2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier review from UK and Ireland

Main problem has been a "whining" or squeaking sound from the transmission. More noticeable in 1st, 2nd and 3rd. It has been to 2 seperate dealers about this. The first claimed Peugeot were aware of this and were looking into it and I would have to put up with it in the meantime. The second dealer (4 months later) said the same, but assured me that they should here something in the next few months as to a solution. It is very annoying and loud (even outside of the car - it sounds like a transit that's done 190k miles!!). I plan to change it in a few months, but have no idea how I am going to sell it sounding like that.

Had problem with exhaust rattle at about 2500rpm, but dealer fixed that and so far so good.

Various creaks, mainly from passenger seat, stereo housing and passenger sun visor (!!).

Stereo, although it sounds good, does not hold the radio stations stored in it.

If it wasn't for the transmission noise I would happily live with the other problems as they are fairly insignificant, but at the moment I am not happy with the car or the after-sales service.

I can't knock it for comfort and in some respects the build quality and quality of materials is very good.