Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi Reviews
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★★★★★
“ive had fast bmw three series and driven a number of...”
Written on: 17/10/2010
ive had fast bmw three series and driven a number of other high performance cars and can seriously and honestly say that my 1998 5 door xsi is the most fun i have ever had behind a wheel. got it with 66'000 on the clock and in pretty much mint condition....:-). corner stability is brilliant, nippy if u have it at the right rev range and they look well smart when polished up. would recommend an xsi to anyone IF it had the right history records....... (read more)
★★★★☆
“i have a 97 306 xsi and had it for over 3 years now. I...”
Written on: 01/08/2010
i have a 97 306 xsi and had it for over 3 years now. I love this little car,it looks great, handles well, (thanks to the taution bar) the fule economy isn't that great but it is a 13 year old 2 ltr so all things considered i think it does well. Urban driving drinks fuel with constant gear changing but on £30 it'll take a car full to south wales and back!! Peugeots have a few faults like the heater matrix or radiator then there's the standard for british roads on any car like shocks and... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Everything was great till one moment. Around 200000km...”
Written on: 24/06/2010
Everything was great till one moment. Around 200000km my problems started. Gear box, clutch, electric, left window fell down, engine colapsed...I can't wait to sell it (read more)
★★★★☆
“i got my 306 xsi 16v in november last year exellant in...”
Written on: 30/05/2010
i got my 306 xsi 16v in november last year exellant in power and performance and handling the only problem i have is it will only do 15 miles the just cut out ? i've change thermastat, put a new fan and motor on also taken off the big bore exuast and put the original back on also taken off the k&n filter and put the original back on and have also had the car put on computer that said everything was working fine ! can anybody help with an idea or had similar problem ? all i get told by the... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have had my 3dr 306 xsi 2.0 16v for about 6 yrs now,...”
Written on: 14/04/2010
I have had my 3dr 306 xsi 2.0 16v for about 6 yrs now, i changed the exhaust and air intake and thats it. The car has never let me down no matter what the weather. It's a quick hatch back and excellent on handeling as it sits low. Surprisingly spacious inside. Absolutely love the car, only bad point is the it's not practical if you have a baby seat in the back, surprise surprise that's what you get for a 3 door car. I would recomend this car to everyone. Not to be offensive, but if you have... (read more)
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Written on: 10/04/2013
well seeing u had ur car that long i need a door glass for the drivers side i love the car to death but i live in jamaica and sourcing parts is becoming a major pain pointer in the right direction wud be sweet
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★★★★☆
“Bought XSi for £6k in 2001 with 60000 miles: now...”
Written on: 24/03/2010
Bought XSi for £6k in 2001 with 60000 miles: now 150000 and still going strong, fast and in amazingly good nick. Engine fantastic: only concern is have spent a fair bit on peripherals under the bonnet (AC, Power steering, radiator, alternator) - although on reflection that was mainly a blip about 5 years ago, when I came close to selling. Back in 2010, everything still works except passenger-side heated wing-mirror.
Had been thinking of replacing this summer (2010) but, having had a good...
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★★★★★
“amazing car would recomend to any1”
Written on: 23/10/2009
amazing car would recomend to any1 (read more)
★★★★☆
“Well, i have owned my 306 xsi for at least 5 years....”
Written on: 04/10/2009
Well, i have owned my 306 xsi for at least 5 years. Had 3 VW golf gti's 5 Audi coupe and quattro's and various other BMW and german cars. Im sorry to have to say that my 306 xsi has been and still is the most fun to drive out of all of them without a doubt! I dont know exactly what was wrong with other folks 306's here on this forum but its giving me 40mpg on a run and about 27 urban. Never had a fuel consumption issue, never had any reliability issues.
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★★★★☆
“Well I have owned this car for almost a year now, Had...”
