Peugeot 306 Hatchback 1993

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    High depreciation. Has lost £7000 in four years of ownership.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing at 12000 mile intervals has been a big improvement over the old indirect injection turbo diesel engine fitted to the XTdT. service costs over four years have been less than £1000.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Too much body roll. Used to own a 306XTdT before this one and it handled far better on corners. I suspect Peugeot have raised the ride height and spoiled the handling as a result.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Generally good, but does lack power. Feels as though it could benefit from being ""chipped"" to 110 bhp.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent. Hasn't let me down.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks a bit dated now against new 307, but still manages to look good.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats are large and well shaped so comfort on long journeys is good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Immobiliser and deadlocks fitted so no problems.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very variable from dealer to dealer. Marshalls of Reading supplied and serviced this car without problem. Shileds of Glasgow had it once and were expensive and managed to leave the oil filler cap off.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Both wiper motors replaced under warranty.

    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