Observations from longer ownership/driving distance

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NickK-UK

Discussion Starter · Apr 16, 2017 (Edited)

So it's been a couple of weeks and a couple of longer distance treks. So some observations I have.

* Interior - the wife and I noted that join between the roof and front down pillar expanded and could be moved, pushed it closed but will check again.

* Accelerator - you have to push it down more than a most cars but that means it's easier to wander along without having to constantly adjust speed.

* Break assist - I've noted that the car has rolled backwards a couple of times when I've expected the hill assist to apply the breaks for a little longer.

* Auto-select direction - the mrs thinks the selector is the wrong way around, i.e. you should push down on the EAT6 to go into drive rather than pull up.. I thought that initially but seems you get used to it.

* Parking - I managed to fit in-between two cars a Ford Ka driver decided not to attempt after stopping next to it.. That's without a front camera and park assist.

* S&S is very seamless, almost like the engine starts from the next cylinder firing.

* The 1.6 BlueHDi-120 EAT6 vs the 2.0 BlueHDi-180 EAT6 (I had the GT for 1.5 days)
** 120 sounds like a french tractor until it has some oil circulating and warmed up, the 180 sounds less tractor like when cold.
** 120 in sports mode can shift from the lights, the 180 even more so, but both need a little preplan (either a flick on the '-' paddle, or timing the accelerator press) in overtaking the difference is that the 180 puts more force into it.
** 120 has higher treble noise, the 180 has a deeper sound

* Road noise, on the M25 on some sections on the 120, there's quite a bit of road noise but that could be down to the pressure or alignment but I've not had chance to see.

* Road dirt - the 3008 allure has smaller wheel arc, the front wheel sprays the dirt vertically and onto the paint work. I have front mudflap and will add the rears soon but these have a little gap so the black door decal is saved but the paint gets some spray.. the rear.. well it gets it up the back - I expect the rear mudflap to save it nicely

Additions:
#1 - So when the car detects a new speed limit, the cruise control asks if you want to memorise that speed limit instead. Just squeezing the top and bottom buttons and your setup with the new speed.
#2 - The cruise control will almost appear to be at 69mph in a 70mph motorway limit, it then very slowly gets that last mph..
#3 - the trip computer shows 68mph for the 4 miles whereas the speedo and cruise control were set for 70mph.

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stuart.bush

· #2 · Apr 16, 2017

Nice points, thanks

I see what you mean about the Gear selector, i had a BMW and it was the same. I pick mine up on Tuesday now, was supposed to be last Thursday but apparently the delivery was late, then Easter landed and cocked everything up. Can`t wait TBH although i will be sad to see my Q3 go after a flawless 4 years.

Dautres

· #3 · Apr 16, 2017

Are you saying if the 2.0 BlueHDi-180 EAT6hp had been available on the Allure you might have considered it Nick? I originally configured a GT Line with the 1.6 BlueHDi but because the PCP payments worked out the same I went for the GT but must admit I’m slightly concerned about the fuel consumption. Any feedback on what you were getting over the 1.5 days?

Bassetlady

· #4 · Apr 16, 2017

stuart.bush said:
Nice points, thanks

I see what you mean about the Gear selector, i had a BMW and it was the same. I pick mine up on Tuesday now, was supposed to be last Thursday but apparently the delivery was late, then Easter landed and cocked everything up. Can`t wait TBH although i will be sad to see my Q3 go after a flawless 4 years.

Hi Stu. You possibly know me better as Marianda on another forum, lol. I'm still counting the days until Tuesday when we both pick up our cars. I went to have a look at mine the other day and must admit I'm so pleased you were one of the ones who talked me into going and checking out the new 3008.

Good luck for Tuesday- only 2 more sleeps and don't forget to let me know what you think of that lovely red colour

stuart.bush

· #5 · Apr 16, 2017

Hi Gill

Yeah not long now, some of the posts on here have been invaluable for me. Only one thing has peeved me off really and that is the roof rails. I think on an SUV they really set off the shape and i didn`t realize they were an optional extra at £100, most other cars come with them fitted as standard but i`m sure i`ll get over it when it`s on the driveway :thumb:

Bassetlady

· #6 · Apr 16, 2017

stuart.bush said:
Hi Gill

Yeah not long now, some of the posts on here have been invaluable for me. Only one thing has peeved me off really and that is the roof rails. I think on an SUV they really set off the shape and i didn`t realize they were an optional extra at £100, most other cars come with them fitted as standard but i`m sure i`ll get over it when it`s on the driveway :thumb:

Try not to let the lack of roof rails spoil your enjoyment of what is promising to be a very nice car, Stu.