Written on: 28/09/2009
Well I have owned this car for almost a year now, Had 92k when i bought it and now has 100k. This xsi has never let me down! Started everytime cold or hot, For a 2.0 16v i think the fuel consumption isnt too bad and it handles well and is quick for a 11 year old car. Back legroom isnt great but it is a 3 door hatch. boot is a good size and it has all the toys, aircon and electrics, etc. Overall Peugot 306 is a good car for me. (read more)
★★★★☆
“My little Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi has to be the best car i...”
Written on: 18/09/2009
My little Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi has to be the best car i have ever owned......and i have had a fair few. It has never let me down..still only done 54000 mls and interior still looks new, despite the dog and the kids i taxi around. Was a bit sluggish for a while, but changed wheels a couple of times ( 17's slow it down) 16's with low profiles are amazing. had new cat, middle box and cleaned it through with redex!! Now pulls and rags around like sh used to. Was never a pug fan before, but she... (read more)
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★★★★★
“I have just bought a 1998 306 xsi 2.0 fsh, 80,000, new...”
Written on: 01/09/2009
I have just bought a 1998 306 xsi 2.0 fsh, 80,000, new starter motor and bought from a peugeot mechanic with 15 years experience so all been cleaned up, bought for £460 needed tax £102(6 months which is prob the worst part) Drove the car a couple of times as still got ma test to do on this month but first impressions are really good didn't find to sluggish once picks up the revs, can't see how the lad with the MK2 golf can say so any bad things as he obviouslty dont take the weight into... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I recently bought my Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi and so far i...”
Written on: 13/08/2009
I recently bought my Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi and so far i think i have a great little car, its pretty quick to sixty, handles really well and it makes a lovely noise that makes you want to go faster and it has good amount of space for my daughter and her buggy (keeps the mrs sweet) fuel consumption is a bit harsh but on the otherhand i didnt buy a 2.0 and expect 50-60 mpg. my friend owned the car before me and i know he has had problems with the shocks mainly on the rear having them replaced... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Awful car, wouldn't have another one if it was given...”
Written on: 11/08/2009
Awful car, wouldn't have another one if it was given to me for free. I wouldn't suggest aPeugeot 306 to anyone other than someone who is looking to attract police attention. 206's are much better and look far less 'I think im a gangster with my clubland music'. Was impossible to find a decent enough spare part when I had the car for only a week which is why I got rid of the damn thing! Before I bought it I would have liked to have known it would drink a lot and that it is as quick as a... (read more)
★★★★★
“I have an HDI. Superb economy (5.2l/100km round town,...”
Written on: 18/07/2009
I have an HDI. Superb economy (5.2l/100km round town, better on trip), powerful performance and fine handling (though sensitive to tyres). Comfortable and reliable. Still looks good! (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Had the p plate Peugot 306 2.0 xsi 8v and i think a...”
Written on: 21/06/2009
Had the p plate Peugot 306 2.0 xsi 8v and i think a slug is faster could not wait to get rid of it. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi is very good to have some fun,...”
Written on: 04/06/2009
The Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi is very good to have some fun, powerfull engine. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi has fast acceleration and very...”
Written on: 16/05/2009 by edd306 (1 review written)
Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi has fast acceleration and very good handling in the dry. Great var gor money does what its supposed to and more. Could do with 6 speed box but would then need uprated brakes too. (read more)
★★★★★
“i have a 2.0 Peugeot 306 with 180bhp and i think that...”
Written on: 08/04/2009
i have a 2.0 Peugeot 306 with 180bhp and i think that the car is amazing is very powerfull and really nice to drive, is good to handle it and is fast. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“I have just been doing a bit of reading, as 2 of my...”
Written on: 13/11/2008
I have just been doing a bit of reading, as 2 of my friends have bought Peugeot 306's. One of them bought an XSi (the 16v) and another, the GTi-6.
I have driven both, and the GTi-6 was not bad, however I was not impressed to much by the XSi, I did expect more from a 2.0 16v.
I own a few cars but my daily runabout is a MK3 Astra Sport with KONI's, etc and I fitted a C18XE engine I had laying about (1.8 16v from GSi). Have a few small mods to the engine. But I was surprised just how much...
