Didn't notice anything wrong with controls or car finish.
I have owned Hondas for the last 15 years and if this car was available in Canada, I would seriously consider buying one. I rented it for 7 days and driving through southern France, I loved the way it handled the curves on sinuous roads and the high torque of the diesel engine on the auto routes. Its styling is beautiful to look at and it's very streamlined, which probably accounts for its low fuel consumption at average highway speeds of 130 km per hour and higher. I found it great to drive on my return to Nice on the national highway that climbs and drops through the mountains and never felt it about to under steer even at speeds of 70 km per hour and more in very thigh curves.
Truly a great European car.
You really do need to live with one (and live with all the faults) to know this car - I wish I had only hired mine, that way I'd have had no problems giving it back! - Maybe good to read all the comments from disgruntled owners - far too many for a modern car - The French have a very good way of marketing cars - it's a shame their finished products don't match the resultant expectancy levels.
Bought my 2004 307 used about 6 months ago (Dec. 2007) and am satisfied with its handling - aside from the lower gear ratios. Driving in Costa Rica demands ability to have plenty of get up and go in the mountains. It runs great once it gets going but you need plenty of revs to get rolling up an incline in first gear. Aside from that, I find it to be a satisfactory vehicle.
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