Faults:

Just to let everyone know!!! If you get the catalytic converter fault or the emissions fault coming up, DO NOT (as I did) run off to get major repairs done. None of them worked despite the number 1 dealer swearing they needed fixing and changing me an arm and a leg.

I found a good mechanic who knew his Peugeots, he flushed the oil and put an additive in the refill to help keep the hydraulic lifters running smoothly when the engine is cold (this was the problem, sticky lifters). The refill is not for sale off the shelf and is made by Wynne's. For $200 I had my $2600 plus problem fixed, she now runs like a pussy cat. He recommended getting the service guys to put it in at each oil change.

Faults:

Anti pollution system used to come on every month.

Peugeot had the car back 6 times and could do nothing.

I took it to a garage that upgrades the CPU.

It was 90kwt, now it's 135kwt and has no trouble for the last 2 years. And it only cost $900; that's about 350 English Pounds.

It was a great improvement to the driving, and averaged from 5.5 per hundred to 6.5 on fuel.

General Comments:

Very good handling.

Extremely good brakes.

Nice all round.

Faults:

Gearbox plug oil leak.

Broken internal exhaust baffle.

Opposite indicator comes on after corner completed.

Seat back trim pops open too easily.

Gearbox occasionally changes down heavily.

Brakes "pulsing", as though warped, already.

General Comments:

We bought this car new about a year ago from a prominent Melbourne (Eastern suburbs) Peugeot dealer before finding out that their workshop was a grubby, backyard affair. A note of caution to you all.

A few days latter I discovered a 10cm oil puddle under the car. Unfortunately the leaking oil plug meant that the gearbox and engine needed to be split to fix the problem!

Shortly after this (about 5000km) a rattle appeared from the engine. It was a broken internal exhaust baffle. A known fault, apparently.

After a turn is completed the opposite indicator comes on. I haven't had this fixed yet as it will probably require half the interior to be tampered with and it doesn't annoy me too much.

The tiptronic in this car is generally very smooth, but occasionally changes down savagely. I don't know if this is a characteristic of Peugeot tiptronics.

I enjoy the sporty nature of this car and find it to be very practical, even transporting a 280l fridge in it last week. It has been reliable so far, but has had the quality issues mentioned above.

Faults:

The indicator stalk over corrects and indicates in the opposite direction once the car finished cornering. The Peugeot dealer said this was a very common 307 fault.

The horn failed to work on most occasions. The dealer indicated this problem was linked to the indicator issue.

The 1.6 liter petrol engine is dangerously gutless when try to quickly get through a round-a-bout. Very slow off the mark. The 2 liter engine is much better.

The power steering system developed a major leak and the whole unit needed replacing. I had to wait 2 weeks for the part to arrive from France. No car for 2 weeks!

Believing this particular car was a dud, I traded it and bought a brand new 2liter 307. After just 2 weeks it also has the indicator problem and has a fading, unreadable computer screen. I am now thinking that maybe the 307 model is a dud, after my experience and after reading your reviews.

Most of the car is plastic, including the front guards and under-body guards. Not built to last, and scratches very easily.

My nearest Peugeot dealer is a 1.5hr drive. I am getting used to making the long trip!

Costly, premium unleaded only can be used in the car.

I find the car a bit awkward to get in/out of and I have bumped my head several times. (I am not that tall 6')

2 liter model has poor economy (11 litres/100km in city) but much more power. 1.6 liter model has better economy, but is dangerously gutless.

General Comments:

Attractive looking car. Very spacious inside, particularly the boot.

Kids have lots of leg room. Comfortable seats. This is a real "gadget" car.

Probably a very safe car in an accident. 6 airbags, ABS, etc.