Like you, I've found being on here has been invaluable, it's given me something to do to pass the waiting time away and I've picked up lots of very useful info and tips. Some lovely like-minded people here. Thanks to everyone for giving up valuable time to keep us all informed of the goings-on.

Artise1

· #7 · Apr 16, 2017

stuart.bush said:
Hi Gill

Yeah not long now, some of the posts on here have been invaluable for me. Only one thing has peeved me off really and that is the roof rails. I think on an SUV they really set off the shape and i didn`t realize they were an optional extra at £100, most other cars come with them fitted as standard but i`m sure i`ll get over it when it`s on the driveway :thumb:

Stuart

I have ordered the same car spec car and was wondering how long you have waited.

stuart.bush

· #8 · Apr 16, 2017

Hi Artise

Been lucky really as i`ve not had to wait that long. I ordered on the 17th of Jan i think it was or round about then and was originally told my car would be built week starting April the 16th for an expected delivery the first half of May. Then i had a call from the dealer saying Peugeot had brought it forward and hand over is now Tuesday the 18th almost a month early. Looking at some of the posts on here some people have been waiting what seems like an age, i`m wondering if it`s the diesel engines that are taking the time as both mine and Gill`s are petrol versions and we ordered around the same time and are collecting on the same day, i also specked keyless entry and go which i would have thought would push it back as it`s not a standard spec on a GT line.

Bassetlady

· #9 · Apr 16, 2017

stuart.bush said:
Hi Artise

Been lucky really as i`ve not had to wait that long. I ordered on the 17th of Jan i think it was or round about then and was originally told my car would be built week starting April the 16th for an expected delivery the first half of May. Then i had a call from the dealer saying Peugeot had brought it forward and hand over is now Tuesday the 18th almost a month early. Looking at some of the posts on here some people have been waiting what seems like an age, i`m wondering if it`s the diesel engines that are taking the time as both mine and Gill`s are petrol versions and we ordered around the same time and are collecting on the same day, i also specked keyless entry and go which i would have thought would push it back as it`s not a standard spec on a GT line.

I'm one of those saddo people who can remember dates etc but can't remember what I had for tea last night. I seem to remember that Stuart ordered his car on 25th January and I ordered mine 2 days later and they are both ready for picking up on Tuesday. Mine's a Copper Allure Petrol and Stu's is a Red GTLine Petrol (both Autos I believe) so perhaps it's the diesel manuals that are taking the time. The colour/spec/add-ons etc don't seem to make much difference on build dates and deliveries from my experience.

It must be so frustrating for those who are having to wait months rather than weeks and I feel for you all!

Artise1

· #10 · Apr 16, 2017

stuart.bush said:
Hi Artise

Been lucky really as i`ve not had to wait that long. I ordered on the 17th of Jan i think it was or round about then and was originally told my car would be built week starting April the 16th for an expected delivery the first half of May. Then i had a call from the dealer saying Peugeot had brought it forward and hand over is now Tuesday the 18th almost a month early. Looking at some of the posts on here some people have been waiting what seems like an age, i`m wondering if it`s the diesel engines that are taking the time as both mine and Gill`s are petrol versions and we ordered around the same time and are collecting on the same day, i also specked keyless entry and go which i would have thought would push it back as it`s not a standard spec on a GT line.

Stuart
I also ordered a 1.6 Petrol, with Grip and massage seats and ordered on the 27/1/17. I have been told delivery is at the end of the month which will mean the lead time will be roughly the same as you and Gill.

stuart.bush

· #11 · Apr 16, 2017

Really !! the 25th, that`s even better then. I think i had to wait almost 4 months for my Audi

Bassetlady

· #12 · Apr 16, 2017

Artise1 said:
Stuart
I also ordered a 1.6 Petrol, with Grip and massage seats and ordered on the 27/1/17. I have been told delivery is at the end of the month which will mean the lead time will be roughly the same as you and Gill.

Hi Artise. I ordered mine on the same day as you and mine reached the distribution centre in Doncaster on 9th April. Now I wonder if Stu and I have had our cars from the northern distribution centres where they're getting delivered quite quickly whereas if yours has gone to the one in Kent and there's more of a backlog, perhaps that's what's holding yours up.

