Model: 306 Hdi Dturbo
Manufactured: 1999 'V'
Purchased: Oct 2002
Mileage when bought: 36000
Current mileage: 50000
Performance
0 to 60mph & top speed are pretty irrelevant in these times of congestion & camera catchers, all the talk should be torque. This 90 bhp HDi engine has 167 ... Read review
Advantages: Performance & Economy, goes round bends well Disadvantages: 'Small' family car, squeaky, doesn't clean itself
Model: 306 Hdi Dturbo
Manufactured: 1999 'V'
Purchased: Oct 2002
Mileage when bought: 36000
Current mileage: 50000
Performance
0 to 60mph & top speed are pretty irrelevant in these times of congestion & camera catchers, all the talk should be torque. This 90 bhp HDi engine has 167 lbft of torque which is more than a lot of ‘hot hatches’, & has different gear ratios in this model to the LX. ...& 3500 revs in 3rd, especially 4th, & 5th for overtaking tractors, Sunday drivers etc. It also makes for a much more relaxed drive when you're not in a rush, & helps petrol consumption, as you can leave it in a higher gear than normal. My mpg has never dropped below 45 & have seen as high as 58 on a long run.
Handling
The DTurbo version of the 306 has running gear (with some mods to allow for the heavier diesel engine) carried ... more
Model: 306 Hdi Dturbo
Manufactured: 1999 'V' Purchased: Oct 2002 Mileage when bought: 36000 Current mileage: 50000
Performance 0 to 60mph & top speed are pretty irrelevant in these times of congestion & camera catchers, all the talk should be torque. This 90 bhp HDi engine has 167 lbft of torque which is more than a lot of ‘hot hatches’, & has different gear ratios in this model to the LX. This basically means that it accelerates hard between 2200 & 3500 revs in 3rd, especially 4th, & 5th for overtaking tractors, Sunday drivers etc. It also makes for a much more relaxed drive when you're not in a rush, & helps petrol consumption, as you can leave it in a higher gear than normal. My mpg has never dropped below 45 & have seen as high as 58 on a long run.
Handling The DTurbo version of the 306 has running gear (with some mods to allow for the heavier diesel engine) carried over from the top of the range (at the time) GTi 6 so you can imagine handling is top notch stuff. Grip is good & when you are really pushing you can feel some passive rear wheel steering kick in, which can be a bit of a shock if you're not expecting it, but is actually helping you round the corner. At the limit there is lift off oversteer but I've only come across that a couple of times & I was provoking it, in the wet, purely for investigative purposes you understand!
Ride & Comfort For saying that the car is setup for entertaining handling the ride is very good. The 306 was class leader in this area until the Ford Focus came along but the Dturbo has, in my eyes, excellent balance between comfort & fun. Long journeys are a doddle, seats are very comfortable & there's the usual array of equipment including air con & cd player. Inside is roomy up front but the car is not one of the current high roof designs so entry into the back on my 3 door is a little restricted. Boot space is ok although a little shallow but the rear seats can be removed altogether for a much more usable space. This model has driver, passenger & side airbags for extra safety & immobiliser as standard
Ease of ownership
I’ve had no real problems with the car since purchase although the passenger window came off it’s runners the night before Christmas Eve, which meant it wasn’t used all over Xmas. My local garage fixed it (common problem apparently). The part cost £2 but labour was £60!! On the subject of parts I’ve found services & wear & tear items very reasonable – tyres are £60 each for known brands £35 for budget, & the 48000 service cost me £125. Insurance is only group 5/6 & is costing me £300 with breakdown cover (36 year old + wife, fully comp & protected, £100 xs) which is excellent for the performance you get. There are a few niggles – squeaky facia & parcel shelf annoying the missus more than me & heater controls not lighting up after dark (although now I write that I wonder if it’s just my car that does that, seems a fairly fundamental omission during design!?)
In conclusion, this is the best car I have ever had but it is also the most I’ve spent on a car so I guess you’d expect, & hope, it to be the best. When the time comes to replace it I am not sure what I will buy. I do know that it will be Turbo Diesel because you just can’t beat the performance/economy combination.
Advantages: Fuel economic, Looks good, brakes well Disadvantages: Once hit never looks the same, parts are starting to go
When I got this car I was soooo impressed I said to the guy straight away: "ill have it" - he came down from scotland just to sell it to me! At the time I noticed it had a few accidents - half the panels were slightly out but it all shut fine and seemed ok. Nothing recorded HPi wise. It was reasonably modified when I got it first and I havent done much to it but i certainly wouldnt call myself a "rude boy" and certainly wouldnt call the car suiting ... ...windows, big back box, airfilter and used to have eyelids on it. The insides been treated to a dvd player neatly fitted to the dash with screens on both sunvisors and headrests for rear passengers. I installed my old Alpine headunit to replace the last Kenwood one but left the 12" twin Vibe subs n amp in the back.
When I bought it, it had full service history, spotless, nothing seemed wrong and the guy I got it from seemed a bit old to be a "boy ...
Samwell_rules 07.05.2006
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Advantages: Looks; Chassis; Reliability; Drivabilty Disadvantages: Can be a bit heavy on front tyres
...a delight - I don't Peugeot will ever beat the chassis of the 306. It truly is one of the best handling cars on the road, as well as being a comfortable ride.
You may have guessed by now that I really rate this car. When the car is washed and polished (which I do regulary!!), it looks absolutely superb. My only dilemma is what to replace the car with in the future. The 307 is a complete no-no IMO. The only suggestion my wife has said is a VW Golf, ...
WelshRebel 10.11.2007
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Quick review of Peugeot 306 2.0 HDi
We bought our 306 HDi top of the range model with 40,000 km on the clock and only one year old. We have now had it for six very satisfactory years. It's comfortable and certainly economical at 5 litres per 100 km or 50 mpg. After three years we had an engine management fault when the fuel pump refused to start. A relay had stuck. The roadside correction is to connect battery plus to fuse No.30 to start, wait about 30 secs and the engine should run. But get the relay fixed ASAP. The HDi engine is amazing and the five speed gearbox splendid. ...
Tibblington 29.01.2009
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Advantages: Good Looks, Sport, Economy & Speed Disadvantages: Dated Dash
What a fantastic car. It goes like a rocket in every gear and stick it in fifth and you have a motorway mobile. I havew done many tanks off fuel and returned 550miles. What more can you ask for.
With sports suspension it handles well too. The features of this car include, rain sensitive wipers, alloys, fog lights, sports seats, sports bumpers, climate control. electric windows mirrors sunroof.
Even with a tuning chip added I stillr each 530 miles ...
stuart_knight6 26.01.2005
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Ciao members have rated this car review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Peugeot 306 2.0 HDi
Advantages: Good economy and performance Disadvantages: A bit basic and lacking in features
I have owned and driven a 306 HDI Estate for 4 years now and I have never been anything other than impressed. The car itself still looks good despite being 10 years old and it drives and handles well. The estate is so useful for carrying all osrts of things around including sports gear and beekeeping equipment. Interior wise the car is nothing special but at the smae point everything is still working so I have no complaints. The HDI engine is immense, ... ...me a consistent 55 miles to the gallon. Last year I looked at trading it in for a 307 estate but decided not to, the clean lines and sleek styling of the 306 simply are not there in the 307. This car has cost us very little over the years beyond the normal tyres, suspension and servicing. If youy can find a good one I really recommend it. Mine now has 170000 miles on the clock and is still going strong. ...
thejazzyj 17.07.2009
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