1994 Peugeot 306 XT review from Australia and New Zealand
"Why on earth did they stop making this beauty?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There have been a few problems with this car.
We found the brakes overheated when given a bit of work. This resulted in them buckling. It was however pretty cheap to replace the disc's. Around $95 each plus labor.
The car also has a design fault with the cruise control. It is mounted behind the wheel, making visual confirmation difficult. Once you get used to it it is OK though.
The Anti-lock Braking System seems to engage prematurely on the front left wheel. I have thought about getting it seen to though I would probably prefer pulling the fuse and using my skill instead.
General comments?
The car drives very well.
With the addition of 15 inch alloy wheels and Goodyear Eagle F1 tires, the car grips to the road beautifully. There is a slight tendency to understeer in the wet though.
The engine is both efficient and punchy. We are not usually left wanting for power, however I would have prefered the 2 litre model.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 88000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 99000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Laser |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2003 |