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★★★★★
“This a very fast car, a few small mods and my 2001 xsi...”
Written on: 20/07/2008 by staticmasta (1 review written)
This a very fast car, a few small mods and my 2001 xsi will do 0-62 in 7 seconds and will handle as well as a scooby. I cannot fault the drive in the slightest. This is a great sporty litttle car - I would reccomend to anyone! (read more)
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★★★★★
“It is fast and good looking on the outside but when it...”
Written on: 29/06/2008
It is fast and good looking on the outside but when it comes to the inside that something that ruins the look. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I want to put a bigger back box on to make it sound...”
Written on: 23/06/2008
I want to put a bigger back box on to make it sound nice but I've no gap in the rear panel below the bumper for the new tailpipe to stick out!
Has anybody else delt with this prob please?
It's a 2.0xsi 1998 3dr ..............thank's.
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★★★★☆
“xsi 2.0 16v, Pulls like hell even with a seriously...”
Written on: 12/04/2008 by thedadio
xsi 2.0 16v, Pulls like hell even with a seriously slipping clutch!! Getting it done today only got it yesterday (leaking box drive shaft seal) 80,000 on the clock, fpsh, all electrics, 745! and the3 best thing about it is...... 243 fully comp protected! Cheap Cheap Cheap! Buy one of these now, stick a single box decat system on it, get it re-mapped, and hold on tight. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I love my Peugeot 306 xsi, it looks tidy and is easy...”
Written on: 24/03/2008
I love my Peugeot 306 xsi, it looks tidy and is easy to maintain and keep looking nice. I love the acceleration with the xsi, and the fact that they're a low insurance group. Also you don't see many around. (read more)
★★★★★
“i had a 1997 p plate 8v Peugeot 306 loved it to bits...”
Written on: 21/03/2008 by harry1978
i had a 1997 p plate 8v Peugeot 306 loved it to bits bright red I put 17" alloys on it, it was my pride n joy only prob was not as quick as id hoped ive got kids so 3dr gti6 not an option sadly but overall was best car I ever had for a small sporty car its got the lot!!! (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“I have has a 2.0 xsi, they are slow.... and this is a...”
Written on: 24/01/2008 by jono395 (1 review written)
I have has a 2.0 xsi, they are slow.... and this is a 1998 car! I now have a Golf mk2 gti with 112,000 on the clock, goes like stink! Very fast, *RELIABLE*.. and a better, more simplistic build quality that overules all French cars.... if you decide to get a car, make sure its German.... or Japanese... VEE DUBS are the best and, if you hate them....... read this....... GOLF MK2 GTI.......0-60 7.8 seconds XSI............................0-60 N/A (read more)
★★★★★
“I have read the comments on this car much to my...”
Written on: 10/01/2008 by SirFlex (1 review written)
I have read the comments on this car much to my amusement. I am not a boy racer, but trust me I can drive and I have had more cars than most. Most of comments respond to comments already made by others.
Performance... From 2ltrs and 16 valves I expect more but the grunt is adequate and more importantly is well balanced in accordance with the brakes. To the gentleman who was talking about the Golf, I had a Mk2 GTi 1.6, and the XSI would have made a better MK3 Golf than the Golf did. The...
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★★★★★
“I would recommend this car to anyone. It looks like a...”
Written on: 30/09/2006 by RallyXS (1 review written)
I would recommend this car to anyone. It looks like a standard 306 until you put your foot down or see the small GTi-6 badge on the back. I've seen off lots of higher powered cars, including a Subaru Imprezza (just). (read more)
★★★★☆
“I bought the Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi car cos my insurance...”
