Peugeot 306 Hatchback 1.4 Genoa 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very good to buy, as can be picked up quite cheaply. Make sure you really read the service history and the other invoices. Also this 1.4 version is in a low insurance group. It didn't cost me anything to upgrade from an H reg 954cc 3 doors Citroen AX.
Costs
Dealers still charge an arm and a leg for spares and for labour. You're better off going on E-bay or to the scrap yard and getting the spares yourself. Make sure you get yourself a Haynes manual and that you stick to the order of mounting/dismantling.
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On the road
Driving
Very good cornering, providing power steering and shock absorbers are still in good condition.
Performance
Very good, but not extremely sporty. Plenty of grunt to take it to 90+ miles an hour on motorway, without noticing, even on LPG.
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Living with it
Reliability
The previous owners gave me plenty of old bills. Also central locking wiring gets damaged in time. Other than that, OK.
Image
Metallic green probably not THE best option for a young bloke, but this bloke doesn't care about street cred.
Comfort
Comfortable ride, with seats lateral support, would do with lumbar support, but altogether fine.
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Security and Service
Security
Good as has immobiliser and central locking, but scumbags can bend the upper side of the door by pulling it.
Service
Dealers are ripping you off.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Alternator bearings gone.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes