We're struggling to make a choice between a Ford S-Max and the new Peugeot 5008. We're trying hard not to be dazzled by the bells and whistles on the 5008, and do feel slightly nervous that with so much technology, there's a lot that could go wrong. But the drive felt smoother in the Peugeot and WhatCar? suggests that the value depreciation and ongoing costs are both better than the Ford. But what of the reputation for expensive French parts, and Peugeot's history of poor reliability? Are we mad to be tempted by a lower initial outlay rather than paying at least £3000 more for the S-Max?