After hearing a creak from the suspension of my long-term 508 SW that developed noticeably on my recent trip to Scotland (see previous report), I was concerned I’d overloaded the car. However, when the dealer, Charters in Farnborough, called to talk me through the issue after they’d swiftly arranged to collect the car and investigate the noise, it turns out this creaking is a known problem with 508s.
In some cars the lubrication for the suspension isn’t sufficient, so Charters rectified the problem under warranty and sent the car back.
| Peugeot 508 SW 2.0 HDI SR |
| Mileage |
10,303 |
Claimed combined
consumption |
48.3mpg |
Our average
consumption |
48.0mpg |
| P11D price |
£22,220 |
| Model price range |
£19,475-£30,275 |
| CO2 (tax) |
125g/km (18%) |
| BIK 20/40% per month |
£66/£133 |
| Service interval |
20,000mls |
| Insurance |
group 25 |
| Warranty |
3yrs/60,000mls |
| Boot space (min/max) |
512/1598 litres |
| Engine size/power |
1997cc/140hp |
| Top speed/0-62mph |
130mph/10.1secs |
| Why we’re running it |
To find out if this key
fleet model can offer a
high-value, lower cost,
alternative to the
prestige players |
| Positive |
Possibly most comfortable
car in its class |
| Negative |
Satnav not accurate,
boot lid design |
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