Peugeot 307 2.0 HDI question

DannyW

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Hi, I know 307's are supposed to be a nightmare.. electrics ect BUT are the 2.0 Hdi 8valve 90/110 bhp unrealiable too ?

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I put 30,000 miles on the one in my Xsara in 2 years (79k-108k) with no problems, basic servicing is straightforward and cheap to do. They're used in all the Citroen/Peugeot vans (some Fiats too I think) and were based on the older XUD diesels which are known for being pretty bombproof.

As you mentioned, I wouldn't get a 307 purely based on what I've heard about reliability of the rest of the car though.
 
The engine itself is reasonably reliable, though the dual mass flywheels can cause problems and aren't cheap to replace. Th rest of the car is down to the normal Peugeot build quality however.

Why do people like them anyway? After the nicely styled 306, the 307 looks like a melting block of lard next to it.
 
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Parkers:
"The 307 is larger and taller than the 306 it replaces with hatchback, estate, SW (compact MPV) and coupe convertible bodies. Winner of the European Car of the Year title in 2002, safety is improved, and there's a wide choice of engines. But the 307 is too expensive - new prices rival the VW Golf - and the cabin is neither as comfortable nor as well proportioned as the Golf's. Peugeot has countered with a bunch of special deals. Revisions in 2005 consists of a new front end treatment and revised range structure. Perhaps the most notable change however is the new electrical system which brings improved functionality and should hopefully address the unreliability issues. "
 
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Parkers:
"The 307 is larger and taller than the 306 it replaces with hatchback, estate, SW (compact MPV) and coupe convertible bodies. Winner of the European Car of the Year title in 2002, safety is improved, and there's a wide choice of engines. But the 307 is too expensive - new prices rival the VW Golf - and the cabin is neither as comfortable nor as well proportioned as the Golf's. Peugeot has countered with a bunch of special deals. Revisions in 2005 consists of a new front end treatment and revised range structure. Perhaps the most notable change however is the new electrical system which brings improved functionality and should hopefully address the unreliability issues. "
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It's nowt to do with electrics mate. They generally fall apart. My mate flogged his 2 year old 307 and the changed parts list was double sided.
 
I had one from new in 2002 and had it for nearly four years. The only things that failed were the indicator stalk and the radio which wouldn't keep its saved stations! Maybe I was just lucky!!! :)
 
I must admit my brothers 1.4 was in a poor state when he sold it.

I've driven a few as hire cars and just didn't like the driving position ... I couldn't rest my left foot. Otherwise a nice car but I would never buy one.
 
Girlfriend has a 02 plate 307SW 110HDi ironically electrics etc all work fine, aircon is also superb leave it on low on the windscreen and you can get it to ice up at the bottom never seen another car manage this. Amazingly still looks in good nick and the interior has no rattles. It had to get the drop links changed at 60k nothing major really at £7 each. (It did need tyres and brake pads also but wear and tear items really)

However the head gasket went on the engine costing a whopping £800 to sort after phoning round some Pug specialists this is not very common at all so seems bad luck. Other than thats it fine girlfriend does 95% town driving and it returns 41mpg plenty of space in the boot for our pet lab and a extra 2 seats to make it up to a 7 seater if needed however the back row are only really for kids.

Hopefully changing it next year for another estate fancy a Mondeo ST TDCi Estate.

(I may add at the time I found a cracking deal on a 1.8T Passat Estate with full leather with half the mileage of the Pug for the same price and advised her against the Pug but she ignored me anyway as she liked the big glass roof on the 307SW....Typical Woman !)
 
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Girlfriend has a 02 plate 307SW 110HDi ironically electrics etc all work fine, aircon is also superb leave it on low on the windscreen and you can get it to ice up at the bottom never seen another car manage this. Amazingly still looks in good nick and the interior has no rattles. It had to get the drop links changed at 60k nothing major really at £7 each. (It did need tyres and brake pads also but wear and tear items really)

However the head gasket went on the engine costing a whopping £800 to sort after phoning round some Pug specialists this is not very common at all so seems bad luck. Other than thats it fine girlfriend does 95% town driving and it returns 41mpg plenty of space in the boot for our pet lab and a extra 2 seats to make it up to a 7 seater if needed however the back row are only really for kids.

Hopefully changing it next year for another estate fancy a Mondeo ST TDCi Estate.
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Wise choice on the Mondy.

Obviously not all 307's suffer from the crumble effect but it is well known problem with them.

Very popular company cars as the engine is pretty solid and returns decent MPG.
 
I had a 307 2.0l 110 for around 3 years (doing 18k pa) without any major issues, only costs were servicing, and consumable stuff like Breaks, Exhaust and tyres. Overall I was very happy with it.

My Wife has a 307 1.6 and it's a similar story - other than normal stuff nothing has broken.
 
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I had a 307 2.0l 110 for around 3 years (doing 18k pa) without any major issues, only costs were servicing, and consumable stuff like Breaks, Exhaust and tyres. Overall I was very happy with it.

My Wife has a 307 1.6 and it's a similar story - other than normal stuff nothing has broken.
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Sorry mate - but you'll be called a liar or similar because as far as most people in these forums go all French cars are rubbish.
It doesn't matter if yoiu own one, run one every day and like you report a trouble free life doing so, like the AOL bashers of old, the Microsoft bashers of recent years, the OcUK French car bashers of today will get you.

I bought my 307 just over 3 years ago - as brand new.
So it's just had its third birthday, has 46k miles on the clock.
During that time it has been back to the dealer for services at 20k & 40k.
There was a recall on that model which causes me to take it back.
Other than that it went in after the fuel contimination issue at Tesco - hardly the cars fault.
It has been a pleasure to drive - nothing special, but then you don't tend to buy something in that range to be "special".
It has power when needed, smooth and quiet drive and is certainly not the ugliest car in that class.

I've more or less learnt to ignore the 307 and/or general French car bashing that goes on.
So this is my second French car in a row, so I didn't buy a Mondeo or a Focus, so shoot me.
Occasionally I will add a post - however as a 307 owner/driver it appears that what I do say is no better weighted than yet another Frnech car basher.
 
ive had my 307 1.6 rapier for over 2 years and all ive changed so far is consumables and one of my tyres from new has just been replaced after 55k miles. although the electrics are starting to become a bit iffy as its a 52 reg. getting rid of it next week as i rarely drive it any more and i could do with the cash :)

MW
 
DannyW said:
Hi, I know 307's are supposed to be a nightmare.. electrics ect BUT are the 2.0 Hdi 8valve 90/110 bhp unrealiable too ?

thanks
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Have a look at some customers' reviews on internet, I'm sure you will find a lot more of unhappy customers than any other makes.
 
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