Written on: 17/07/2006 by jak151 (1 review written)
I bought the Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi car cos my insurance had gone down and wanted something with a bit of grunt. So far I have to say the 306 has done me well. Puts a lot of cars to shame and sounds great past 4 thousand revs. To be honest I did expect a bit more performance for a 2 ltr but it isn't brand new. Couple of problems I have one the speedo seems to stop working when it feels like it. Plus it stalls itself from time to time, I took it to the garage and they haven't got a clue what's... (read more)
Greedyguts02's Response to jak151's Review
Written on: 23/07/2006
My 306 xsi had a similar problem cutting out except that the person I bought it from had tried to hide it by adjusting the idle speed so that it would rev higher when idling. This meant that the revs would dip and rise at standstill. I have read some reviews on the internet which suggested it could have been a few things. The most common was the isc valve (idle speed control valve - otherwise known as the stepper motor) I bought a new one from German and swedish car parts (new forest enterprise centre rushington rdbt - as you're from southampton) for the best part of £100. Then found out that the icu (computer thingy) had to be re-set, got a garage to do it for about £40 - and it's been fine ever since!. The garage did clean the throttle body as well, which also apparently adds to the problem. The unit itself was easy to get at, and you only have to remove 2x star drive bolts and unplug to remove it. Have also read other articles by people claiming to be ripped off by Peugeot main dealers charging to replace the entire throttle body which didn't solve the problem. In hindsight it would have been cheaper for me to get a 2nd hand isc valve from another 306 - try silverlake autoparts. Hope this helps.
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252388_Greedyguts's Response to jak151's Review
Written on: 23/07/2006
My 306 xsi had a similar problem cutting out except that the person I bought it from had tried to hide it by adjusting the idle speed so that it would rev higher when idling. This meant that the revs would dip and rise at standstill. I have read some reviews on the internet which suggested it could have been a few things. The most common was the isc valve (idle speed control valve - otherwise known as the stepper motor) I bought a new one from German and swedish car parts (new forest enterprise centre rushington rdbt - as you're from southampton) for the best part of £100. Then found out that the icu (computer thingy) had to be re-set, got a garage to do it for about £40 - and it's been fine ever since!. The garage did clean the throttle body as well, which also apparently adds to the problem. The unit itself was easy to get at, and you only have to remove 2x star drive bolts and unplug to remove it. Have also read other articles by peolpe claiming to be ripped off by Peugeot main dealers charging to replace the entire throttle body which didn't solve the problem. In hindsight it would have been cheaper for me to get a 2nd hand isc valve from another 306 - try silverlake autoparts. Hope this helps.
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261507_Laynestian's Response to jak151's Review
Written on: 29/09/2006
I have 2001 Peugeot 306 1.8i XS and I have had the problem. Took it to a local Peugeot dealer thinking I could trust them, and what a mistake! They charged me a £100, and I still had the problem after I picked the car up. When returning to the garage they offered to look at it again, at yet another charge and no guarantees of fixing the problem. I read up on the net and realised that a lot of 306's suffer from this problem, but few were recalled - only 1998 models. So most owners are forced to fix a known problem themselves. I bought mine for £65 from a dealer and did it myself. This job is a bit tricky, so I would have it done by a garage if you're not confident. I have since seen them on EBay for £35 - if you're after a bargain.
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Jak151's Response to jak151's Review
Written on: 28/10/2006
Well, I've since taken my Peugeot 306 to a Peugeot dealer, and they kept telling me what it might be. I was not prepared to pay upwards of £200 for just a maybe, so I've since got rid of it. Glad to see the back of it now. It annoys me that Peugeot would sell a car with a known problem and not even know how to fix it.
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★★★★★
“I have no idea what sort of XSi you were driving to...”
Written on: 16/06/2006 by saracen306 (2 reviews written)
I have no idea what sort of XSi you were driving to give such a bad review. How can you say the car does 0-60 in over 10 secs, I only have the Peugeot 306 2Ltr 8V and I get 0-60 in less than 8 seconds, beats most Golfs off the line. I think you must have had a bad one there. Great car,could be more reliable and better on fuel but you don't buy a 2Ltr and worry about fuel now do you. (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“The Peugot 306 is absolutely terrible on fuel,...”
