That car had a bad reputation, plus value drops further because the successor is out already, and it is so much nicer.

Wow. You are back from long hiatus.

I think he meant waiting 2 years for the current gen 3008 to depreciate , buy if there are any from current owner having it up for sale by then. It is a good strategy I think especially if you intend to buy it cheap. Just that there may not be many owners of current gen 3008 letting go their two year old for sale.....

Ha, just very busy these days. More important things to do, like binge watching Netflix. Not sure I'll be here often. But I was curious what's happening in Malaysia these days.

His strategy is sound, but his pricing expectations aren't. Yes, the price will drop. But with the previous gen 3008, it also dropped because that car was end of life. Outdated model, end of life, successor is much nicer. Then add bad reputation, dealers trying to get rid of old stock (thus lowering the price for brand new cars) and you'll get a massive price drop. In 2 years the new 3008 will still be a modern, up to date car that looks great, and might have a better reputation by then (if it is a better car). So don't expect the prices to drop that much.

It is normal to see a car value drop by 50% after Two years here in Malaysia I am afraid. Don't believe me? try checking using an online check.


https://www.carbase.my/tool/car-market-value-guide

Sadly thats still have certain people who think their car would'nt loss much value after a few year due to their brand hierarchy. No one in the world will pay more than 50% of the original value of the purchase for a car that pass their 3rd birthday. Thats including all the Japanese brands. Let that sink in.

but they always claim T & H brand get the most RV
Myvi also popular
They can sell the junk at 50% after 10 years , thats why always must buy Vios and civic ketam

Good luck!

True. I wish it was that way in Germany... if you factor in the discounts dealers will give you on new cars anyway, a second hand car won't save you much.

But yes, in Malaysia its different. But... I didn't check, but if after 2 years the price of a 3008 is 45 to 50k, then new it must have been around 90 to 100k? Was it really that cheap to begin with? Isn't the new 3008 around 150k? Then after 2 years it won't be around 50k, but around 75k...

There are two trims , the lowest is RM135k before discount. A brand new after 2 years later possibly it will only fetch half of that value. Nearing three years it will drop close to 50k. I won't be surprise.

CRV hold value better though, the same site would show a 2015 or 2016 2.0 CRV will still have value of RM79k to RM85k, so it is not as much drop from its original price of RM135k+

Likewise for a CX5 from Mazda

But then these are just guides.....

any idea about 3008 maintenance cost?

about 500 for every 10k
about 1k for major service

SC use mobil 5 litre that is total 290.. every 10k need to change filter (not sure its aircond or engine, i think is aircond cost 110)..

CX-5 so-so la for RV.....though the owners may want to think otherwise...

Merely quoting site guide as reference. The site showed both CRV and CX5 hold value pretty good and almost on the same level....

Personally I would think CRV will hold value better since their numbers are much less than CX5 and also the current used CX5 are all older gen

recently view the 3008 SUV at one shopping mall...amazing designed, and I really impressed.
according to the sales man, mentioned:-
--taking from previous experience, PUG have better designed of the engine now to suit Malaysia climate condition, how true is this statement??
--from the past one year, they received have very good comments from the owners who purchase new designed PUG 3008 SUV, betul ke??
--SC service quality was being reform and upgraded, really?
...but..still but...negative comments about PUG are flooded many of the forums, although like it very much, but still in deep considering whether to own one..haizzz
any new owners here who can sharing more latest experience, hope to get more info.....

i was being told similar things 9 years ago when I bought my 308. and I sold it in a hurry before the end of my 5 year loan tenure. Go figure.

i think the best way is admire it from far....

the big grill of the older models look so nice, why second hand so cheap?

Latest update to my 2012 Peugeot 3008.

On the way to Penang, Aircon not cold. Replaced compressor in Penang. On the way back to KL, alternator died. Replaced in Penang.

Back in KL, Aircon not cold again. This time, condenser coil kaput. Replaced in KL.

Drove to Penang for work and suddenly lost power or stuck in limp mode. Drove back slowly below 100kph and found turbo housing cracked!

Fucking piece of French shit. Everything broke down within 2 weeks. Need to spend approx RM 5k.

Will fix the turbo housing first. If more faults, it is up for sale below RM 20k.

I'm going back to my beloved 1990 Mitsubishi Galant VR4. Will detuned back to stock for daily driving.

New cars too many unreliable electronics and poor quality components just like an iPhone.

Fuu 5k just like that. i cant imagine to pain. people buy this car to feel the comfort, unfortunately electronic/reliability become main issue.