Peugeot 306 Hatchback (1993 - 2001) 2.0 HDi LX (90bhp) 5d (AC) (2000/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I am stylish.... but deep inside I might be stupid
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Good looks, good car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, wasn't reliable enough. But it was a very good drive.
What are you likely to buy next?
Honda Civic or similar
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,600
When did you buy the car?
July 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good deal, bad car
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a good to drive car with good mpg
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
I know I have slated this car but I will concentrate on the positives. Super smooth ride. Fantastic handling, wet or dry. Really good overtaking ability in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. Quite on the motorways, near silent cruise at 80 mph. Good acceleration to 90 mph, but did kinda struuuuuuugle after that. Very easy to park, oh yeah and good on fuel. Good to drive not good to live with.
What's it like to park?
Good all round visibility = easy to park
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Where do I start? Car nearly caught fire due to dodgy electrics, heater matrix went twice leaving me with no ventilation. Crank pulley cracked making very crappy, embarrasing, LOUD, metallic noises, as if the sound of a diesel engine wasn't bad enough.
What's most practical about your car?
It had 5 seats
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Best option I had with this car was to sell it, which I did. Promptly. Gadgets? Stay away from because they're bound to go wrong in a car like this.
