Hi Ralphy

There are two types of 'auto' box.

The one with just Park, neutral,drive and reverse is a traditional, fully automatic box.

The one with the additional 'manual' option is a semi automatic gearbox. This is basically a manual gearbox, but with a computer controlled clutch & gear-change. You can run in 'auto' mode which changes gear for you, or in 'manual' mode which requires you to use the flappy paddles.

I currently run a 3008 1.6HDI manual having previously owned a Citroen fitted with a semi box (EGS). Whilst the flappy paddles were good for showing off to friends, I personally wasn't impressed with the Citroen's semi auto gearbox, especially when the drive bearing went with a £2000 repair bill! I never really felt in full control of the car. I've no idea how the Peugeot versions compare for reliability but I'm so glad I went back to a full blown manual gearbox.

If I also remember correctly, the auto version of the 1.6HDI had a significantly higher VED cost, the manual version is only £125

I've had my 3008 just over two weeks now and have really grown to like the car. I would go as far as to suggest, it's the best car I've ever owned!!

You won't go far wrong with a 3008.

Good Luck
Richard

 

Thanks ........ but ......

now I am starting to really get confused.......

both had a semi auto select as far as I know :-(

I have tried to upload 2 images auto 1 was the smother drive , auto 2 was the noticeable gear change.....

does that make any more sense ?

may be its just me ;-)

Ralph

 

Picture 1 looks the same as my 308 6 speed 2.0 litre fully auto with the £260 road fund licence, this also has the manual option with sport and snow mode, there are no flappy paddles. Picture 2 looks like the electronic box with flappy paddles and the £30 road fund licence.

 

Agree with nickcc; Auto 2 is the semi-auto (tiptronic) box & Auto 1 is the standard automatic box. Plenty of info available via Google.

 

please belive me ......

I have been looking ..... what do I need to type into google ?

What is the letter number code to distinguish the different models?

ie. 1.6 e-hdi ???????

Ralph

 

Far as I'm aware, with my limited Peugeot knowledge, the 1.6 HDI does not come with the fully auto box in newish models only clutchless manual or manual.

 

I think it's only the 2.0 HDi 163 bhp auto that has the proper auto box, the 1.6 HDi auto has the EGC version.

 

I thought ......

that's it ........ then when we looked over our notes, it was a 2.0 manual we tried.

Both auto's where 1.6.

So for the life of me I can not find what the difference is in the 2 images types I have shown :-(

Ralph

 

In very simple terms, your image showing the padles behind the steering wheel (auto2) is the semi automatic version.

Any decent dealer salesman will be able to explain the differences between full-auto & semi-auto.

 

finally ......

I worked out what had happened , with all the good help here

It seams that one of the dealers I had a test drive with was
talking twaddle!

He convinced me we had gone for a test drive in a 1.6 auto .... when in fact it was a 2.0 Doh!

In my defence I presumed that any dealer could not get some thing that simple wrong!

It has been a steep learning curve ..... the last new vehicle I bought was a BMW bike 30 + years ago !

So thanks again for all the help and not shooting me down for sounding thick!

Ralph

 

Don't forget that the 2.0 litre fully auto road fund licence is £260 as opposed to £30 for the 1.6 with flappy paddles, perhaps the salesman was trying to hide the fact re the tax difference.

 

Hi Ralph
Glad to know all the advice has helped. I'm guessing the twaddle spouting dealer isn't going to be seeing you again, anytime soon!

Good luck with you continued car hunt, please let us know what you end up with.

Best wishes
Richard

 

Hi again ..........

We both really like the 3008 having looked at 10 / 15 different cars, before narrowing ot down.

Our first choice was the Dacia Duster but they are now having issues :-( The C3 Picaso , Berlingo came close ..... and yes I know they are nothing like the 3008 We had a list of things like ride hight, boot space , noise levels , better mpg , interior configuration (seats up/down) and more ............ We would probably walked passed the 3008 if some one had not made us look ..... we are so glad they did.

We are going to arrange some more test drives ..... now that we know what we are driving ;-)

The 1.6 manual / semi auto and the 2.0 auto will all be tried again before we make any final decision

Which ever we pick it will be in the Allure spec ......

as the wife is into star gazing and now claims the panoramic roof will be nice for when its cold


one last question if I may ...... does the 2.0 auto come in different BHP? I have seen two different prices on road tax ....... unless its just the dealers speaking / website twaddle ;-)

Ralph

 

Parkers state the 150 and 163 BHP for the Allure, 150 manual and 163 auto. We have the panoramic roof on our 308, blooming hot with the blind open.

 

Nickcc has beaten me to it

Here are links to the Parkers website & VED info:

150bhp - Road Tax Prices - Peugeot 3008 (09 on) 2.0 HDi (150bhp) Allure 5d | Car Tax Calculator | Parkers

163bhp - Road Tax Prices - Peugeot 3008 (09 on) 2.0 HDi (163bhp) Allure 5d Auto | Car Tax Calculator | Parkers

 

Sorry

Nick

 

LOL

I'll never win any speed typing awards :lol: :lol:

 

Always been a one finger typist myself, others at work used to put me to shame

 

I must be better than you, then. I'm a 2 fingered typist (that is, if you can count the second that scratches my head whilst looking for the right key ...). :thumb: