1999 Peugeot 306 XT 2.0 petrol

Summary:

It has been an excellent reliable car

Faults:

The leather on the steering wheel started to show wear and tear, which is understandable after so many years.

Also in the first 2 years, the aluminium knob of the gear was breaking off, causing scratches to my hand. It was changed twice by the Peugeot dealer while still under warranty. Finally, they admitted that was a faulty batch, and they installed one of the new batch, and I never had any problem since then.

Only once in the first year, I had an instance when the car totally shut down (it was dead). They blamed it on the computerised parts; it was promptly fixed and never happened again.

General Comments:

Excellent car in terms of handling.

I find the pedals are a bit too close to each other.

Lack of storage space in the front, such as no cup holders, no bits and pieces compartment, and it would have been a lot more comfortable if there was an armrest for the driver and front passenger.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th October, 2010

1999 Peugeot 306 XSi 2.0

Summary:

Stylish, safe, roomy 5 door hatch

Faults:

Solenoids needed to be replaced within the first week of ownership. Cost $1250. Replaced under warranty from used car dealer where car was purchased.

Muffler collapsed on a trip away. Engine power decreased and hissing noise from rear muffler.

Dashboard transmission (snow and sport) lights intermittently flash. It appears this happens when transmission selector is rapidly moved between reverse and drive.

General Comments:

Very spacious car for the body size. Easy to park, handles and rides very well, and also economical.

Interior plastics rather fragile and rattle loudly at certain speeds. Car is safe and solid in accidents - a car went through a red light and hit the front right-hand corner of the car. Very little damage to the Peugeot, whereas the front of the other car was rather worse for wear.

Engine sounds quite boomy at idle. Not a quiet car at all and the transmission shifts oddly at times.

Have been happy with the service from the local Peugeot dealer.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th December, 2007