1981 Peugeot 305 SR Estate review from UK and Ireland
"Better car then most competitors... but far too expensive to run, and in the end proved unreliable."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear radius arm bearings failed due to water ingress into the taper roller bearings through inadequate seals, fixed on later cars (identifiable by having 4 bolts per road wheel).
Engine overheated from new.
Cylinder head gasket failed twice.
Access to ignition distributer is very difficult.
Starter motor solenoid failed.
Engine eats spark plugs.
Serious tailgate rust, fixed on later cars by redesign.
General comments?
Very good bodyshell assembly and paintwork quality.
Excellent transmission, though there is some gear whine.
Engine is at best, adequate for the job.
Cabin is very good in terms of design, materials and accessibility.
Grossly excessive prices charged for genuine OEM parts.
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| I really like this car!!! |
Nice car for easy ride |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 1981 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1994 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Strada |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2002 |