Peugeot 306 Hatchback 1993

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonably economical. Thirsty when pushed.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Replaced suspension, torsion bar, head gasket, 3 radiators, bonnet, electrics, injection system, 3rd battery, amongst others. Bottomless pit.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great fun to drive, superb roadholding.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good acceleration all the way to the top.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    See cost rating above. Not good.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ahead of its time when new. A bit dated now, but still good.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite a hard ride, but it suits the performance.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Few problems with the alarm. Never broken into.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Haven't actually used Peugeot because they never called back and always quoted prices that were 2 to 3 times that of a local garage.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket went at 77k miles. Otherwise, ok.

    Other

    See above.

    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