The 208 is the way into the Peugeot range and one of the most available city cars second-hand. The offer covers every mileage and budget level, which makes comparing cars particularly effective.
It is a model where there is no reason to compromise on condition: there is always another one.
Of the 366 used Peugeot 208 listed right now: 62% are petrol. 89% have manual transmission. Half are priced under €10,000.
The first generation, from 2012 to 2019, makes up a large share of the offer and remains very affordable.
The second generation, from 2019, is a clear step up: better perceived quality, the i-Cockpit driving position with high-set instruments, and above all the electric e-208, one of the most available used electric city cars.
Choosing between the two comes down to equipment as much as to age.
On PureTech petrol engines with a wet cambelt, keeping to the replacement intervals is a documented point: the invoice should be in the file.
On an e-208, ask for a state-of-health diagnosis of the battery and check the exact terms of the warranty covering it, which differ from the general warranty.
On a car used strictly in town, check the clutch and the battery rather than trusting the odometer.
Try the i-Cockpit: the position of the wheel relative to the instruments does not suit every build.
A first car, daily urban use, or a household second car. The e-208 is for anyone with somewhere to charge.
The links below narrow by engine, gearbox or budget.
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