denlin Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I dont rate Peugeot's AT ALL, a couple of my mate's had them and had nothing but problem's. I have had 2 Vauxhall corsa's, the first was a t reg 1.0 and i had that for about 2 year's, with no major problem's The corsa i have now is a 1.4 55plate, same again not any problem's. If i were getting a new car i would definatly try and get anouther vauxhall... 2nd best manufacturer in my opion is VW You have got to be joking. I know someone who had brand new Vauxhall and the engine would cut out for no reason and wouldn't restart, it was an electrical issue that Vauxhall couldn't cure so he changed to something reliable. Imagine if it had happened on motorway. We haver had no issues, can only imagine your mates didn't service them properly because the 3 we had before the one we have now never let us down and we only got rid of 2 because of accidents which were not our fault and we sold third for more than we paid for it to get the best car we ever had - a 406, which is our present car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Personally i dont rate the 307, i dont think it is a patch on the 306 IMO, if your going for 306 i would recommend a diesel....as said before, electrics not great.. I don't think its as stable on the road due to its height, but the diesel engine is good and the extra features are nice - comfy seats with armrests, cruise control and all round discs as standard, Parts are still very cheap. You just have to make sure you get the 2L 90bhp model which doesn't have the dreaded diesel particulate filter and dual mass flywheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I don't think its as stable on the road due to its height, but the diesel engine is good and the extra features are nice - comfy seats with armrests, cruise control and all round discs as standard, Parts are still very cheap. You just have to make sure you get the 2L 90bhp model which doesn't have the dreaded diesel particulate filter and dual mass flywheel. 110 bhp motors like a dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Boots Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I don't know about the 306 but I have a 307 and I think it is a fantastic and economical car to drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDaMouse Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 You have got to be joking. I know someone who had brand new Vauxhall and the engine would cut out for no reason and wouldn't restart, it was an electrical issue that Vauxhall couldn't cure so he changed to something reliable. Imagine if it had happened on motorway. We haver had no issues, can only imagine your mates didn't service them properly because the 3 we had before the one we have now never let us down and we only got rid of 2 because of accidents which were not our fault and we sold third for more than we paid for it to get the best car we ever had - a 406, which is our present car Im sorry for your mate with his vauxhall, i am only going on my experiance with vauxhall and i have had 2 corsa's in the last few year's and havnt had a problem at all. Also my mate's did take care of there car's, so it carnt be that. I must just be me driveing fantastic:hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 The 306 was decent. They never went rusty like an escort would. You might get a few electrical problems but other than that general old age and neglect might be your problems. A decent xu diesel or petrol with evidence of the timing belt having been done recent would arguably be a better buy that equivalent escort or Astra of the same vintage. The 307 on the other hand was useless. I wouldn't take a 307 for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 The 306 had a galvinised shell, which is why you don't see them rusting away. Electrics can be a problem and the AC often doesn't work in most, but if you buy a poverty spec motor there's barely anything to go wrong on it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm06 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I reckon for the price of a decent spec 306 diesel, you could get a VW diesel (golf/polo) for the same price. VW diesels are notoriously bulletproof when maintained properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 The 306 had a galvinised shell, which is why you don't see them rusting away. Electrics can be a problem and the AC often doesn't work in most, but if you buy a poverty spec motor there's barely anything to go wrong on it anyway. I was surprised to recently find that the 306 shell is not galvanised. They underwent a zinc phorescent dip which is a zinc-rich primer, NOT galvanisation of any kind, not hot dip or electro-plated. The only Peugeot to galvanised is the 107, and even on that its only the undersides where the panels are made from base stock that is galvanealed prior to pressing. The broken aircon is down to the exposure of the pipes by the front bumper. Easily sorted if you have the inclination. I'm currently on my fifth 306, an X reg non turbo 1.9 with the DW8 engine as opposed to the more common HDI on the phase 3's. Just 87,000 miles, one former owner from new and its an absolute gem to own, drive and work on - lots of room in the engine bay. The only late model 306 I wouldn't recommend is the Meridian with half leather seats. They crack something chronic - especially the drivers seat. Go for an LX or GLX. As for the 307, the early models were a bit rubbish - the plastic wings faded over time and the steering column stalk was fragile. But later models are fine. Go for the 2L 90bhp model as that doesn't have a dual mass flywheel or diesel particulate filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Not galvanised, I didn't realise. Well the dip they did use seemed to work well, you don't often see a rusty example. I reckon for the price of a decent spec 306 diesel, you could get a VW diesel (golf/polo) for the same price. It would be a complete munter at that price tho, you 'can' buy a Golf TD at a grand or just under, but they will have done 200K or maybe more and won't be bulletproof anymore. The Mk3 Polo Diesel that you can pick up at the same money is less reliable than the peugeot. They have a nasty habbit of blowing the gearbox, which is very poorly made. because of this the price for a second hand box (if you can find one) is usually several hundred quid, add in labour costs and it's just not worth fixing when it blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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