I have owned a Peugeot 306 GLX Estate for 2 years now and I can honestly say that it is the best all round vehicle I have ever driven.
In my opinion not only does it look good but it performs well to. Although my car is the petrol version I still comfortably manage 38 mpg whilst retaining ... Read review
Advantages: Many extras as standard Disadvantages:
I have owned a Peugeot 306 GLX Estate for 2 years now and I can honestly say that it is the best all round vehicle I have ever driven.
In my opinion not only does it look good but it performs well to. Although my car is the petrol version I still comfortably manage 38 mpg whilst retaining an extremely responsive 1.8 litre engine.The car comes with all the mod cons as standard including ABS, Airbags, Power Steering, Sun Roof, Electric ... ...for the luggage on a family camping holiday, and the seats are designed with comfort in mind.
All in all the Peugeot 306 1.8 GLX Estate is a practical family car which is still fun and safe to drive. I would recommend it to anyone.
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I have owned a Peugeot 306 GLX Estate for 2 years now and I can honestly say that it is the best all round vehicle I have ever driven.
In my opinion not only does it look good but it performs well to. Although my car is the petrol version I still comfortably manage 38 mpg whilst retaining an extremely responsive 1.8 litre engine.The car comes with all the mod cons as standard including ABS, Airbags, Power Steering, Sun Roof, Electric windows and mirrors, digital mile and trip meter and automatic window wipers to name but a few. The car has an impressive amount of room in the boot, more than adequate for the luggage on a family camping holiday, and the seats are designed with comfort in mind.
All in all the Peugeot 306 1.8 GLX Estate is a practical family car which is still fun and safe to drive. I would recommend it to anyone.
Advantages: Cheap to insure, Quick, Sporty, Fun to drive, Good Handling Disadvantages: Expensive parts, Uses quite a lot of fuel
...The only negative things i can think of are that it uses quite a lot of petrol (compared to my old car - Ford Escort 1.6i), but i suppose thats expected since it's much quicker. And also spare parts can be quite expensive for peugeot (my mum has a 406). ...
motion-blur 10.11.2005
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Advantages: Cheap insurance, great handling and ride. Disadvantages: Some expensive parts, heats up quickly.
...I'm a bit of a Peugeot fan, I had a 205 Style for 4 years and my parents both own 306s (they do look a bit silly when all parked together - daddy car, mummy car & baby car!). I bought the 306 XS 1.8 (petrol) 1 year ago, S-reg, gold (!), second hand with 60,000 miles on the clock for just under £4000. *Looks*
I think it looks good, even in gold! Mine is an S reg so it has the newer 306 styling (a rounder nose and rear). It comes with alloy wheels. ... ...happy to let your friendly Peugeot mechanic do the tinkering (as I am!) then it's not a problem.
*Saftey*
The car comes with ABS and drivers airbag as standard. Word of warning - it's not suitable for mums. It's almost impossible to get a baby seat in the car, as the seat belts don't stretch enough and the only place you can fit one is in the passenger seat. Not ideal.
*Extras*
There's a nice amount of extras, power steering, air-con, front fogs, ...
little_minx26 12.06.2003
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Advantages: Great roadholding, handling. Cheap insurance. Disadvantages: Uninspiring performance
I have been a fan of Peugeots since I bought a humble 205 6 years ago and I'm now driving a lovely 306XS. The best part of this car and other 306s for that matter is the superb roadholding and handling of the car. However, for a sports car I think the performance from its multipoint injection engine is not quite up to scratch. Acceleration is below that of a Golf GTi but the sheer driveability makes up for this shortfall. Equipment is pretty good ... ...drivers airbag. Inside room is superb and the views are excellent with excellent rear view. However 306s are notorious for rattles and squeaks and the XS is no exception. Wind noise is a problem too.
The best point of the 306XS has to be the cheap insurance. No other GTi class car comes close to the 306XS insurance for value for money. At group 5 this is absolutely remarkable making the car perfect for those who wants a sports car without all the ...
Manics 01.10.2000
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Advantages: Low insurnace group, alot for your £$ Disadvantages: No longer on the NEW market
The 306 was, and still is, a great car, despite now being replaced by the 307. Indeed the 306 is far more aesthetically pleasing than the 307. Most 306 outlets, prior to the launch of the 307, threw in many added features for little added cost, thus making the car a gem for the 10K market.The 306 ended on a Y plate and it is quite possible to get one on today's market ind the region of £7,000K. The latter 306 models all came with powersteering as ... ...Meanwhile, the interior was boosted by a tidy and comfortable leather trim, and the added bonus of a CD player. Metallic paint comes at no extra cost whilst the standard 15" alloy wheels are pleasing on the eye. However, the best thing about the 306 is the insurnace grouping. Where you start going into group 10+ or cars such as the Volkswagen Golf, the 306 does not go higher than a group 6. This makes it an ideal car for younger drivers. We own 2 ...
noel007 27.09.2003
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