2018 Tig Highline 162 Vs Peugeot 3008 GT Line

[coastvw]

The old Mitsubishi based 3008 had a CVT this one is a Peugeot from the ground up and has a conventional 6 speed Auto,

TinTin, thanks for the comments I agree if a 2.0L Petrol turbo was in the 3008 I wouldnt have near the dilemma

[Sharkie]

Missing the most important consideration, regardless of how good or not the 3008 is.

Come resale / trade time the depreciation on the 3008 would be massive compared to the Tiguan. You'd retain an easy 55-60% on the Tiguan after 3 years and about 40% on the 3008.

Our lease provider actively discourages the purchase of any Peugeot (and a number of other less popular brands) for this reason. They even consider a Skoda (as good as it is) as a risk for the same reason.

The $5K you spent extra for a Tiguan would nothing compared to $$1000's you would get less for the 3008 at the end.

[coastvw]

Thanks Sharkie, that wasnt a criteria I had looked at (sounding a bit analytical here), the intention is to go 6-7 years on this one, last car before I retire. The lingering thought of the Diesel still pops into my head, even after reading that Wheels Mag article that should prevent most people buying a diesel

[Sharkie]

It gets worse the older the Peugeot gets I'm afraid. 7 year old 3008's that were $45K new are selling for under $10K now (most with low milage too!) That is a 75% (~$35K) drop in value in 7 years.

From a pure financial perspective, unless you like wasting your money I'd suggest you buy the Tiguan.

PS: Redbook has them at $6-7K on a trade but you wont get that from any dealer ..... looking at $2-4K on a trade if you are lucky.

[mr black]

Thanks Sharkie, that wasnt a criteria I had looked at (sounding a bit analytical here), the intention is to go 6-7 years on this one, last car before I retire. The lingering thought of the Diesel still pops into my head, even after reading that Wheels Mag article that should prevent most people buying a diesel

This article? Wheels special investigation: Australia’s own Dieselgate

[coastvw]

This article? Wheels special investigation: Australia’s own Dieselgate

Yes that very article, I had a LR Evoque which gave me a warning, was sold not long after