Peugeot 306 Hatchback (1993 - 2001) 2.0 HDi LX (90bhp) 5d (AC) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That im a 40 something man still stuck in the 1990s reliving my 20s.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it and are quite surprised by the power that the car has,,,.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would by this car again any day of the week.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another 306 HDi,,,,Nothing else over here can cope with this Northern Ireland watered down Diesel,,,,,every other car i have had just dies a very sad and poorly death on the worst diesel in the world,,.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,500
When did you buy the car?
February 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes i got a fantastic deal on my car, Initially when i first went to see the car i was expecting to see a run of the mill Peugeot 306 HDi,,,,But i was surprised when i took a look over the car to see what had been done to it and the new parts it had recently received,,,,The dealer was asking £1995 but i got him down to £1500 for cash.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
The HDi engine and fuel economy,,, Ride, Small servicing costs and sports diesel performance,,.
What was the dealer like?
Keen to sell and very nice,,,Like all dealers,,All they want is your money at the end of the day....I know that so i dont expect much when it comes to car dalers (Arther Dailys) the lot of them,,,.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its a drivers car, It can take what ever you want to throw at it,,,It can be driven like its been driven by miss daisy or it can be driven like its the stig behind the wheel,,,the options yours,,, its very responsive and with the help of the rear axle being able to help steer you through the tight corners you can give the car a bit more peddle with the confidence of knowing your going to get round it at higher speeds and leave to focus's and golfs lagging.
What's it like to park?
Easy with there being plenty of window at the back,,,.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nope nothing has gone wrong with the car yet and i have just about covered 12,000 miles since i bought it.
What's most practical about your car?
Easy to drive, very comfortable. and also has the grunt to let you know its a drivers car,,,,This car needs driving,,,Its not a soft car at all,,,It has a character and its one i like,,,.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Sensor wipers, head lights and usb connectivity radio, Ispiri alloys and uprated breaks,,,stops on a six pence.