Written on: 26/09/2005 by mattwantsrid (1 review written)
The Peugot 306 is absolutely terrible on fuel, couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding does 0-60 in about 3.5 days. Worst car ever that I have brought only had it about 2 months and thinking of getting rid of the dead horse already and to top that the brakes make a deep groaning noise under heavy braking and the air-con is bad to. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have had one for 3 years, and really enjoyed the...”
Written on: 21/08/2005 by sean1975uk (3 reviews written)
I have had one for 3 years, and really enjoyed the car. Beware of dodgy Peugeot main dealers... my clutch was a bit sticky at the beginning and they advised me the whole thing needed replacing for over £500. I took it to a local garage, and only the wire needed changing for £30!! Insurance is a bit steep, but if it's a choice between driving a lesser ca,r I would rather pay the difference. Super handling, pretty fast. Personally I like the interior and bucket seats, although a lot of... (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had my Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi for about 2 months...”
Written on: 02/05/2005 by Jimmy Kak (1 review written)
I have had my Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi for about 2 months now, I really love it! I can beat a lot of cars off the line and for most of the race as well. Handeling is so good and the braking has saved me a few times in the wet allready. There is lots of room in the boot and in the back, The interior is so nice as well. There is a slight rattle in the dash, and my central locking has stopped working completely. I will probably just have to go to the dealer to get that fixed. Other than that, so... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have a Peugeot 306 2.0 S16 which is the same as the...”
Written on: 28/04/2005 by pkds (1 review written)
I have a Peugeot 306 2.0 S16 which is the same as the XSi in europe. I am in Perth WA. Made 94. having read a number of the other reviews it seems that there must be some very poor examples of the S16 [XSi] in UK. Without modification 0 to 100 km in 9.2 secs.
I have lights or warnings that dont work when they should or for that matter when they shouldn't. Brakes are outstanding albeit that I have fitted Slotted to help cooling. [temps in Perth at 33c very often]. Other than expected...
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★☆☆☆☆
“I have a question for the people who have left...”
Written on: 07/04/2005 by brucerobert456 (1 review written)
I have a question for the people who have left positive reviews for the Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi; what piece of rubbish were you driving before you owned the xsi? I recently replaced a Golf mk2 Gti for one of these and I am baffled as to how a car manufacturer can make a car this bad. Aside from the poor, and I mean poor interior (you can not even angle the vents to blow air at the front passenger!) and dreadful driving position the gearbox is as bad as a 205 gti had when I passed my test and... (read more)
Justintime1's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 12/05/2005
You got to have your self a bad one there mate, mine gets hammered every day and has NEVER failed to start, broken down or nearly killed me. Mine is a 16 v model (98 on) and it dose the 0 to 60 in a easy 8 .7 ish keeps up with may more expensive motors. The engine in mine was tight when I got it and couldn't believe how slow it was but once Iv opened it up its a different car. With a top end of 130 I certainly cant complain. Fuel is a joke as is the servicing. The clutch and gearbox are awful but it don't stop mine putting a massive smile on my face every time its back goes light and you come round the corner just a little bit sideways..
It isn't going top be as fast a s Gti , Its a XSi ( group 12 insurance rember ) but it also depends how you drive the thing. In my mind the handling of the car is what's important, anyone can drive a "big engine car fast " the real skill is making a good handling car really dance, and the the 306xsi really does handle beautifully.
Saying that im flogging mine for a 182 in the next month or so , I have put 80 k on the Pug with no more trouble than I might have expected. new clutch a t 50 k, brakes every 1k0 or so , new front springs at 75 k. getting a bit lumpy bumpy at the moment but considering the punishment the cars taken in the last 5 years I forgive it.
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<br>awsome car for the money . if you get a good one.
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William7474's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 19/05/2005
PLEASE GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT,
<br>THE 306 XSI 0-60 TIME IS 8.4 SECS, FASTER THAN A GOLF.
<br>AVERAGE MPG IS 34, NOT A POOR FIGURE.
<br>PERHAPS YOU WERE DRIVING A 1.4 LX INSTEAD?
