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Subject Topic: Peugot 3008 Post Reply Post New Topic
Personcerys1steve
30/1/2014 at 10:28pm
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I am thinking of changing my car,at the moment I have got skoda octavia 1.9TDI Auto,my caravan is abbey 417 vogue 1998,miro 1100kg mtplm 1350kg, I know that it,s slightly high 95% but I have been driving for 30 years,peugot 3008 1.6hdi active egc auto 5dr but I have heard that the rear suspension goes when there is any weight on it,or the citroen 4 1.6HDi egs auto both 1500 or 1540 max towing weight braked.What do you think.Steve



















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PersonRob and Tina
30/1/2014 at 11:09pm
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Are we talking about new cars or older models?

According to the Peugeot brochure the 3008 1.6hdi egc has a max tow weight of 1090 or 1300kgs depending on which model you have, they both have a nose weight of 70kg.

I'll have a look and see if I still have a Citroen brochure for the other vehicle.

Rob


Personcerys1steve
30/1/2014 at 11:36pm
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Hi, sorry, used 2010.

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PersonRob and Tina
31/1/2014 at 8:51am
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I don't have the weights for 2010 any longer but I've had a look at another website which gives the same weights as stated above. I think you need to double check the weights as the figures I have from Peugeot say the caravan is too heavy for the 3008.

I have heard that the rear suspension on the 3008 is a bit soft and so far I haven't seen one on a camp site towing a caravan so haven't been able to ask anybody about their personal experience of the car.

I don't have the Citroen brochure any more so I can't give the figures for the C4.


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PersonJack+Jon
31/1/2014 at 9:22am
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The C4 saloon is too small unless you mean C4 Picasso which will be ok depending on model, go for 2litre diesel, 3008 will also tow it depending on model so check handbook, 1500kg max tow on some. 90% match though for your caravan & I'd go for the 2litre diesel version, that weight of caravan is a bit much for 1.6diesel.

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PersonGrumpy01
31/1/2014 at 5:50pm
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Hi Steve, I would steer clear of the 3008 its far to light for towing anything of size, and as has been said already the rear suspension is soft. If I put a months shopping in the boot the front wheels can loose traction. Sixth gear will be no no, fuel consumption will be on the high side, if I push mine with four in mpg drops to 35ish or even lower. I would try a C4 Picasso more room and heavier also has a bigger footprint. My 3008 is 2011 115bhp nice car to drive don't get me wrong great on the motorway not a lot of room in the rear seats head up display is brilliant, my wife's C3 Picasso has more room. As they say the choose is yours.

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Persondianebb72
31/1/2014 at 8:41pm
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we had a 61 plate 3008 and we towed our 2 berth (1250MTLPM) caravan with it and it towed ok, the back is soft so we put some spring assistors on but it didn't make much difference. The engine was also very tinny sounding and the turbo lag was horrendous at times. We have just changed to a Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2.0 and it's so much better. We no longer have the caravan but I'd be happy to tow with the Tourer

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PersonOctavia4x4
31/1/2014 at 10:28pm
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Go for a Octavia 2.0TDi CR, far better engine, smooth power with plenty of torque and fuel efficient. The estate 4x4 has a mass in service of 1,495kg with a tow limit of 1,600kg.
I would be happy to tow your van, 1,350kg at 90% with mine. Stay with Skoda; there is also the Scout or the Yeti to consider.

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Personcerys1steve
31/1/2014 at 10:47pm
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Hi,thanks a lot I wont touch the peugot 3008 thanks a lot,

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Personjaiash
01/2/2014 at 6:27pm
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I have no axe to grind about Skodas, but I wouldn't swap one for a Peugeot.



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