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| Performance | 7/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 8.5/10 |
| Reliability | 3/10  |
| Value for Money | 4/10 |
| Overall rating | 4/10 |
By mikemorgan99 on 11th Aug 2005
| Year Manufactured | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Length of ownership | 18 Months |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance | 8/10 |
| Practicality | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 1/10 |
| Value for money | 2/10 |
| Overall value | 2/10 |
 mikemorgan99's recommendation | |
Style and space.
Reliability and quality of finish.
I have owned Peugeot's in the past, and in general I have been impressed. However, with their present offerings, they seem to have lost the plot altogether!!
I have unfortunately owned my Peugeot 307 SW 2.0 16v for 18 months now, and what a pile of junk! Perhaps it should be noted that I am an automobile engineer (not a mechanic, an ENGINEER), so I do know a little bit about what I am about to rant on about.
I have suffered the following problems... (amongst others)... Persistent misfire (sufficient to increase fuel consumption by around 15%), several software downloads, and now waiting for a replacement ignition coil pack. 4, yes FOUR replacement indicator units. The latest appears to be holding together, or is it just that I now operate it with crossed fingers? The drivers seat cover came adrift, was refitted with the connector block for the heated seat simply placed under the cover!! My doctor says that the piles should heal fairly quickly now it has been repaired.
Front discs replaced (35,000 miles, fair wear and tear, I think not!!)
Radiator leaking, replaced.
CD player not working for the last two months, and I can't get a replacement! Will I accept a service reconditioned unit??? They are starting to test my patience!!
Drivers window goes up OK on automatic, but then proceeds to come half way down and stay there, great fun in the car wash!!
Foot-well carpets came adrift.
Horn stopped working. Official fix is to fit a self tapping screw into the steering wheel casting, would you believe?
In common with thousands of others, the electronic mileometer and service indicator went haywire, it is fixed now, but leaving me with a vehicle with around 5,000 fictitious extra miles on the clock, "We're not allowed to alter that Sir, it's against the law"
Drivers door and rear door water seals defective, still arguing the case with dealership.
One headlight cannot be adjusted correctly, as the bulb fitting into the reflector is faulty, "It'll be OK sir, they're all like that"
All in all not very well impressed, especially as my last vehicle (NOT a Peugeot!!!) did 150.000 miles from new with just routine service, tyres, pads, wipers and air con re-fill.
I shall NOT be buying another!!
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Total Respect: +1
mievan on 9th Dec 2005