Peugeot 508 SW (2011 - 2018) 1.6 THP (156bhp) Active 5d (2011/11) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I like a big estate car and one that has been well designed but that I am not bothered about the badge.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Smart looking and my son's even though I have had a wide range of cars think it is probably the best.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes - really enjoyed the ownership.
What are you likely to buy next?
If it was not for my wife wanting a more desirable badge irrespective of value for money then I would buy the same again. However when we look at other cars with the Badges and the associated extra difference in cost then she tends to change her mind and thus we stay with this one.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,200,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes - it was from a national large car supermarket.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Reviews said that it was quiet and relaxed at speed -which it is - and also a big estate.
What was the dealer like?
Very good apart the fitting of reversing sensors which did not work but was refunded the cost without any quibble.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great - plenty of power cruises effortlessly around legal limit of motorways ( or a bit more!) plenty of mid range power for overtaking. Quiet and refined still no squeaks or rattles at 4 years old. The driver's seat can be a bit uncomfortably if you do not position yourself well.
What's it like to park?
Well it's a big car so just owing to the size can test one's reversing skills.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Now done 64000 miles and no problems whatsoever - excellent reliability.
What's most practical about your car?
Size, ease of lowering back seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Apart from automatic wipers and lights which are now standard on most decent cars the one small unique item is the dashboard cup holders - they are so neat and useful. The dashboard is also well designed and refined - none of the garish bright metal trim.
