One car passed down through three generations, tell me my story with the Peugeot 508

I don’t know where the love started, but it goes deeper... I don’t know where to start at the beginning, and suddenly I remembered a joke a friend once made: "Do you really plan to pass down your Peugeot car to three generations?" I just smiled. But today, many people around me have looked at me with admiration. It is no longer the cynicism, but more respect.

exalt, the model of the third generation 508

The interior of exalt is simply too sci-fi

I remember it was 2014, not long after I entered the society, in Chengdu It is not easy to settle in this city with a very tolerant spirit. I am very grateful to those who have helped me. Think about the ups and downs we have gone through over the years: living in a rented house with a 10-square-meter balcony, living on steamed buns; missing the bus after work and walking dozens of kilometers; being so poor that when buying groceries, I was afraid of being laughed at, so I asked an aunt to sweep the floor. Helping go to the store to buy some things that others don’t want... I will remember every moment of the struggle. In 2015, my work gradually improved, and due to the nature of my work, I urgently needed to purchase a mobility scooter. The first thing I considered was a Volkswagen car. I went to see the Lingdu, which had just been launched. The price was quite expensive, with a cash discount of only 3,000 yuan, and the sales were particularly impressive. Whether you liked it or not, that was all. Next, I went to look at Ford cars, and I immediately fell in love with the top model of Focus 2.0, which was about to be replaced and had a discount of more than 30,000 yuan. It was the last batch of cars. Then after returning home, I contacted all 4S stores in Sichuan, hoping to pick up a candy red 2.0 top model, but I found only blue cars. Just at this time, I got sick and was delayed. It was a strange combination of circumstances that brought me to the Peugeot 4S store, and I am also grateful that a combination of circumstances led me to choose the Peugeot 508!

I really couldn’t find any pictures of the old 508, so I had to make do with it

In the blink of an eye, my second-generation 508 (1.6t) has driven almost 100,000 kilometers. The biggest problem during this period was that the entire car was powered off and could not be started. Later, I went to a 4S store to replace the battery and battery management cables and the problem was solved. Others such as recalls of solenoid valves, vacuum tubes, throttle failures, spark plug failures, and sporadic horn failures have all occurred. There are a lot of them, big and small, but they don't affect the overall experience of using the car. Overall, the car has good fuel consumption, sufficient power, and a solid chassis. My father's old Volkswagen Santana has traveled nearly 700,000 kilometers (the stopwatch broke at 391,415 kilometers). After it was eliminated the year before last, I drove the old 508 back to my hometown.

It broke down when the mileage was 391,415 kilometers! It's a pity

The gear lever has recorded the historical vicissitudes of the past few years

In March last year, I bought another Peugeot 508L. I have a very good impression of French cars, and I personally particularly like the exquisite interiors of French cars, so I didn’t hesitate at all when choosing. In the course of more than a year of use, I have a lot of favorable impressions of this generation of 508L: the fuel consumption in the city is 7-8L, and the NVH control is also very good. At 30km/h, the chassis is hard and exceeds The chassis will become comfortable again after 30km/h (variable suspension is not optional). The new 8at gearbox also shifts more smoothly than the previous 6at. It has a more refined interior and very good chassis passability (than the old model). Higher passability), while maintaining a stable body on high speeds...

The rear end is indeed not as coordinated as the original version, but overall the proportions are normal

From this perspective , it’s very suitable, much more perfect

Always agree, others will think you are a shill. Let’s talk about some shortcomings: First of all, let’s talk about the steering wheel blocking the instrument panel. You can say it blocks the instrument panel, or you can say it doesn’t block it. Why do I say this? Because some people will be very uncomfortable when adjusting the height of the seat and steering wheel. My girlfriend likes to adjust the seat to the highest position and forward. In this sitting position, she will feel uncomfortable no matter how much she adjusts. Different cars have different driving habits. Whether you like them or not depends on you. Secondly, this car will experience delays when going uphill and in reverse gear. When the D brake is pressed and released, there will sometimes be a drag force backwards, and then the car will start to move forward.

Finally, I would like to complain about the opening and depth of the trunk, which are too small. I once tried to put 19-inch wheels and tires into the 508L, but I found that none of my other hatchbacks could fit them.

The front face is no different from the original one

The tail shape is upward and can be changed to a running water lamp.

The flaws do not hide the advantages. Overall, the Peugeot 508L is a good car. Of course, if you compare it with the original European version of the 508, the product may not be as competitive, but I think the 508L is a more suitable domestic model in China.

Compared with the Q5, the 19-inch wheels are relatively large

Looking closer, they still look better

The red color of the original version is really flamboyant

The angle from the side is beautiful

End: I saw the domestic car program "Speed ??Partner" on Bilibili a few days ago. There was one episode in which I was particularly impressed: "Every time a Lotus When the publicist invites me, I will also say that I hope to buy a Lotus this year. But as each year passes, I find that it is not easy to pay everyone's salary at the end of the year. Every New Year, I will set a goal for myself: Buy an Elise this year, but sometimes the reality is that you may never be able to save the money you want to buy a car, because this car cannot solve any urgent needs, it is just a toy, and you can’t find anyone to buy it. Justifiable reason. By chance this year, I came across an Elise R, which is my favorite Lotus. I posted a post on Weibo asking everyone if they would take a loan to buy my favorite car. But in the end, the question actually came back to me: Do I know how to do it? In fact, in the past few years as a car media, I have spent more time driving, but less time playing with cars. I can't help but question myself. Has Jacky changed? He is no longer so pure. But as soon as I sat in the Elise's cabin and touched the Elise's steering wheel, my smile melted everything. This is the little boy who has always loved cars the most. I am indeed more tolerant of cars, because I know how to appreciate the beauty of different cars, but I also know more clearly that what I like most is the retro, original, and pure feeling. At the age of 33, I have become more mature, but that was not the case before. My innocent heart has never changed, so I decided to give myself an Elise as a monthly payment. It is a gift, an experiment, and a milestone. The dream is not as far away as I thought, Jacky. , happy birthday." You asked me why I copied what Jacky said on Weibo and on the show? I just want to tell you that when you sit in the car of your dreams, it carries the pursuits and dreams of your youth and guides the direction of your future efforts~~~ Therefore, one car is passed down to three generations. This pure The spirit of Jacky has also been passed down

Looking at the way Jacky smiled, I suddenly thought of myself

Maybe this is where the real spirit lies