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Brucerobert456's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 19/05/2005
It seems that I might have been wrong on the 0-60 tme being over 10 seconds. However, upon trying to check my facts I certainly can not find anything that says it will get to 60 in less than 9.2 seconds? (it feels like it does it in about 15secs). I therefore stand firmly by my original point that this is horrendous performance for a 2 litre engine. And the gentleman who also claims that 34mpg is not a poor figure might have a point but when compared to a Mk2 golf gti it is awful. I regularly use to get 45+ to the gallon on a long run. Not sure where the 1.4 lx comes into it? are you saying that the 1.4lx will do 0-60 in 10secs and only get 34mpg....if that is the case I suggest that everyone would be better off buying one of those, as the 306xsi is very dissapointing. I sold mine after 3 weeks. Also I notice that you did not question my comments about the woeful interior. A truly terrible car and I now laugh at the poor person driving one when ever I see them. I liken it to putting up with a partner that cant hold a conversation, is bad in bed and cant cook just because they are reasonably good looking.
<br>A serious question to the person who commented on my review: I would be seriously interested to hear if you think/feel this is a quick car?
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William7474's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 20/05/2005
HI AGAIN, THE 0-60 TIME CAME FROM PARKERS CAR GUIDE. ALTHOUGH I AM BEING A BIT CHEEKY, I HAD, UP TO 3 MONTHS AGO A CITROEN ZX VOLCANE WHICH USES THE SAME RUNNING GEAR AS THE XSI (BUT IS MUCH NICER INSIDE). ALTHOUGH ONLY THE 8 VALVE IT COULD CERTAINLY DO 0-60 IN WELL UNDER 9 SECS WHEN I BOUGHT IT, AND WELL UNDER 8 AFTER A FEW TASTEFUL MODS. OH AND IT WOULD ALSO GET AROUND 45 MPG ON A GOOD RUN. 34 IS JUST AN AVERAGE FIGURE.
ON A FINAL NOTE, I NOW HAVE AN ALPHA 156 1600 TS SPORTWAGON, AND WAS A LITTLE REGRETFUL ON HAVING SOLD MY PRIDE & JOY FOR IT, SO THOUGHT I MIGHT SWAP IT FOT AN XSI. HAVING LOOKED AT SEVERAL CARS, I DECIDED TO KEEP THE ALPHA, IT DOES HAVE A LOVELY INTERIOR, NOT QUITE AS QUICK, YET.
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Justintime1's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 23/05/2005
The 306 XSI is not a hot Hatch!!! end of story . Its it a group 12 insurance!! It is however capable of doing the 0-60 sprint in 8.4 ( to quote evo mag). It is also capable of doing in excess of 120 miles an hour . I've had rather more indicated on mine.
Thing with these cars is if the are not run in properly the engines never loosen up properly. I've known 205 gti that would blow off just about anything on the right bit of road but i've also know 205's that are painfully slow. The 306 uses the same engine technology developed in the 205 and hence the need to be properly run is just as important.
34 mpg isn't great but all pugs are thirsty. 45 out of a old golf sounds like a bit of dream, maybes if you sat at 50 the hole way with a tail wind, in neutral with a mate pushing you along.
I love my Pug, it goes, corners and stops better that I could hope for for a car that costs me 350 pounds a year to insure. Its got it's faults . Iritic fuel consumption, crazy fuel gage , perpetually blown side lights and the usual pug rattles and bumps. I love the grip the handling the rasp of the slight blowing exhaust. I like the ease-off overseer, the fact will sit at 30 or 100 in fifth gear. I like the seats, the steering wheel the spacing of the pedals the layout of the dash the driving position.
I can guarantee I could scare the living daylights out of you on one of my favorite back roads in my Xsi. As I say its not all about huge power. So yes it is a fast car. ( considering the insurance and initial cost ) name me a car that will out perform it for the same money.
Will be sad to see mine go in the next month or so but iv just been offered 1800 pounds for it and that's not bad depreciation from 6000 in five years ..
bring on the 182.....
