Peugeot 306 Hatchback 1993

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alright for the price I paid.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Parts are pretty cheap and quite readily availible, but thats a good thing because you will need lots of them. Uses far too much petrol, 25-27mpg on a short run.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Generally nice to drive in the dry, can snap out in the wet if your not careful.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonably quick due to lightness and the gearbox having short ratios, this is bad for fuel economy and the car does not take to being filled with people.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Has never failed to start but it constantly has stuff going wrong with it.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nice looking car although it has a bit of a chavvy image.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Awful for taller people, little headroom, my head is against the sunroof, I cannot shut the visor over it. Hard seats and very noisy.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No one has tried but the code start thing doesn't work and the alarm is all show and no go (it flashes the lights but still lets you start the car and drive off with it going).

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Only used them once or twice and they seemed to be fine.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Autochoke, build up of carbon causing the car to rev erratically, Doesnt start very easily in the cold. Radiator leaks.

    Other

    Electric windows failed, rear windscreen spray doesnt work, warning lights come on of there own accord, new lighbulbs, needs new keycode system, juddering steering rack.

    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