Faults:

30000 rear wheel hub and bearing replaced.

So many sets of tyres, approx 8 sets so far.

Climate control makes a strange noise.

Steering problems, shakes at motorway speeds.

General Comments:

My 307 SE SW has covered 131000 in two and a half years. I'm now on my 8th set of tires, and ever since the first change at 24000 miles, the car has felt horrible!

If I take my car to a dealer, they say it's poor tire fitting. If I take it to National Tires (who I can only take it to under the lease.) I get pointed back to the dealer... and so on... I also get vibrations at around 70-80 mph from the wheel and very poor life out of the rear n/s.

It's a shame because the cars design and engine are both great, spec level is also above what I normal expect from a company car, and it has also never totally let me down.

It's a real shame that something like this can damage the experience of owning a car from a manufacturer so much, so that you would not buy or recommend any of their vehicles again... anyway only six months and approx 35000 miles to go until I get shot of it!!

I don't believe I choose this car over the Skoda Octavia and Vauxhall Astra Estates!!!

Faults:

Oil warning light/no engine oil after 900 miles.

Burns 1 litre of engine oil for every 1200 miles average.

Ignition declined to accept the electronic key after 6,000 miles.

Key fob dropped to bits after first year; took 7 weeks to replace.

Engine developed a misfire when stationary.

Misfire became more developed after time, and when traveling at constant speeds of 30mph and 40mph, worsening with time.

Engine management warning light illuminates occasionally when the engine seriously misfires, but then clears.

Engine management warning light now permanently on.

Misfire worse.

General Comments:

I have called the R.A.C out 5 times in less than 20 months.

Faults:

The a/c has a mind of its own!

General Comments:

I really don't like this car, but I'm still not exactly sure why!

Primarily, the car has lots of blindspots, making it feel really quite dangerous.

There's a big gap between the dash and the the windscreen, which makes for an uncomfortable driving experience, and makes parking more difficult as it's hard to judge distance.

The car is still relatively new, so I must admit I haven't had any mechanical problems, and it runs pretty smoothly.

I could be being unfair, but the car seems fairly uneconomical considering the engine size.

The wipers and A/C are liable to go off at any time of their own accord!

Faults:

Nothing at all.

General Comments:

I used to own a Mk1 Peugeot 307 and had nothing, but problems with it. Despite my doubts, I went and bought the Mark2, the face lifted model. All I can say is congratulations Peugeot, they have done a fantastic job on this new model, it feels very well built; I've had no problems whatsoever with it. The new 1.6 engine is very economical, torquey and responsive. The new electrical system is a lot better than the Mark one model.

I recommend these cars to anyone looking for a new car, but do avoid the Mark 1 pre face lift model. Mine is the sport model with leather seats, and they're very comfortable, and the car is a joy to drive.