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Brucerobert456's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 23/05/2005
In response to Justintime. I know that people get very attached to there cars and seem to be taking my review personally. Read the opening couple of lines of my review and ask your self what you are comparing your xsi to because nothing I have read has made me think that it is a better car than the golf mk2 Gti.
A lot of people have mentioned the issue of an engine being run in properly and in other cars that I have driven and owned I have definitely seen it contribute to a cars performance....so may be I just had one that had not been driven hard enough. Maybe. End of the day we will never because I will never sit back down in a 306xsi and I will never, never drive the one I had again because life is simply too short.
Also Justintime, have you ever driven a mk2 gti? I am guessing you have not so trust me I regularly use to get 45+ to the gallon out of mine on long motorway runs and I certainly was not doing 50mph. I also find your comments about the xsi stopping well a little surprising....perhaps my brakes were not run in very well. However as I said the handling is exceptional and in particular the feather light oversteer is a joy-what a shame the power is not there to make the most of what is clearly a wonderful chassis. As for the petrol gauge! I wish you had not reminded me of that because it regularly made me feel like stopping and slashing my own wrists-hateful, utterly hateful (how do the Peugeot engineers get that so wrong as well?).
Something else we will probably never know about is your guarantee of scaring me senseless on one of your favourite back roads? Rather presumptuous of you? I certainly agree with you that it is not all about power...I learnt this lesson racing go-karts when I was about 7 years old and have had the lesson further underlined on countless track days and more recently in an M3 CSL under the expert guidance of a professional racing driver.
Also, I can happily name a car that is quicker, more reliable, better built, more economical and better value for money and that is the mk2 gti-by a country mile.
As for the Clio 182, I had use of one for a couple of days when the family Boxster S needed a battery change and it is a very good car. Back end is a bit lively under hard braking (mostly fun and predictable) and a horrific driving position but a good car. Even though I can get one for around 9k through a friend at Renault f1 I did not love it enough to buy one. I will probably never own a French car again.
Dont get me wrong, I am glad that you enjoy your xsi but if some drives past you pointing and laughing it will be me! Look on the bright side though you can turn round and give me a lesson in driving fast.
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Justintime1's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 25/05/2005
In response to brucerobert456, we are obviously both enthusiastic drivers, and both rather set in our ways. I can only guess I'm probably a bit younger than yourself judging by your array of cars owned, as a result I imagine I haven't had the variety of cars to compare against my Xsi. I also race , I race 1300 class minis. (striped out 1300 mini, custom fuel tank role cage, one co driver and not a lot else. Except some cunning tuning of the carbs and hard-core subsention and brakes.) I stand by my " presumptions " statement that I'd be quite capable of making you reach fort the gab handles in either of my weapons of choice. And the mini only does about 80 bhp and tops out at about 85.
I have on half a dozen or so occasions driven a mk 2 golf , both 8v and 16v's. Not partially fine examples it has be said and there fuel consumption would have been better measured in miles per gallon of oil. That is indeed if you found your self driving forward and not getting that nasty surprise of being in reverse at the lights . A Simple sincro problem I know but scary non the less. ( especially for the 50k BMW sat behind you as your reverse lights come on).
You got to laugh.
On the whole I agree the golf is a better car , It's near legendary. It will be remembered long after the Xsi Pug is rusting at the back of a junk-yard. It is however a group 14 insurance making it more expensive to insure than the Pug, plus the troublesome clutch and gearbox problems that seam to plague all the examples I know of. This can make for costly repairs.
The 8 v is not as quick as the xsi. Cost of ownership and performance are negligable as far as i can see between the two.
