306!

[Mark (archive)]

There seems to be a heck of a lot of problems with the 306 going by the amount of posts i've seen about them, does anyone actually have a problem free 306?? No offence meant but i'm kinda glad i didnt buy one of them, and went for a 406 instead!
regards, Mark.

Mine has been ok, apart from i think the aircon is gonna need re filling,

and the rad might need replacing in a few monthes. Just put some stop leak through it and its been fine.

Apart from that everythings ok 1997 D Turbo

 

[Miguel Bento]

There seems to be a heck of a lot of problems with the 306 going by the amount of posts i've seen about them, does anyone actually have a problem free 306?? No offence meant but i'm kinda glad i didnt buy one of them, and went for a 406 instead!
regards, Mark.

I have a 306 XSi (1.8) from 1997 (bought new) and the problems I had were:
- A/C (needed refilling)
- Right window stuck (would not open)
- Erratic idle

Apart from that, only the regular maintenance. I'm very happy with it!

Miguel

 

[M. H. Greaves]

There seems to be a heck of a lot of problems with the 306 going by the amount of posts i've seen about them, does anyone actually have a problem free 306?? No offence meant but i'm kinda glad i didnt buy one of them, and went for a 406 instead!
regards, Mark.

 

[B52]

I have a 306 XSi (1.8) from 1997 (bought new) and the problems I had were:
- A/C (needed refilling)
- Right window stuck (would not open)
- Erratic idle

Apart from that, only the regular maintenance. I'm very happy with it!

Miguel

Erratic idle? Might be the coil. Is a weak item and if not replaced in time this will cost you an ECU as well, Together about ? 1100,-- . (The new design of the coil is a hidden failure of Peugeot)

 

[MARTIN MALONE]

ive got a 97 306 1.9td and ive never had a prob with it in the 3yrs ive had it.its the best car ive ever had and ive had a lot.

 

[M. H. Greaves]

glad to hear that, regards, mark.

for filling,
and the rad might need replacing in a few monthes. Just put some stop leak through it and its been fine.

Apart from that everythings ok 1997 D Turbo

 

[M. H. Greaves]

I'm pleased for those who've answered this post, and for anyone not having lots of problems; its just that i was beginning to see a pattern forming thats all.
regards, Mark.

 

[Jean-Jacques Pardete]

best car I had (so far...)
2000 306 1.4 SW

 

[Mike (archive)]

I'm pleased for those who've answered this post, and for anyone not having lots of problems; its just that i was beginning to see a pattern forming thats all.
regards, Mark.

Isn't it the case that people will complain or ask for help in newsgroups like this regarding the problems they have with their car, rather than say they are happy and had no problems unless asked of course. I have had both a 306 and 406 both been good runners and never had any trouble with either.

 

[Matt (3)]

There seems to be a heck of a lot of problems with the 306 going by the amount of posts i've seen about them, does anyone actually have a problem free 306?? No offence meant but i'm kinda glad i didnt buy one of them, and went for a 406 instead!
regards, Mark.

After having a 106 for a couple of years, until I decided to "upgrade", I'm on my 2nd 306 - my first was a '97 1.4LX with 106,000 miles problem free except regular servicing and the usual bits - cambelt, brakes, tyres etc. and I've now got a 2000 1.8 Meridian which appears to be problem free as well, so I'm happy unlike a lot of people I know with other brands of car who constantly moan about garage bills - esp. Fiat and Rover!!
Matt

 

[Miguel Bento]

Erratic idle? Might be the coil. Is a weak item and if not replaced in time this will cost you an ECU as well, Together about ? 1100,-- . (The new design of the coil is a hidden failure of Peugeot)

It was some years ago, but I remember the repair was not expensive at all, and note that I live in Portugal, where expensive, for me, is something greater than 500 EUR...

Miguel

 

[M. H. Greaves]

Yes you are right, its just with the volume of posts about the 306, it seemed like it was a problem car thats all.
regs

 

[M. H. Greaves]

Heh heh, i wouldnt touch fiat with a barge pole!
I liked my escort (the car!!) lots and did alot to it, but it was about 12yrs old and at that age i thought it was a bit unfair to ask it to pull a caravan any further than a couple of hundred miles, so i bought the 406, which is a great towcar!!

 

[Alex (2)]

There seems to be a heck of a lot of problems with the 306 going by the amount of posts i've seen about them, does anyone actually have a problem free 306??

Bof. Mine has some quirks, but considering it's 10y old, w/250000+ km and had a few crashes, I consider it's not bad at all.

 

[Neil D]

Have to say we've had our 306 for over five years, and it's the only car I've kept for more than 2 years. Had no more problems than any other car. We also have a 406, which has had a few problems over the past 2 years, but it has got 160,000 miles on it, so you'd expect some things. Either way, both cars are so nice to drive that the problem they do have is easily forgiven and forgotten when you get back behind the wheel. Maybe there's more postings about 30's becasue there's more of them on the road and also, they're starting to get on a bit now, and may need some tlc,

Neil

 

[M. H. Greaves]

Thats true, its not really a car i fancy, to be honest with you, i much prefer the 406, dont know what it is, it just doesnt appeal to me.
reg's to all.

 

[drunkenbard]

Used to have an audiA6 petrol Turbo. Had to change cars because I am now on 18points! Bought a 306 cabriolet running on lpg. What a dream! Who needs speed!!!!