Peugeot 307

Car care – It seems to me, having been an owner of Peugeots, that one of the main factors determining happy ownership is to find a Peugeot mechanic - not easy, but in fact all car makes have their quirks, and a specialist mechanic for that car brand can quickly diagnose the problem. Dealership mechanics of virtually all brands are trying to make money from… Read more

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As an illustration, the transmission fault that can sometimes occur in this car (more commonly in the earlier models) can be remedied simply by replacing two hydraulic valves in the automatic transmission. The valves are not expensive although there will obviously be a labour cost. The problem, if it occurs, is not solved by ignoring it and making it temporarily "going away" by restarting the car (which clears the fault) and then ignoring it for another six months. Same for any brand of car. The fact is that all car makes have their less good features. Regular and competent mechanical work will ensure a long life.

Unfortunately, car ownership is not cheap, and it's a depreciating asset! Having said that, you should expect a long and comfortable life from this car if it's regularly maintained - as for any car. Be mechanically literate and you'll be even better off.

Best mileage I've ever seen in a 2005 car!!! – So far only issue I've had with this car was the AC stopped working (might just need a refill). Have done 40k kms on and it drives beautifully considering the extra weight of being a wagon. Interiors and attention to detail are quite good for a car of its age. Fuel average is around 5.0 l/100km although lately I even manage to keep it down to 4.7… Read more

driving through the hills!!! Was fairly cheap to service too as long as you find a mechanic who's not too scared to touch it.

Reliability – Driving experience very good. Good seats, plenty of legroom. Side pockets in front doors and back of front seats. Pull out drawer under front seat. Glovebox very small. Carpets on driver's side keeps pulling away from trim. Have clocked up 130,000 in 14 years. 2 batteries, one starter motor;two sets of tyres. 60 litre fuel tank. Running costs approx $4,200.pa. Very happy. Previous Peugeot 405 had for 10 years.  Show details

beautiful easy to drive parts and service expensive – The only problem has been in the wiring, electric windows ,can only be serviced by peugeot another is radio fuse under hood hard to find and if removed the imobiliser sets in I discovered this as radio on when not turned on by me so battery charge slowly leaks out through radio only solution remove radio which need special pins only from peugeot and not supplied with car,  Show details ·  1

A brilliant car with excellent potential – I bought this car about a year ago with 380,000kms on it. Being a diesel i didn’t mind. Driving was good. Although warn front shock runners need replacing . The ac is icy, the windows all work, had an issue with burnt out brake light holder. Fixed now. Super economical with about 60 dollars to fill and about 900kms of driving mixed city… Read more

and country with ac always on.

The 5 speed manual shifts well with no issues.

The engine blows no smoke at any stage.

Have just had is stage one tune installed and wow. Brings the power and drivability up tremendously. Better economy to boot. Looking at a stage 2 tune soon. Just need and exhaust, boost controller and inter poker first. That will bring it up from 90 to almost 160hpa huge difference with such a small car.

Overall I would recommend one to anyone. Personally I see a high km car like this as a keeper as it’s kinks should be ironed out.

Amazing car – Driving is beautiful and smooth. Feels luxury. Noise is quiet and handles amazing in any weather. The interior i love. The dash size is big and spacious. Seats are very comfy and great for long trips. Leg room has ample room for all sizes. Running costs are great around town and long distance.  Show details

great car, power could be better – bought this a year ago, year 2009 with 90k mileage, it has been great so far, replaced brake rotors and pads, cost nearly twice than a toyota, maintenance is expensive, looking good with open roof, eye catching, fuel consumption is average around 8l/100km, but if tou drive around city with AC on, you will get only 12l/100km. hopefully this will stay strong  Show details

Intermittent stalling issue. However I enjoy the power and outstanding fuel economy – Not perfect by no means. Expensive to service. The ride is comfortable, interior styling in my opinion better than Aussie hatchs and the fuel economy off the charts. The 307 HDI 2007 hatch I enjoy very much and despite a couple of downsides these cars tick the boxes. Extremly light weight vechile with enough power under the hood.  Show details

