2014 Peugeot 308 Active 1.6 HDi

Summary:

Improvement over the 307

Faults:

Rear suspension required attention at last MOT check, plus brake - discs and pads.

Dash warning light for the engine lit up but went away on its own. No apparent faults.

Usual consumables plus services. No major problems, but the car was bought approved used and had been looked after well, and it has done a lot of miles for its age.

General Comments:

My 308 is a fine hatchback car from Peugeot; reliability wise they aren't exactly known for it, but this 308 has been much better than my old 307.

Comfortable mid range spec, this Active model will do most people fine, all the usual electrics. Quite a good looking car inside and out.

Not a fast car by any means, but always does 60 mpg or more. Very nice to drive, quiet and smooth. A little noisy on idle as per diesel, but once moving it is actually quieter.

Surprisingly large boot space, quite a lot of stuff can be carried by this smaller hatchback.

If you are on a budget and just need an economical family car, check this car out, reasonable prices on the used market.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th October, 2023

10th Oct 2023, 19:48

60K isn't a lot of mileage for a nine year old car, it should have 90K on it if the average driver does 10K a year.

I believe the real reliability test will come around the 100K mark, but this is modern era Peugeot, it should be more durable than Peugeot of the past.

In reply to 10th Oct 2023, 19:48

13th Dec 2023, 13:11

Don't forget many cars did virtually zero mileage from Spring 2020 until late-2021 or early-2022. 70-80k would probably be more normal for a 2014 car in 2023.

2015 Peugeot 308 Active 1.6 e-HDi 115hp turbo diesel

Summary:

Fun to drive, economical, comfortable, quality feel, but has flaws

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Engine and handling are superb, and it is great to drive on the open road, but the gearbox is vague, and the steering too light.

So far has proved very economical - local stop/start driving I'm achieving around 50 MPG. I expect to get a lot more on a long trip with the 6th gear.

Very quiet and comfortable, though set up for the driver can take a while to get right - there are plenty of settings for the seat/steering column. The small steering wheel is very easy to get used to, and feels good once you have. The same cannot be said for the much vaunted i-cockpit. The screen in the centre of the dash takes a while to come to terms with, and though essential functions are available elsewhere, it can be annoying to have to use two or more presses on the screen, when a traditional knob could have achieved the same in one go. The satnav in particular is very poor; the free satnav on my android tablet is much better.

Interior quality mainly good, it feels solid and well made, time will tell if it wears as well as my 306. Cheap plastic in evidence in some places.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 30th June, 2016

2009 Peugeot 308 S 1.5 petrol

Summary:

Average

Faults:

Head lamp bulb failed.

Screen wash fuse failed.

General Comments:

The engine seems under powered for the size of the car.

It's not bad value for money.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th February, 2011