No problems so far (only owned car for one month).
Good points: -
Running costs are fantastic for a sporty hatch. According to the trip computer I am getting over 55 miles per gallon, and insurance and car tax are low.
Ride and handling are excellent, and I have had no problem getting a decent driving position.
Interior and exterior are smart and sporty, without being over the top.
Quality seems okay.
Bad points: -
The gear change can be awkward. I am finding it especially difficult changing down from 4th to 2nd. I am still messing this up even after a month of driving.
You do miss out on the instant throttle response and engine note of a petrol hot hatch. I had expected to be compensated with big mid-range punch, but to be honest this car is not quite as quick as I expected it to be.
Original reviewer update.
I have now owned the car for four months and had no problems with it.
I have modified my view on the performance. Acceleration in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears is impressive enough. I think coming from a petrol hot hatch background, my original comments were influenced by the lack of sharpness in 1st and 2nd. I guess you have to accept this in a diesel.
The gear change feels slightly sloppy, but not to the extent that it irritates.
Running costs continue to be the cars strongest point. Getting 55 mpg is easy.
Original reviewer update: -
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! One week outside the three year warranty and the clutch main bearing went. The car's only done 24000 miles. Peugeot were not interested, and I ended up having to pay £628 for a new clutch.
Another owner update:
No further problems thankfully.
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