Horrible car – Faulty computer from water temp sensor leaking down the wires $2500, window driver side random up and down gear box comes up faulty every morning when drive of have to restart the car to clear it. Hot hot weather goes into safe mode when gets hot. However is a very nice car to drive costs alot for parts but is good on fuel.  Show details

terrible – I bought a 2.0 peugeot 307 hdi last year.In my lifetime I have owned aprox 20 cars,it was the worst car I have ever owned Windsreen wipers come on radom,it lost water ever ten miles the arm rests fell off,the door creaked,the breaks were terrible.Take my word for it the worst car ever;dont buy one please!!!!!!  Show details

peugeot 307 2007 – Nothing but problem after problem. Low klms full service history.. faulty cam sensor. Faulty lambda sensor .. faulty injector 4 .. faulty exhaust.. faulty engine mounts.. faulty gearbox mounts .. faulty faulty faulty. Waste of money and every peugeot dealer wants to overcharge on service and spare parts. Unreliable vehicle and unprofessional service from peugeot.  Show details

307 HDI 2003 – I just can't fault this car. I purchased this car new after a friend raved about his 307HDI so much. The fuel economy is fantastic and even better in the next model my friend has. He loved his so much he gave 307 to his daughter and bought the later model 307HDI. My 307 now done over 250,000 kms no issues at all. I live very near the beach… Read more

in a very salty environment.

Still not a spot of rust which is just unbelievable as every other car I have ever owned dies from rust well before it's 10th birthday.

I still have all the original usuals that normally need replacing a long time ago like exhaust, radiator, struts.

I just put in fuel, change tyres and brake discs occasionally and that's it.

Parts are quite cheap.

My family all love the car especially on the open road.

Pure luxury even at this age and mileage.

Everything works just like new.

Just so happy to have bought it.

When it finally dies I'll buy another.

Great vehicle! – Found it to be really really economical!! Runs like a dream and the turbo is fantastic - it has power like you can't believe and can easily be overlooked by buyers due to the wagon shape. They don's know what great power is packed in that body. The only real headache for us is the depollution error that pops up - we took it in to Toowoomba for… Read more

specialised diagnosis and they recommended the diesel filter to be changed and to clean the tank because according to them there was some dirty fuel in. Well we did all of that but the error popped up again!! I have heard that you can bypass the depollution switch that sits underneath - do you know of any specialised mechanics that could do this?

Excellent family car. Ridiculously economical with awesome boot space – Nice looking car which fills for $90 and will take you 1000kms! The drivers side auto window is a bit temperamental but that's about my only fault. Might not be a great car for a tall family because of compact leg room in the rear. This has left great space in the boot for heaps of gear like prams, bikes, camping gear, dog etc. Feels safe.… Read more

Overtakes road trains easily.

Could do with a slimline licence plate to avoid catching on concrete buffers in car parks - or better personal parking : )

Absolutely horrible – I bought it brand new in 2002. Had it for 7 years. I promised myself I would never buy a European car again in my life. Beautiful and sophisticated but totally unreliable and very expensive to maintain.  Show details

Pug 307 1.6 5 speed manual hatch – 2005 Peugeot 307 XS 1.6 16V PULP 5 speed manual hatch. Bought used a few months ago with 108,000km. I've had a bit of a soft spot for Pug's since owning a 1994 Peugeot 306 for 8 years. Despite this car being underpowered with a basic 1.8 litre 8 valve engine, it served us well as our 2nd car with moderate running costs (PULP and servicing). … Read more

We then had a 2009 Mazda 3 for 4 years and it was chalk and cheese between the quirky little Pug and the larger, very efficient and more powerful Japanese made 3. Despite this, I remembered the 306 fondly. With the arrival of child 3, we upsized and now have a 2013 Kia Sorento turbo diesel 7 seater.

The 307 was purchased to replace our broken down and beyond repair 19 year old Mazda 626.

The 307 is much larger than the 306 and on par with the 2009 Mazda 3 for interior space although the 3 had a larger luggage capacity. The 1.6 litre 16 valve engine is willing but probably a tad underpowered. I'd say the 2.0 litre version of the 307 would offer much more grunt but that said, the 1.6 is more than adequate both around town and on the highway. I just did a return trip from Launceston to Hobart which was easy and relaxing. New tyres were fitted last week (Dunlop SP Sport LM704) which made a huge difference to ride, handling and importantly, noise and harshness. Road noise has been reduced by more than half, I'd say even two thirds but that's a different review. The previous tyres were mismatched brands and tread pattern front and rear and extremely noisy. Initially I thought the rear bearings were damaged.

The manual gearbox on mine is a little imprecise and like the 306, the clutch has quite a high bite/take up point which takes some getting used to. For a small/medium car you do sit quite high in the car which aids visibility and ease of entry and egress. The front seats offer good support and adjustability. There is ample room for 4 medium sized adults and my 3 children fit easily in the rear even with a single child seat in place.

