1996 Peugeot 306 XSi 8V review from UK and Ireland
"GTI-6 isn't fast. the 8v is a good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Within 25 miles of picking the car up, the oil pump packed up and the car needed a rebuild at a cost of £700 (great).
Since then, the car has been hammered (can't help it) and it has never once given up! ultra reliable, a companion!
Radiator got shot at by an air rifle (found pellet in rad) so that needed replacing.
General comments?
Handling is superb, don't think the car was lowered, had standard 15" XSI alloys and it out handles almost anything. 8v motor torquey and reliable, seats comfy, looks good, not over the top. GTI-6 performance is a myth, yeah, its quick, but the gearing lets it down, I was glued to one in a 420GSI rover estate on the straight. the XSI isn't hyped up like the GTI, so its allowed to be a little sloweR!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| 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 | 99000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 306 |
| Date of Entry | 19th June, 2005 |