1998 Peugeot 306 Meridian Special Edition review from UK and Ireland
"Depreciation disaster and will never buy another Peugeot again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replacement ECU when I purchased the car at 47,000 miles.
Rot/Rust around the rocker cover.
Poor electrical wiring.
Fog light blew.
Head gasket blew at 56,000 miles.
General comments?
The Peugeot is a fun, sexy looking and excellent car to drive - when it works.
Interior design is very nice and comfortable and the features which come with the Meridian, such as electric windows & mirrors, air conditioning and central locking are also excellent.
However, the 1.4 engine is poorly built and the electrics appear to have been wired by a blind Frenchman.
Very costly to repair (£1000+ for ECU, £500 for head gasket) in comparison to the value of the car.
In comparison to the value of the car (£3000.00), it was very costly to repair (£1000+ for ECU, £500 for head gasket). Did consider cutting my losses and torching it at one point…
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| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 57000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 11th April, 2003 |