Peugeot 306 Hatchback 2.0 16V GTi-6 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very good value, though prices are holding up well.
Costs
Eats tyres. Buy one with a warranty to keep costs low.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent handling, a real go-cart around corners.
Performance
OK, it won't overtake a Porsche, but it is very quick compared to most euro-shrapnel on the road.
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Living with it
Reliability
Designed with love, built without a damn. Sadly let down by typical French build quality.
Image
Turns heads in black or silver, but avoid garish colours, like Blaze Yellow, that attracts the boys in blue.
Comfort
All modern equipment fitted, so very comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
It has all the gadgets in the book, but I still use a stoplock as well.
Service
Peugeot are hopeless. Dealers are too busy patching up shoddy cars from the factory to be bothered about repairing old ones. Don't expect a courtesy car either.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cambelt went at 58k miles - fixed under warranty. Peugeot say 72k, but do it at 50k miles!
Other
Front suspension coil spring broke in two, map sensor failed, plus general build related problems.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No