2002 Peugeot 307 XR review from Cyprus
"Bad fuel consuption, rediculous steering precision, spacious interior, bad I don t like it any more"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The lever of the indicator six times, first time at 100 km and then every 10,000 km always changed by the dealer on guarranty.
The oil level gauge sensor three times, first time when new, always chnaged by the dealer on guarranty.
The rear axle has a cast that makes the rear left wheel to have bad alignment. It happened on the 63,000km. The dealer is going to replace with no charge.
General comments?
The car is spacious, especialy at the front. The crem interior gives a lightness that adds class. The woodlike touches are very reallike.
The car has the strongest engine on its class, according to the magazines, but it s very much controled by the electronics for the emision control laws. Gas pedal driven by wire is a disaster, especialy when you want to accelerate imidiately.
The classic french comfort is not so present, the car is more firm than previous peugeots, it s like a german car.
The front armrests are at wrong hight and are not adjustable. Range Rover's armrests were perfect.
The economy with the a/c on, almost on in Cyprus, cannt be less than 8.2lt/100km.
Some strange noises under the car, maybe the exaust pipe, must be avoided and you have to live with them. The doors crackle when on bad tarmac or when the body is under torsion. I didn t have that even with my old Golf I.
The steering is not so precise. The electrohydrolic power assistand is not a good invention. I thing that this happens on every modern car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 69000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Land Rover Range Rover |
| Date of Entry | 13th November, 2004 |


