Peugeot 306 Hatchback (1993 - 2001) 1.6 XS 3d (1996/N) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I enjoy driving.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

A few friends want to buy it which must be a good sign, other than that it's not the most ostentatious or rare of cars so most people tend not to have an opinion of it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

If I did it would be one of the larger engined models such as the xsi, but probably not.

What are you likely to buy next?

Alfa 156, possibly a Mercedes 190e 2.3 16

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,050

When did you buy the car?

November 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

Was generally a good deal, reasonably priced for the time I bought it, and hasn't given me too much trouble since.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Generally quite good. Around twisty roads it grips well and is fairly responsive, and is generally a fun experience. Can roll a little if pushed to hard, and does tend to be a little twitchy in the wet, you can go a little sideways if your not too carefull. Performance is generally a little weedy, needs to be pushed hard to get anything out of it. The ride is fairly smooth, meaning motorway miles can be racked up with ease.

What's it like to park?

All round visibility is good meaning parking is normally fairly easy. However the turning circle isn't fantastic so turning it around can be a bit of a pain.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Central locking is temperamental and is yet to be sorted, handbrake cable snapped, although mainly due to wear.

What's most practical about your car?

Has an impressive amount of load space once the rear seats are folded down.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Fairly spartan as far as gadgets go, but the electric windows can be usefull.