1997 Peugeot 306 D Turbo review from UK and Ireland

Lower arm bushes went at 76000 miles.

After lower arms went in the garage cocked up the steering and was completely bent.

Alternator and roller tensioner replaced 78000 miles.

Cam belt changed 80000 miles (essential)

Rear passenger brake wheel cylinder badly leaking and replaced 75000 miles.

Without the faults this car is very good, its looks handling and performance are very good, the insurance group is only group 5 and for a 1.9 its very nippy.

I bought the car very cheaply without any service history or records of what work has been carried out my advice buy a 306 TD with FSH.

The sports interior is very good on long journeys and for some reason my seats have worn very well compared to earlier models.

Also the wiring loom for the drivers door can be damaged major problem, my central locking was not working, every time I was opening and closing the door it would cut into the wires, easy job to repair do it yourself only need a soldering iron.

Recently the radiator has got a large hole in it and I have temporarily sealed it with rad weld around £90 for a new one.

And the clutch is beginning to go feel it slipping around £200 at local garage to put right.

Also replaced brake disc's and pads, but now they are binding which means the brakes are being applied without even touching the brake pedal.

My advice is to make sure the car has full service history and has been properly looked after and check the things that I have listed otherwise the car is not that bad.