Peugeot 306 Hatchback 1.4 XR 5d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not particularly cheap - £6000 second-hand in 1998.
Costs
Has become a bottomless pit of repairs and replacements in the last 2 years.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent to drive. Sticks to the road like glue and corners brilliantly!
Performance
Very nippy for a 1.4, but performance noticeably drops off with full car (3 passengers).
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Living with it
Reliability
Has required a substantial number of major repairs, but has never 'broken down' on me.
Image
A distinctive good looking car.
Comfort
Not luxurious, but above average for a car in this bracket.
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Security and Service
Security
Appears adequate.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket blown at 75k miles.
Other
Quick front tyre wear. Worn drive shafts. ECU replaced.
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