It might be time to start pestering. My dealer knew more or less the exact date mine reached Doncaster and the dealers apparently have to request delivery of their cars so try becoming a bit of pest. I kept ringing him (and popping in when passing!) to ask for updates. Last Wednesday I called in and was told it was due for delivery to them Thursday/Friday but 90 minutes later they'd got it (only 3 days later)

Best of luck and hopefully it won't be long now.

Beau

· #13 · Apr 16, 2017

I thought I was playing it safe by ordering a GT Line as knew via the dealer and the online order configurator the GT was a 5 month wait...but its going to be a 4 month wait for my GT Line which was then stating 10 weeks on the the configurator.

In a way, wish id have gone for the full GT if it was just one extra month wait.

Paul

Dautres

· #14 · Apr 16, 2017

When I made my initial enquiry for each, one dealer told me 'build in February, March delivery', that was long before Peugeot got their knickers in a twist over supply and demand issues.

Beau

· #15 · Apr 16, 2017

Beau said:
I thought I was playing it safe by ordering a GT Line as knew via the dealer and the online order configurator the GT was a 5 month wait...but its going to be a 4 month wait for my GT Line which was then stating 10 weeks on the the configurator.

In a way, wish id have gone for the full GT if it was just one extra month wait.

Paul

Remember, they have extra people there now on the factory floor to catch up with the backlog...clearly not working!

Paul

NickK-UK

Discussion Starter · #16 · Apr 16, 2017 (Edited)

Dautres said:
Are you saying if the 2.0 BlueHDi-180 EAT6hp had been available on the Allure you might have considered it Nick? I originally configured a GT Line with the 1.6 BlueHDi but because the PCP payments worked out the same I went for the GT but must admit I’m slightly concerned about the fuel consumption. Any feedback on what you were getting over the 1.5 days?

The 1.6 is good enough for people + luggage and cruises nicely on the motorway but the EAT6 will prefer to sit at low revs so accelerating is something it sometimes needs a hint. The 2.0 has more power at low revs so has more acceleration before it needs a hint.

All in the 1.6 BlueHDi 120 is decent with people and luggage.

So far I have seen 57-69 mpg at 70 over 4 miles and 70+ on the motorway depending on the terrain.

(edit: addition - that 4 miles was with the cruise control on)

Skwark

· #17 · Apr 16, 2017

NickK-UK said:
The 1.6 is good enough for people + luggage and cruises nicely on the motorway but the EAT6 will prefer to sit at low revs so accelerating is something it sometimes needs a hint. The 2.0 has more power at low revs so has more acceleration before it needs a hint.

All in the 1.6 BlueHDi 120 is decent with people and luggage.

So far I have seen 57-69 mpg at 70 over 4 miles and 70+ on the motorway depending on the terrain.

That's a good return. I test drove the 1.6 manual and liked the performance v economy, but took a punt on the EAT6 variant.

As someone who does ~20k miles a year a diesel was a must for me (despite the anti diesel noise at the moment).

Will be interesting to see how it compares to my 1.6dci on the Qashqai, as that was pretty consistently gruff regardless of warmup. I prob would have gone for a larger powerplant if they offered it on the GT Line.

Bassetlady

· #18 · Apr 16, 2017

I've noticed that there are such a lot of people on here who have ordered 3008s but who are currently driving Qashqais, myself included. Do you think that Nissan seriously missed a trick when they recently announced their face-lifted 2017/18 Qashqais?

We've had 3 Qashqais over the last 8 years and until I had the current one, I couldn't fault them. However my 2014 one has had a lot of niggling problems, nothing major, but enough for me to look at other makes.

NickK-UK

Discussion Starter · #19 · Apr 16, 2017 (Edited)

Added an observation that I remembered with the cruise control

#1 - So when the car detects a new speed limit, the cruise control asks if you want to memorise that speed limit instead. Just squeezing the top and bottom buttons and your setup with the new speed.

#2 - The cruise control will almost appear to be at 69mph in a 70mph motorway limit, it then very slowly gets that last mph..

#3 - the trip computer shows 68mph for the 4 miles whereas the speedo and cruise control were set for 70mph.

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Skwark

· #20 · Apr 16, 2017

Bassetlady said:
However my 2014 one has had a lot of niggling problems, nothing major, but enough for me to look at other makes.

Only had the 14 plate QQ and same niggling issues. Interestingly I had a 17 plate and it felt more solid and refined (less road noise etc). It was a petrol vs my diesel but near same spec otherwise.

Hoping the Peugeot build quality is more consistent.

Yeah not just Nissan that have been caught out by the 3008, which IMHO has really raised the benchmark for the segment.

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