2008 Peugeot 308 HDi Premium 1.6 HDi turbo diesel from Bulgaria

Summary:

Perfect car for the town and out of it

Faults:

Light bulbs burned several times.

The boot wouldn't close every time from the first try.

General Comments:

The car is a perfect mixture between power, fuel consumption and dimensions. It's not a sport car, but it has enough power for everyday use.

It's not very hard to get over 50 mpg on this diesel version out of town. My maximum fuel consumption is 32 MPG, and the average - 42 MPG.

The quality of the cabin is exceptional for the value of the car. I love the design, but it's up to every individual.

The quality is exceptional, and for 3 years and 60,000 kilometers, I've only changed oil, filters and light bulbs.

I'd suggest this car to everyone as an alternative to Focus and Golf.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th April, 2011

2008 Peugeot 308 HDi turbo diesel from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

Not worth the hassle and arguments

Faults:

Air conditioning failure at purchase - replaced at 2000km.

Carpet holes at 15000km (replaced under warranty) and again at 50,000kms (not covered by warranty) - dealer blames my driving in high heels, but I've never had this issue with any previous car, and as a car that is largely marketed to females, it should be able to cope with this!

Excessive brake replacement compared to previous cars.

Catalytic converter failure at 57000kms.

General Comments:

Cheap on fuel and comfy to drive.

Good reaction from friends and family (looks classy).

Roomy interior compared to its size, HOWEVER based on the amount of warranty claims I have had to make and the arguments I have had to have regarding these each time, this is my FIRST and LAST Peugeot.

I'm going back to Mitsubishi for my next car, and am sorry I left them!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 1st March, 2011

4th Sep 2012, 09:51

Really!? You don't like PEUGEOT because of the carpets!?

23rd Nov 2023, 20:42

Imagine buying a car without floor mats, then complaining when your sharp heel went through the, more than likely, thin and cheap carpet that was supposed to be covered with them and or tore it up.

I guess if that's your priority, go buy a Rolls, LOL.

2008 Peugeot 308 Coupe petrol from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

Nice idea, badly built, and poorly serviced

Faults:

Issues from the word go; squeaks, noises, faulty lights, catalytic converter went 1 month out of warranty, and then the roof motor failed.

General Comments:

The car was bad enough, but after sales service was non existent. This is our first & last!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 20th February, 2011