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Even in a car from 2010 you expect a Bluetooth head unit, but not in this car, unless you choose an aftermarket system. No active safety features.As an everday drive car that can still be used in the bush, it is fantastic. The wife loves driving it as it doesn't feel like a typical 4x4. Despite the engine being loud, it doesn't feel like an outdated and agricultural vehicle. It feels like a slightly larger and louder Outlander. It does, however, have body roll going into corners as expected with a big 4x4.This big girl is thirsty on fuel and can easily use over 10L/100km. Servicing is very standard and doesn't require any expensive precautions. You do, however, need to be up to date with servicing with this engine.Sadly as I was not smart with servicing, the engine did go bang, so I cant' speak super highly of it, but everything is going strong.

Great tech for a car from 2006, including powered windows, a great radio and speakers (stock) etc. All round great tech for its age. The space I can get out of this hatchback amazes me! I've fit so much stuff that many people wouldn't think is possible! The best feature about this model for me is the handling! The suspension system is really nice for stock! Fuel consumption does use a little more than I first thought, but other running costs are fairly cheap. Very reliable car! Owned it from 190xxxkm to now 290xxx without any major issues!

Safety features include electronic stability control, hill holder, electronic brake force distribution, entry/exit puddle lamps, a blind-spot sensor, park distance (front/rear), parking assistance (graphical display), a reversing camera, central locking - remote/keyless, engine immobiliser, tyre-pressure monitoring and alarm. Multimedia features include AM/FM radio with nine speakers, CD/DVD player, steering wheel controls, auxiliary input USB socket, MP3 decoder, Bluetooth controls, a 7-inch multi-function colour touchscreen, and speed-dependent volume stereo. Ooh la la! This flagship Peugeot sashays onto the scene with a spacious, comfortable interior. Plush, grey, Nappa leather seats with a massage function for the lucky driver that whisper joie de vivre. Rear window and passenger blinds provide protection from the sun or gazing eyes. Touch controls on the steering wheel and a colour touchscreen - magnifique! The boot is spacious and contains a full-size spare tyre. You can experience the essence of France with this full-size Peugeot 508 four-door sedan, a car so luxurious and French it almost whispers sweet nothings in a Parisian accent. Forget sensible and boring Japanese or German cars. This flagship Peugeot sashays onto the scene with a certain je ne sais quoi. Cruise down the boulevard (or your local high street), turning knowing heads with every sophisticated curve. Inside, it’s a veritable chateau of comfort and style. The driving experience? Mon ami, it is magnifique. It handles with the grace of a French ballet dancer, offering a smooth and refined ride like a leisurely drive through the Loire Valley, while the muscular French turbo-diesel can propel you forward with diesel efficiency and exhilaration. Fuel consumption is exceptional. On a country cruise, expect around 4.5L/100km. With a full tank, a range of over 1200 kms can be achieved. Around town, driving sedately, expect around 6L/00 km. Servicing by a Peugeot dealer is expensive. Parts are not cheap. Non-dealer servicing costs are reasonable but they may lack the software tools for any emissions issues. In day-to-day running, the car is normally very reliable. I've done two long-distance interstate trips and it performed well. However, some early emissions software/hardware issues caused some stress and inconvenience. It's currently on its third Adblue tank because the first two failed (either hardware or software). Like all diesels it does need a regular decent run on a highway or freeway. Just pottering around to the shops every day will not do it good.

Multimedia is user-friendly, but a better sound system is needed in a luxury car. More airbags are also needed. There are no emergency brakes. Mouse is handy. Rear cargo does not close automatically. No keyless entry. No wireless charger. No heated seats. No cooled or ventilated seats. No auto-activated wipers. Like nothing else I have driven. Smooth yet sporty. Cool noise from under the bonnet. Amazing acceleration considering it's only 2.0-litre turbo. Gearbox is bliss. Sport mode feels like a beast. Fuel consumption is great. Over 750km range with full tank. Insurance is expensive. SOS call system battery has failed already and was expensive to replace. Servicing is expensive, too. It has done only 17,900 km and so far just the SOS call system battery has failed. Everything else work perfectly, but it's too soon to judge the reliability.

The car has ABS brakes, great suspension, airbags and has the original stereo it came out with. It's a very good size car. The back seats fold down and it has a very large boot. It drives very smoothly. It has never broken down on me in the three years I have had it, and the temperature gauge has never even gone close to half way up, even after driving for three hours. Great car. In the three years I have had it, all I have needed to do was get a service and buy a new battery last year, because it still had the original battery in it. Even though I checked the oil and water, I have never had the top up since my service last year. It pains me to say that this is the most reliable car I have ever owned because I am personally a Holden girl, and even though this car has done 347,000km on it, it's still a baby when you think of how many kilometres a Ford can actually do.

There's a huge GPS map in the speedo. The sports package tightens steering and suspension. You can disconnect DSG and ABS for real fun. It's very practical as a two-seater, with a huge boot. But there's poor legroom in rear seat. There is lots of legroom up front. This car is even fun to drive at 40km/h. Press the Sports mode button and it handles like a go-kart. Cruise control at speed is very comfortable. I can easily average under 4L/100km. Servicing is simple and a good price for oil and filters. It has DPF burn at times. No cost. Tyres has been the biggest expense. Nothing has ever gone wrong with this car. Extremely reliable.

Average for the year 1990. A very practical, large and comfortable station wagon layout with an ample-sized rear cargo area. 34 years and 295,000km of a pleasant and comfortable driving experience. Relative to the 295,000km traveled over the 34 years I have owned and driven the car, I estimate that the costs have been reasonable. Overall, a very reliable and well maintained vehicle.

I cannot fault this car. Very comfortable and handles very well. The air conditioning and power steering are very good. It handles the road very well. It's very reliable and I always feel safe when driving it. It doesn't cost much to get some petrol for it and it seems to last while. In regards to servicing we have been going to the same reputable mechanic, who has signed the logbook many times now. Insurance depends on who you go with. It's fantastically reliable. As I said before, it handles the road well and the air conditioning is awesome. The power steering works extremely well. You could even turn the wheel with one hand. Cleaning is easy, especially with the white car.

It's got driver and passenger airbags, and side airbags the in rear, plus a sunroof, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth and automatic headlights. The seats have black leather and are comfortable, with adjustability and memory for the drivers seat. It has the best dual-zone climate control. Very easy to drive. The diesel is economical, fast, responsive and reliable. Compulsory third-party insurance is $670 per year. Comprehensive insurance is $580 every six months. Diesel economy is 4.8L/100km. I can get 1450km out of a tank. Very good suspension and tyres. The engine is very quiet. You can go around Australia two times. It's very reliable.

Too complex. Passenger area is roomy with good legroom, although the centre console is wider than necessary without providing facilities as good as others. Boot size is good. No CD player. Easy to drive, but don't like i-stop or lane departure warning, which affects steering adversely. I turn both off. The electric steering feels a bit dead. The brake pedal needs more of a left-side extentsion for left-foot braking. The cruise control buttons are too small and the general system is confusing, unlike previous models. Fuel consumption on 91 octane is 10-11L/100km in town or country, which is worse than expected. Servicing yet to be tried. Insurance average, but has gone up, of course. No problems so far, but only low mileage to date. Time will tell, but Mazda reliability with earlier models has been very good in the past.