307 HDI's Opinions

[adam03031980]

I have changed my mind on the car i want nad have been looking at the 307 HDI's anyone had any experiences of these cars one person said i shouldnt touch them and they have had a few problems is true as i really do like these cars but dont want to fork out on a lemon.

[Doggy]

Don't know much about them but tried a 2.0 HDi 110 SW about 5 years ago when it was new. Went reasonably well, but I didn't like the handling too much. Owner reported disappointing mpg - low 40's on motorways.
Spent some time trying to talk myself into one as they were reasonably cheap, but I don't like the 'upright' styling and went for the 406 in the end.

[Welly]

Most opinions I read or hear about 307's are bad ones unfortunately.

If you have a read of this guys website it'll enlighten you further......http://www.crushmy307.co.uk/

It seems that electrical gremlins are the order of the day leading to countless diagnostic visits for the infamous 'repairs/replacement' at the dealers

If a car gets a bad reputation (whether deserved or not) then it's value is hit hard.

Opinions asside though, with all modern cars there seems to be good ones and bad ones. I had my fair share of trouble with my 406 yet others have had no trouble, at all.

[adam03031980]

I was told they have issues with particulate filters i dont think my 406 hdi 110 has one as its a 2000yom not sure what a particulate does exactly but apparently the oil is pricey

[DaiRees]

My in-laws had a 1.6 petrol, it was sh*t.
My mate had a diesel, it was sh*t.
My other mate's got a diesel estate, it's sh*t!

Nowt really specific but loads of small issues, mostly electrical, door locks packing up, boot refusing to open on the estate, one electric mirror refusing to fold, random and frequent appearences from the MIL on both the diesels, the inlaw's one had water leaking in.... I wouldn't have one.

[adam03031980]

Is there any decent pugs out there that you would suggest preferably with decent economy like the 406 hdi 110 i would something in an estate mainly to carry around all the kids cr*p

[neildavies]

We've got a 307cc with the 2.0HDi 136bhp and six speed box.

It goes like stink, it'll leave the coupe behind in a standing start. And handles really well. Again, much better than the coupe.

(But looking at the above comments, looks like I'm in the minority)

[Doggy]

406 HDi 110 estate of course! Loads to choose from & they're cheap so you can afford to be choosy.
Get a top-spec bargain, enjoy

[darrenwall]

read about my experience with a 307 hdi 110 - viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4395&hilit=cardiff to much trouble with the particale filter for my liking

[turbolag]

136 HDi - great, but rare and overpriced as a consequence.

110 HDi - prone to DMF problems, a la 406. Not worth the extra dosh over a 90.

90 HDi - the one to have, the most durable and simplest, and the Siemans management is pretty robust.

110 HDi 16v (DV6TED4) - probably the best all round unit to drive, but pricy compared to the 90 and early ones as fitted to the 307 were troublesome, with turbo problems common.

Individual 307s seem to be utterly dire, or completely faultless, with little in between. The chairman and the ex chairman of a large national Peugeot club each own one and after several years have reported the sum total of nob all gone wrong. Find one you like, invest in a thorough AA/RAC inspection, and insist on a good warranty.

The 308 is a far better car in every respect and is proving very robust and reliable (I have one too, brilliant machine) and early ones are fast dropping in price and are a much better proposition than a late 307.