1998 Peugeot 306 GLX review from UK and Ireland
"Stylish, fun and cheap, if you can live with annoying faults"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Airbag Warning light was flashing intermittently- caused by a faulty connector to the Seat-belt tensioner.
Rear Wheel bearing needed replaced.
Cold start problems due to worn out heater plugs.
Front tires don't seem to last very long.
General comments?
The car has had no serious or expensive faults and has never left me stranded.
Build quality is generally good compared to other french cars.
I felt the standard trim was very comfortable, but a bit 'old man' so I swapped in a half-leather interior from a 2000 model to improve things.
Performance is excellent and the turbo-charger gives the car acceleration that would embarrass plenty of 'Hot-hatchs'.
Economy is superb, it is the cheapest car to run of all that I have ever owned, it regularly returns over 550 miles on a full tank.
Ride and handling are probably the best in the class, it is a superb car for cornering and soft suspension eliminates road bumps without losing any edge.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen Xsara |
| Date of Entry | 9th March, 2004 |