2002 Peugeot 306 Equinoxe review from Peru
"Sporty, fun and cheap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch cable broke approximately two months after purchase, replaced under warranty.
Started burning oil for inexplicable reasons at around 20,000 km, dealer blamed bad oil filter, replaced under 20K Service Warranty.
General comments?
After constantly being ran around in circles in my Mégane by 306s, I went for the purchase and I can honestly say I'm sticking with Peugeot for the long run.
Handling is surprising for such a low-end vehicle.
Stock tires a bit tall - 185/85, changing them for 185/55 improved cornering a lot, though it introduced some unwanted chassis noise at high-speed turns.
Very economical, my Mégane, with a similar 1.8 16V engine needed a tankful of gas every 8-10 days, the 306 can go almost two weeks without getting thirsty.
Biggest (heh, smallest) problem is the size of the backseat, barely fits a regular-sized adult, although this is made up by the enormous trunk.
Recommended reviews
| Not a patch on the 306 - disappointing |
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| Great performance and handling, but niggling faults and poor dealer service |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 32000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Renault Megane |
| Date of Entry | 8th December, 2004 |