1996 Peugeot 306 XSi review from UK and Ireland
"An acceleration dream"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Airbag light kept coming on - apparently a common fault due to wires being chaffed under drivers seat when sliding forward to get to rear seats.
Front seats upholstery although not coming off, is badly designed allowing the filler to be visible if not tidied up.
General comments?
Gear ratio set for quick acceleration and fast low gear corners, which the car does fantastically well.
Downside is that 5th gear is perfect for 30mph in town, but then has to drive you through the rest of the speed clock up to 100mph+
Fuel economy not bad for engine size ~ 33mpg for usual driving, but drinks shed lots more over 75mph.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2001 |