Is the Peugeot 308 a good car to buy?
The petrol engines are generally robust and they’re extremely good at holding off rust but they don’t drive as well as the best rivals and the 1.6 diesel has developed a terrible reputation for turbo failure and is best avoided.
Is the Peugeot 308 slo76 a good car?
– SLO76 The petrol engines are generally robust and they’re extremely good at holding off rust but they don’t drive as well as the best rivals and the 1.6 diesel has developed a terrible reputation for turbo failure and is best avoided.
Is the Peugeot 308 SW a load hauler?
Overall a comfortable family load hauler. Minus points; gear lever is set quite high and has a strong bias to 3rd/4th, which takes getting used to, and a reversing camera which is great during the day, and useless in the dark! Prior to this car I owned a New 308 1.6hdi Active hatchback, in which I did around 25000 miles.
Do you pay VED tax on a Peugeot 308?
Efficiency-wise it has a negligible effect on the petrol engines but knocks about ten mpg off the 1.6-litre diesel. Plus if you choose it on the 2.0-litre diesel your VED tax will cost £20 a year, rather than being free. It’s also a bit slower from 0-62mph than the manual and costs £1,000 more than the standard transmission too.
The petrol engines are generally robust and they’re extremely good at holding off rust but they don’t drive as well as the best rivals and the 1.6 diesel has developed a terrible reputation for turbo failure and is best avoided.
– SLO76 The petrol engines are generally robust and they’re extremely good at holding off rust but they don’t drive as well as the best rivals and the 1.6 diesel has developed a terrible reputation for turbo failure and is best avoided.
Are there any recalls on the Peugeot 308?
Some owners also complain of manual gearbox problems, leaving the car stuck in neutral. Electrical issues also crop up, so check all switches and controls work correctly. There have been a number recalls for the Peugeot 308, including problems with the brakes, headlights and electrics.
Why is my Peugeot 308 stuck in neutral?
The cooling system can go wrong, either by not cooling the engine, or going into overdrive when not required. Some owners also complain of manual gearbox problems, leaving the car stuck in neutral. Electrical issues also crop up, so check all switches and controls work correctly.
Are there any problems with the Peugeot 308?
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check. See also: Peugeot 308 Owners’ Reviews. on 20. 01. 2021
Is the Peugeot 308 CBCB a good car?
HJ’s CBCB has hardly any faults related to the 308, particularly the petrol 1.6 VTIs (normally aspirated). Could any petrol 308 owners provide their experience with the car, in terms of reliability? The TUV data provides a bad picture of the 308. They are generally towards the bottom of the charts.
What’s the best way to buy a Peugeot 308?
Get a cheap one, well maintained with all recall work done and be a driver who gets faults fixed quickly and has a competent garage – and you may be lucky. Buy a badly maintained one or a badly built one and rely on an incompetent/avaricious garage and you will spend money like a drunk.