307 110HP HDI, 2002 model on a 52 plate.

Six-pack CD changers? I'm on my third. Take a tip and don't leave the CD changer on when switching the ignition on - I finally worked out that it is starting the car with the CD player running that power spikes it into oblivion...

I've had one fold-out mirror under warranty, numerous small suspension components, discs, and pads (car has now done 142,000 miles) Other major failure was the clutch gave up and went home at 80,000 miles, well over warranty limit, but my dealer said there had been a bad batch and gave me a new clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing fitted free.

Drivers window using too much power load, so it thinks it is sticking or has been obstructed and comes halfway down again - irritating, but can live with it.

Recently car loses power completely on odd occasions, runs nicely, but won't pull - can be alarming when you are trying to overtake a truck. Dealer can find nothing wrong with it and no fault codes, so I expect it is dirt in the fuel system somewhere.

The car paid for itself at 60,000 miles on my mileage allowance, by about 90,000 it had paid for all it's running costs, and that latest 50,000 miles (up to 140,000) it's been making me the money for another one 8~)

At 62mph (indicated) on a long flat motorway with the cruise control on it will still return 62mpg - can't complain.

Main gripe is that you can't get this car, or its 308 equivalent, in turbo-diesel automatic configuration. For that we will have to wait for the 308 hybrid in about 2.5 years and counting.

Gordon.

I have a 53 plate Dturbo, and have found it to be an excellent car; treat it as you would a petrol engine, and it flies. Super mpg. Comfort, braking and ride quality are all beyond expectations. Mine has covered 50k with very few faults, and the 17" tyres are not hideously expensive; they last very well. Wish they still made it. I would buy another.