2001 Peugeot 307 Rapier 2.0 HDI 90 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Lovely car, but poor service from dealers, and unclear information
Faults:
When the car was ordered, we were told it had 6700 miles on the clock, but actually had 12000 miles upon arrival.
After driving the car for 8 days, could not get the hazard lights to work.
Could not get the indicator stick to click up properly.
Carpet on driver's side starting to come adrift.
Rusty nut on alloy covers.
Creaking sound coming from below the car, which became progressively worse over 6-8 days causing passengers/drivers to wince when going around corners etc.
Fuel cap cracked.
Scratch on windscreen.
General Comments:
The dealer did not seem to see the large difference in miles as a problem and offered a very small reduction in our agreed price.
The dealer was very unsympathetic to our problems and we actually got more help from another dealer as to the explanation of some of these problems which was apparently fairly common in the 2001 models.
In particular, we were told that the creaking sound, due to the anti-roll bar needing repositioning, was also common to some 2001 models, but cannot find other similar cases. Dealer service on this point was particularly awful.
Car is very spacious however, and drives well and economical for engine size.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 21st July, 2003
13th Dec 2003, 19:50
Thanks for the review. I own a 307 HD110, it's my 2nd 307, previously had a 307 HDi90. On both I've had a clunking noise which sounds like it comes from the left passenger side suspension, as it seems more predominant when going over bumps. This has been a fault on both cars, the first one had new engine mounts, top and bottom and new exhaust clamps. The new one has been back to the dealer and they've ordered new clamps, but having read your report I now wonder if it's the anti roll bar fault or the suspension fault, so I now at least have something to go on... as you know it's frustrating when you get the car back with the same faults.