Peugeot 3008 1.6 2011
Analysis of 16 active listings for Peugeot 3008 1.6 2011 from mobile.bg, cars.bg and other sources. Real market prices, known engine issues and what to check before buying.
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📊 Market data
- Cheap listings3 149 €
- Typical price4 300 €
- Expensive listings5 350 €
- Average mileage216 855 км
⚙️ Engines — what to expect
PSA/BMW EP6 1.6 VTi/THP (Prince) — EP6_1.6VTI_THP
Known issues
- Chain at rear of engine — same design as BMW N13/N18. Stretches, causing rattle and potential valve damage. Expensive to fix. (~1 200–3 000 € repair)
- Plastic thermostat housing cracks — massive coolant leak. Can cause overheating. (~200–500 € repair)
- Turbo variants consume excessive oil — piston ring design flaw. (~100–2 000 € repair)
🚨 What to check before buying
Overall risk score: 10/10
Serious risks
- Timing chain stretch (rear mount): Chain at rear of engine — same design as BMW N13/N18. Stretches, causing rattle and potential valve damage. Expensive to fix.
- Thermostat housing failure: Plastic thermostat housing cracks — massive coolant leak. Can cause overheating.
- High oil consumption: Turbo variants consume excessive oil — piston ring design flaw.
- Car is 15 years old — expect age-related wear: rubber seals, bushings, water pump, AC compressor
- Higher mileage (216,855 km) — check for timing system condition, turbo health, and suspension wear
Additional notes
- EP6_1.6VTI_THP engine has known reliability problems — assess carefully
- TIMING CHAIN WARNING: EP6_1.6VTI_THP has a problematic timing chain design. Get it checked before buying.
- PSA/BMW EP6 (N14) 1.6 turbo has well-documented timing chain issues. Chain stretches causing timing jump and engine damage. Common between 60k-120k km. Also affects MINI Cooper S R56. Cost €1,000-2,500 for chain replacement.
- Peugeot/Citroën/Mini 1.6 VTi/THP (EP6/Prince engine, joint with BMW) with 80k+ km: one of the most problematic modern petrol engines. Known for: timing chain stretch (catastrophic if it snaps — €2,000-4,000), thermostat housing crack (plastic housing leaks coolant — €200-400), excessive oil consumption, and carbon buildup on valves. The turbo THP version adds turbo oil line coking. Always check for timing chain rattle on cold start.
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