On the road, as said, the car cruises quietly and comfortably. Ride can be a little soft and over rough roads, the car can be a little bouncy. Steering feel is good and precise and not overly light. French cars have a reputation for variable build quality and electrics. My washer wiper fluid pump doesn't work, I imported one from the UK after checking fuses and wiring were ok and I replaced the unit but to no avail. The reverse parking light also doesn't work and I have a new reverse park switch but this has proven to difficult for me to change. This will be a job for the mechanic.

My car has 6 airbags, ABS and EBD but no traction control but for me, this car is hardly one you'e going to drive really hard to get yourself in trouble. The engine runs best on PULP. I tried ULP and it was rough and made the engine struggle. I get 7.2 to 7.4L/100km highway cruising and average 7.8-7.9L/100km around town.

After 4 months of ownership, the car has been excellent and is serving it's purpose as our 2nd car. If you like a bit of French flair, Pug's are the way to go.

Underrated car – There are Peugeot mechanics independent of the dealership who can source parts far cheaper than charged by dealers. Whinging about dealer servicing appears for any car. It's always twice the price you think it should be. Re the car itself. Son-in-law has one. Drive it often. Great car, plenty of grunt. Economical, very comfortable on a long trip.… Read more ·  1

It helps of you as the driver have a tad of mechanical knowledge. Any minor problems can usually be identified early and fixed. (Really the same for any car).

Been a good car – Bought a peugeot 307hdi 2litre wagon new in 2006. It is now coming up to 200,000 kms in 8 years with no major hassles.Still drives beautifully, Goes up hills reaaaaly well. Handles beautifully. The only points of note - Turbo had to be replaced under warranty, not a drama except for driving a slow car whilst waiting for the part to arrive from… Read more

France. I think this was a result of maintenance error at the dealer, but all replaced at no cost to me. (The young fellow servicing the car filled with the wrong oil. Make sure you use the right oil in modern diesels - its critical!)

The oem brakes stop beautifully, but this means they wear after about 40,000k's. I put a set of Repco sourced after market ones. almost as good braking with much longer life. Some people prefer the originals.

The switch block for the windows had to be pulled apart and cleaned, also the connector for it in the door had to be reseated. A 1 hour job for the lot which sorted the window issues (problem is starting to come back with dicky window switches, will need another clean) Again was first sorted under warranty years ago.

Cheap to run, I figure 200thou on the clock is ok value. I intend to keep it for another 100thou. Comfortable, zippy, cheap to run

Amazing Car! Will be purchasing a Pug again – Absolutely amazing car brought second hand with 20,000kms in 2004 and have had since then it now has 258,000 kms on it apart from scheduled servicing I have replace an idol bearing and that's it! has been a rock of a car, has never ever let me down and started first time everytime! only thing I wish it had was Bluetooth but het its a 2002 model and ill be keeping it until it no longer runs! perfect car for a first car or a run about!  Show details

Some good, some bad – I have had my 2006 XSE HDi since new and it has done 125k klms now. The good-design so good 2013 Corrolla is the same!, cab forward gives great feeling of space, comfortable for 6'2" length, smooth 6 speed auto, diesel what a cracker... on highway 50mpg/1,200klms from 60L tank, in city mode I get 6.7litres/100klms all the time, diesel never… Read more ·  1

misses a beat, body is strong, handles well, looks good too IMHO, 20,000klm service gaps and cheap to service-of course not Peugeot!,

love the washer spread pattern no seriously it covers the entire windscreen!, cruise control is easy and magic way better than my 2002 530i BMW, gotta love that speed limiter in school zones;

The bad-battery died within 14 months-cheap buggers, bloody headlights blew over 14 lamps until I worked out how the connections were inside and fixed them, window switches on driver side 1 of them intermittently faulty after warranty-of course, I live with it as left rear,

Peugeot spare parts are a ridiculous price, Peugeot service is insane-what do they think this is a Ferrari?, stupid back seat lay down where the front seats have to go all the way forward and rear headrest off-derrr, stupid 1 million FM stations and only 6 AM???, steering controls wrong way around-just lazy.

