Peugeot 306 D Turbo > Reviews

Advantages: Large interior, Economic, Quick off the mark
Disadvantages: Doesn't like the cold

The Peugeot 306 is the predecessor to the new 307. I currently own a Peugeot 306 1.9 Turbo Diesel. I have had this car for the past 4 years and have had no problems with it during that time. When anyone mentions the word diesel, the first things that come to mind are noisey, smelly cars that are really sluggish. I would usually agree, but this car is the exception. When you first sit in this car you would be suprised that a hatchback can ... Read review

Advantages: Very, very reliable and fast
Disadvantages: Smokey!!! Plagued by electrical faults.

I've just parted with the 306 XRDT (L-reg) which I'd had for just over 2 years. I loved it to bits, but in the end the expense to maintain it and certain faults outweighed the positive aspects, so it had to go. When I got my car it had done loads of miles - when I sold it, it had 147500 on the clock! Despite that, it started every time - and never broke down once. The driving position was quite comfortable, it had a really good stereo for it's ... Read review

Advantages: Has a good heater and is fairly economical.
Disadvantages: Where do I start?!?!

...ended up with a 1997 Peugeot 306 on my hands. It had only done 80,000 miles, so was a very low mileage car for me. Just to set the tone of this review in case you are short of time - I hate this car! Peugeot 306, how do I hate thee? Let me count the ways: 1. It just feels so cheap and flimsy; and is filled with rattles, squeaks. The whole car just feels and sounds like it is about to fall to pieces. Shut the door on most German cars and you ... Read review

Advantages: Great little car, economic and reliable, the turbo is excellent and great fun..
Disadvantages: Not the fastest of the lights! and a can be a bit smokey starting it first time in the morning.

Last year i purchased a second hand red D Turbo R Reg (98) The car cost me £6000 and had just under 50,000 miles on the clock. I was lucky the last owner was the Valeting manager from the garage. (Honest) It was in mint condition and it also had the timing belt changed at 40,000. I was impressed by the power this little car had, although off the lights it is not the fastest. However i did alot of mileage in this car most of it motorway driving, ... Read review

306 dturbo not a bad car, goes well to be fair, i would say they are very unreliable on average i have a problem every week with mine, nice to drive and handles really well ( lowered 60mm) would have another one or possibly a HDI. All in all not a bad car ideal for a first car low insurance group and good MPG shame the tax is £100 for 6 months!

Advantages: Easy to navigate, reliable and great on fuel consumption.
Disadvantages: Added extras not so reliable.

I have owned the Peugeot 306 1.9xldt for over a year now and i havent had any problems so far! Not once have i broken down or had to have repairs just the general servicing. The fuel consumption is something to be proud of, although it costs a hefty £86 now to fill the tank, i can travel the 297 miles fromnorfolk to south wales and back then commute to work for 2 weeks untill on the light then i get a further 82 miles on the light. The car itself ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent Performance & Handling with Diesel Economy
Disadvantages: Cold Weather Start

First review on Ciao so bear with me! Purchased a 1 year old 306DTurbo in June 98 and still own it, although getting traded in for a more dog & family friendly vehicle next month. Over this preiod it has been used on a daily basis with minimal problems and has now done 82k miles. The running costs have been extremely low, for the 1st 4 years I owned it, the only repairs were for wear & tear items such as tyres and brakes. However, I have probably ... Read review

Advantages: Spacious, smooth drive, fantastic handling
Disadvantages: Dashboard/interior rattles, smokey diesel

...the same for the entire Peugeot range) is the quality of the dashboard. It is beautifully designed, but it creeks and rattles a lot. I find myself either turning my music up to a ridicoulous volume to hide them or holding/touching certain areas to stop it rattling. Overall, I am very impressed with this car. It is such a nice and comfy drive, which really handles well. I would buy another 306 D Turbo. ... Read review

Advantages: Power,looks and economy
Disadvantages: smokes a bit!!

I have now owned a 306 Dturbo sport model for almost a year and i'm glad to say I am yet to be dissapointed. Essentially I looked at it because it was handsome and very cheap to run, however after driving it I realised peugeot's lion was roaring under this bonnet, it flies, it handles,its quiet, its incredibly reliable and comfortable. If just driving short distances around a town for example you could expect to be making around 45 miles to the gallon, ... Read review

Advantages: Great nippy little car
Disadvantages: Pain with only 3 doors

Since this is only my second car i was shoked at how much power a little car had. Saying this that was probably because my first car was a 1.4 escort. With it's 1.9 D turbo engine it's nice and nippy, and the turbo kicks in at about 2500 rpm. Mine is an 97 R reg and comes with air conditioning and electric windows. It's a lovely ar and nice and small which means it's easier to park. It's quite cheap on the insurance as well which is a bonus. It ... Read review

Advantages: Quick for a diesel. when driven correctly can be very economical.
Disadvantages: Most have problems with knocking rear axles and drivers seat wear on high milage cars.

For a diesel this is a quick car. When the 306 d turbo first came out it was the quickest deisel around. Still keeps up with most cars today. The d turbo comes with a nice interior good seats that hold you round corners and yet they're still comfortable. Parts are resonably priced such as cv boots brake pads etc. For a diesel this car is low maintanence regurlar service and the cars fine, some older high milage vehicles tend to smoke a bit but thats ... Read review

Advantages: spacious for mid range vehicle and economical
Disadvantages: After 84,000 miles my engine needs replacing.

This is my third Peugeot and I've never had any problems before. This car has been a joy to own and drive. In fact my husband drives the 406 and has had no problems with his cars either. Too good to be true? Looks like it.............. After 84,000 miles and no real unexpected parts expenditure, bang, something incredibly expensive goes in the engine, and I am now trying to locate a replacement reconditioned engine. Not something you expect ... Read review