Peugeot 508 SW (2011 - 2018) 2.0 HDi (140bhp) Active 5d (2012/61) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Have a family.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Can't believe it is a Peugeot.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes...but it is early days.

What are you likely to buy next?

Mercedes S class.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

July 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes...dealer seemed to be able to get an 'extra' discount from peugeot ireland, could not find another dealer that could match the price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Had a 2007 Honda Accord Type-S which i found to be on the small size and had overly firm suspension so looking for something with more space for a growing family and more comfortable.

What was the dealer like?

Seems good.

What's it like to drive?

On 17inch tyres ride is good, firm but comfortable. Good refinement with a little bit of wind noise. Engine is 2.0 140bhp and has good shove when you put the foot down so plenty for overtaking on the backroads. Comparing to the new passat it is not as refined or the ride is not as comfortable, I would say in these area the passat is probably 10% better but the 508 is a nicer car to sit in/look at and you get more gadgets.

What's it like to park?

Parking sensors help but it is a wide car.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing yet...but it's French. Previous Honda Accord was bullet proof.

What's most practical about your car?

Decent space in the front/back seems on par with the passat but the passat has a bigger boot. S.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Active model so it has everything you normally need, like the bluetooth, parking sensors and the way the wing mirrors automatically fold in when the car is locked. The panoramic roof is brilliant.