Overall I love this car and had a 205GTi before that which I would have married if I could-yum. This is a typical French car though, spoiled by too much vino at lunchtime-I worked for a French Company and our machines suffered exactly the same problems-great ideas, so so execution. Overall I like this car, and until something comes up with better everything I intend to keep it for a long time. I feel it will last. Diesel, space, handling Electrics, Peugeot spare parts and service $$

Economy with performance – 2006 hdi has been fault less returning 50 mpg on average (checked every 10,000km). The safety options exceed most other cars of same vintage and the speed limiter has meant I have kept my licence given the acceleration that this 2 litre diesel delivers. Handle corners and everything else the last 7 years has thrown at it. Great car Eonomy. Performance Have to move front seats forward to be able to fold back seats flat to gain greater load space Show details ·  1

Worst car i've ever driven that is 'roadworthy' – No power, less than an early 2000 swift or lancer, no clutch feel, slippery clutch on hill starts even brand new.. sloppy shifter, terrible radio display (or lack thereof) Handling of a $10k car Sagging roof liner Poor visibility, useless side mirrors, even with the drivers side having the concave curve (most euros are good with it) … Read more

Power steering overheats often

Parts are more expensive than a bmw or merc

Arm rests too high

The only thing i actually like is the 'limiter' cruise control function, i do wish my car had that

This isn't my daily driver, and i'm super glad of that. Ew.

Terrible terrible car DO NOT BUY The cruise control.. Everything. Literally everything

After sales service? – 307 promises the earth and delivers an atlas. build quality is poor. Diesel filter problems plague Peugeot and Citroen diesels in this country. Common faults include just stopping because the filter collapses blocking fuel flow.Trim bits fall off. Early cars had the carpet cut too short in the factory. As a result the edge of the carpet pulls… Read more

out from te scuff plate on the door jamb

Air bag lights coming on is another common problem.

suspension clunks caused by faulty shock absorbers or the font hubs machined too small - many of the latter would be fixed as a recall. Brake switch failure. trim on seats coming away at the stitching.

cds getting jammed in the stereo.

Indictor switches and the associated COM2000 failure, another nightmare.

Convertibles have roof leaks, roof failure, window mechanism failure all too often. Drove reasonably well, six airbags

A Good Car, Without a Doubt – I've had the petrol 2 litre 307 for about 4 years; in that time it hasn't missed a beat while on the road. It's powerful (I drive hard) and has good performance at start-off and overtaking. Economy is less ideal at about 11.6 l/100km around town (a gentler driver might do better). There is a certain cache in driving a French car in Australia… Read more

that the Japanese cars can't match. The styling influence in clearly drawn from the Pininfarina-designed 407, with it's large toothy grill; appearance-wise I like it better than the newer and more advanced 308. I've used it for city and interstate drives and it's always comfortable and quiet. The seats are also large and comfortable with long leg travel (I'm a big guy), and finding comfort in a small car was difficult at purchase time; in fact, only the Pug met the criteria out of the various cars I looked at. In over four years the car hasn't developed any annoying buzzes or rattles or vibrations.

Things I don't like are the bonnet release being on the left side of the car, how jam-packed everything in the engine bay is so that I can't change a light globe myself, and the high cost of Peugeot-unique parts (a new rubber brake pedal has just cost me $63) and servicing (about $500 for a major service). I don't know how bad Peugeot is for these things and maybe other car makers charge a lot as well. The fold-down rear seats require the removal from the car the seat base, and even then the folding backs don't lie flat.

Do I like the car overall? Yes, I like it a lot; it has personality when many cars don't and comes across as a friend (for the anthropomorphically-minded reader out there). It been excellently reliable and has done everything I've asked of it, and in comfort.

PS My previous cars have been: Ford Capri, Ford Escort RS2000, VB Commodore, Ford Fairlane(s), Ford Laser. The 307 and RS2000 are equal for fun to drive, the last Fairlane was the most comfortable and roomy, the Capri and RS2000 were head turners but noisy and basic. The Laser was reliable but basic.

I gave 4 stars instead on five because I figure that various luxury cars would have to be better, but the Pug is better than average in its class. Comfortable, reliable, powerful (for a 4 cylinder), quiet, good space for the 6ft tall driver. A rare car that has personality and makes you feel good to drive it. Wish the economy was better, parts and service prices seem expensive.

Bad – The spare tyre set up is disastrous I am unable to lower the tyre myself as both times it has become stuck and then when lowered the cable has snapped and it costs a few hundred each time to have it fixed meaning that the tyre takes up most of the boot while I wait for the parts to come in to fix it. I HATE this car and I think it is ugly too-the… Read more

quality is so poor I wonder where it is made? Must say though have had many different cars incl BMW and Mercedes and it has the most comfortable seats I've ever had. drives well, very comfortable seats, fuel economy Carpet lifted next to doors, door seals disintegrated on driver door, stereo gave up,part of front plastic bumper drooped and then came off, various cables and other things have needed cable ties to reattach to undercarriage of car, I constantly have people telling me there is something hanging under my car! Twice the cable holding the spare wheel has snapped while trying to change a flat tyre.

