Peugeot 307 nightmare !

jcwc14

Bought a 307 dieselwith approx 50,000 on clock based on reports of excellent engines with good reputation for reliability . Replacement springs , clutch ,timing belt etc at 80,000 to be expected . However soon after started encountering problems with inverterate filter . Garage suggested flushing out system , changing filter , etc however car still experienced period spells of juddering and warning lite became a permanent feature . little did i know that was only a small hiccup ! While overtaking someone one afternoon the engine suddenly started losing power , followed by a whining noise . This was followed by a loud bang and a complete shutdown . Thankfully i manged to pull in to the side of the road without causing an accident , I have since had the vehicle checked by the AA and a qualified mechanic who both confirmed the engine had totally seized !! So much for ' execellent ' engines . Anyone else had similar delights ?????

mattyprice4004

You don't have to look far to find poor reports of the 307, have a quick Google and all will become clear...

Mintstrel

jcwc14 wrote: »

Bought a 307 dieselwith approx 50,000 on clock based on reports of excellent engines with good reputation for reliability .

Older Peugeot diesels maybe, but the modern stuff no way...Pugs, Citroens, Vauxhalls..to name a few. Manufacturers these days should hang their heads in shame.

slyracoon

jcwc14 wrote: »

with good reputation for reliability

Wow, who told you that, the dealer selling it to you? Do a google and you'll find no end of people with problems.

I had a 307 for 4 years, bought with 46,000 miles, engine blew up at 80,000. A freind of mine also had one and their engine also blew up at 90,000. There was no end of other problems as well.

worried_jim

jcwc14 wrote: »

good reputation for reliability?

I bought a Spice Girls cd as I heard that they had a excellent reputation for writing and making excellent progressive music which demonstrated their amazing singing abilities. Imagine my surprise.....

slyracoon

worried_jim wrote: »

I bought a Spice Girls cd as I heard that they had a excellent reputation for writing and making excellent progressive music which demonstrated there amazing singing abilities. Imagine my surprise.....

*their

Jokes with bad grammar do not work.

jase1

The Peugeot 307 is so reliable that "Honest John" of the Daily Telegraph once referred to it as a "failed car" -- the only other one I've seen him damn so readily was the Fiat Stilo.

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/peugeot/307-2001/?section=bad

Personally, I'd get it to the point where it works this week and get rid. Many French cars from the mid-2000s have proven to be unacceptably unreliable. The engines continue to be good and strong but the car around them has become a complete joke in some cases.

If you want a French diesel engine wrapped in a fundamentally reliable car look at the mid-2000s Ford Focus, Volvo S40 or Mazda 3. I'd choose the Volvo or Mazda in all honesty over the Focus as the build quality is higher, but they're both orders of magnitude more reliable than the 307. The 1.6HDI/TDCI engine is prone to turbo failure but apart from that it's as reliable as newer diesels get really.

Finally, if your mileage is less than 15K/year consider a petrol car, as you have a wider choice then from the Japanese/Korean manufacturers who still produce very reliable petrol-engined vehicles.

mikey72

From the same review

"Peugeots generally had below average warranty repair costs in 2003 Warranty Direct Reliability index"

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/peugeot/307-2001/?section=good

jase1

mikey72 wrote: »

From the same review

"Peugeots generally had below average warranty repair costs in 2003 Warranty Direct Reliability index"

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/peugeot/307-2001/?section=good

It isn't much consolation when the car is continually in the garage though.

In any case, "Peugeots generally" doesn't equal this model does it? I don't dispute the fact that 1990s Peugeots were generally reliable (which is the age that would be covered by a 2003 survey).