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.

**niky** · June 3rd, 2013 01:28 AM

Africans love old Pugs. Near indestructible.

Don't know about new ones, though. The 5008 diesel is closely related to the Focus diesel (since Ford bought the 2.0 from PSA), so at least the engine itself will be reliable (don't know about the transmission.)

**basti08** · June 3rd, 2013 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by niky

Africans love old Pugs. Near indestructible.

Don't know about new ones, though. The 5008 diesel is closely related to the Focus diesel (since Ford bought the 2.0 from PSA), so at least the engine itself will be reliable (don't know about the transmission.)

My friend's Peugeot 206 tranny (automatic) also gave up pre-maturely. Is AT Peugeot's achilles heels? My friend is based in Australia.

**niky** · June 3rd, 2013 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by basti08

My friend's Peugeot 206 tranny (automatic) also gave up pre-maturely. Is AT Peugeot's achilles heels? My friend is based in Australia.

Very hard to say. Not knowing the particulars and how the car was driven.

**despat** · October 5th, 2013 11:27 PM

Hi Richardson, just wondering if you pushed through in getting the 5008? I am also seriously considering getting one, wanted to get some feedback in case you pushed through with it. Thanks.