Good – The pug becomes your friend. It looks after you on a cold and dark highway many miles from anywhere. You can be lucky or unlucky when it comes to Pug quality and reliability - I was lucky! Safe and "planted" feel; lovely shape (first model only); handles well for a seemingly heavy car. no grunt; no low-down torque; terrible city-car but great… Read more

highway cruiser; difficult to park; still can't get the aircon/heater to work properly as in switch it off.

Good – Will definitely look at the 308 for my next vehicle; these cars are just better overall compared to Volks, Citroen, GMH and Ford offerings. Fuel consumption, comfort, steering, climate control. The height of the vehicle gives sense of security in traffic, and the safety features are highly commended. Agree with others, the handling/suspension not… Read more

as great as 306, carpet at door seal lifted on day one, headlamps need replacing too often (and high $$$).

Good – Very happy with the overall car Bucket seats with leather interior, cruise control, 6 stack CD, fog lights, sunroof, etc. It gets about 500km a tank in city about 700 country driving. No problems with the electronics car is now 3 years old. tyre noise is bad when tyres are half worn out new tyres fixed this. now no noise. The two doors swing right… Read more

out you always have to be carefull as the can get away from you and hit cars parked next to you. smooth ride, great feel, small look but very spacious interior Two door version is very hard to get in the back

Good – The Peugeot 307 has never disappointed me with it's futuristic design and ability to go for longer. It cruises comfortably on the highway although manouvering it can sometimes be a problem, due to it's larger-than-normal-small-car size. It seats five adults without complaint and the dashboard is beautiful. An excellent car, especially if you love… Read more

diesel. Sleek and stylish; comfortable interior; quiet engine; econonmic with fuel; choice of diesel or petrol; quality French brand. Because it isn't such a popular brand like Ford or Holden, spare parts can sometimes be difficult to find. However that is nothing compared to the car itself.

Good – Nice car but if I had my time again I would have purchsed the Subaru Liberty GT. Fun with the roof down but because the Australian sun is so fierce you can't really have the roof down in the middle of the day without asking for sunburn! The boot just fits the Phil & Teds pram and a couple of bags of shopping with the roof up. Our wiper blades are… Read more

really noisy too. Luxurious interior. Back seat can fit a baby capsule/seat No guts. Expensive to change tyres, have to replace every 12 months or so, every 20 000kms approx. Service very expensive, 40 000km service was over $800!

Bad – I also own a Ford XR6 Turbo that I bought new and have had zero troubles with it in three years. If I could go back in time I would have bought a 4 CYL ford instead of this peugeot. The car is a practical economical vehicle and would be an excellent car if build quality was improved. Next time I may even consider a German car but have definately… Read more

been turned off French cars for life. Dealer seems to be quietly aware of all the problems but keeps tight lipped. Will keep it for two years and trade in. Will Keep XR6 Turbo for as long as I can Very comfortable car. Easy and safe to drive, wipers come on automatically when it rains and headlights too if it is dark, meaning less time fiddling and more time steering. Good all round vision, braking and road holding. Reliability. Bought new. Problems in first week 1. Poor trim fit with leather. 2. Factory sunroof leaked even after being repaired it leaked again within three days. 3. Paint had fine lines through it that had to be removed by dealer. 4. Headlights not sealing and water ingressing which caused headlight unit to fog up on the inside. 5. Rain sensing wipers not sensing rain well (had a loan car whilst being repaired and loan cars worked well.

Excellent – If you are after an affordable stylish looking car with plenty of torque and room for all the family or your mates than this is your car! The seats are comfortable and there is plenty of head room. The sound system is pretty good, but I wish it had a 6 stacker CD player. If you are tossing up hatchback to buy this is your car! you won't be… Read more

disappointed.

Hapy motoring! Looks great. The car has a very quiet ride in comparision to my previous car which was a similar car.The seats are comfortable. Climate control works really well in summer.Only needs a service every 20000kms! I've had mine for 2 years and it has cost $350 to service in this time! Nothing. I love my car!

Good – I really love this car which has been our "family" car for 4 years now. Kids growing bigger now so need to upgrade, more for the luggage space than for the footroom. Have looked at some wagons (eg Outback) which don't have as much room in the backseat, or the boot. Will be sad to part with this little beauty. Good looking, economical, nice big… Read more ·  1

fuel tank, very roomy for what looks like a small car Have had some ongoing, minor electrical problems (eg indicator and tail light globes blowing regularly), "over-cancelling" problem with indicator stalk fixed for free by dealer, even outside of warranty (known problem with these cars)