1998 Peugeot 306 GTi-6 review from UK and Ireland

1. Heater fan stays on in the off position.

2. Front mud flaps drag on tyre when turning sharply/full lock.

3. Doors not shutting properly, causing the door trim to become unclipped.

4. Notchy gearbox, especially from cold, OK when warmed up.

5. Rev counter constantly bouncing between 900 rpm and 2000 rpm.

- Take 1: Dealer said nothing was wrong with the idling.

- Take 2: Dealer put it on computer diagnostics, still claimed nothing was wrong. Charged me for the pleasure.

- Take 3: Dealer replaced the stepper motor linked to the engine idle module. Still idling erratically.

- Take 4: Dealer changed complete throttle module, and collapsed air pipe. 350 quid covered by warranty, 60 quid my bill = CAR IDLING FINE!

6. Backlight to clock/outside temperature gauge blew. Replaced, no cost.

7. Rattling driver door window mechanism.

8. Catalytic converter went, replaced under warranty (thank goodness!)

9. Rattling eaxhaust bafflers, still trying to get sorted.

10. Sometimes the rain-sensor windscreen wipers go into a world of their own after going through a heavy shower, and seem insistent on wanting to run at full speed even though no water is on the screen!

11. Drivers seat moves around a little, and needs a strong jolt to clip into the correct notches.

When it is running well, it really goes well! When it is playing up, it is one of the most frustrating cars to own.

Turning circle is absolutely appalling, making driving round some multi-story car parks almost impossible.

Always turns heads, especially with the quad headling conversion.

Great fun through country roads, not much fun in a traffic jam on the M1, as the clutch is less than forgiving to ankle muscles.

Fuel economy is not for the faint hearted, and you'll need to keep a credit card handy just in case you run out half an hour after filling up!!