We can split hairs all day, and despite my enthusiasm to argue my point i'm happy to agree to disagree, the Pug is at the end of the day labeled a Warm hatch and in my mind it for fills this title very well. (despite being put together with sticky tape and used buggle gum, ) ((Mine is parity sound in general. I must admit however, its days are numbered. I'm not going to have it brake down on me!! and it feels like its on it way out. Due largely to the horrendous punishment its endured) As for the other cars i've used on regular basis upon which I make a comparison, a 1985 mini copper stripped out rally car, A triumph stag which i largly build from the ground up ,a TR6, and a land rover disco. All of which are not really much of a comparison. The 306 has been a fine car for me to slowly destroy and has given me a grat deal of enjoyment along the way. The poor person that buys it after me is more inclied to have your opinion i fear as the car is destin to fall apart. soon.
Il be defending the 306 up and till Friday when I sign on the doted line and become the proud new owner of my 182. In blue .It so pretty.
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Brucerobert456's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 26/05/2005
Justinetime: Good for you, the 182 I had for a short time was also blue, but with the white stripes running from the bonnet over the top of the car. You obviously know how to drive and that means you will love it.
<br>Also, I am not one for posing but the clio attracted probably more attention than the Porsche!
<br>Ps. of all the things you have said that offended me most was about my age! I am only 27! Happy motoring Justintime.
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Justintime1's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 27/05/2005
Strange how you build a mental image in your head. got the sense you was older than that mainly due to the number of different cars you have owned. Im 25 so not far behind. Hope not to have offended. Not my intention. Cars are funny things, mine has been sticking in first every morning until properly warmed up for ages now. Apart from today. Its like the the gear box has been filled with double cream or someit over night.
And yep its today I'm getting rid of it!
Next it will do 50 mpg on the way to the garage and that slight rattle from the dash will vanish. Maybes even the man for Peugeot will run behind me apologising for his rude and unhelpful tone over the years. He might even retract his comment that "the water jets need replacing!!!"" . Cost 120 pounds!!!! infact a good clean was indeed all they needed. Cost five minutes of my time.
Will be sad to see it go. It's a very pretty car and has served me well . its been quite expensive, fuel and servicing est... ( and the pug dealers are the nasty lowlife scum of society. and they brake stuff. and have to cheek to charge 60 + a fookin hour to do so!"!!! ) but the car has taken a hell of a beating over the years yet the engine is still sweet and it still puts a smile on my face every time it jump in it.
Get the feeling a wheel bearing is on its way out, as is the gearbox. So that's what's prompted me to swap it . Cant be bothered to keep forking out for it to be fixed if I could be spending the same money on a faster newer car.
The fuel gauge is a wonder of engineering I have to agree, no fuel - loads of fuel - no fuel!! Iv come to the decision its got to be female there is no other explanation for such indecisiveness. . Coming back form Edinburgh one night I had a " quarter of a tank" all the way pretty much until I came of the A1 and stopped at a roundabout and the dam thing started to cough and stutter and the red light came on.
Thanks for the warning. Luckily the roundabout is at the top of a hill and at the bottom is a Bp . iv never rolled engine dead! into a garage before or since. character some might say.
Its a fussy thing also, it wil only run nicley on shell petrol. Put Bp or tescos or anything other that shell and the fuel consumtion is efected and the engine pinks like mad..
I love it really.
I get my 182 today so i could not care less!!! so as long as the Pug gets me to the garage in one pice ill be left with fond memories. (of standing at petrol pumps) and the rest.
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<br>cya.
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205457_306Driver's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 09/08/2005
I just recently bought a 306xsi i like the car but it's got alot of problems fuel consumption is a main factor i went out and bought a diesel to drive and use the 306 at weekends i'll be keeping the 306 becuse it brakes well and the handling is good i just need to sort out the sluggish engine at low revs. The mk2 gti is a great car but abit dated now so the 306 is a better option in the way of looks i like the interior but could do with the half leather the stearing wheel is good so is the spacing of the pedals it's easy to drive on long journeys and quite comfortable I can't see why all the slander it's just not the car for everyone
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Justintime1's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 07/09/2005
The 306 was a fine car, handling and brakes were superb. the engine was a little flat at low revs but had bags and bags of touch , Fuel consumption was a real problem and with things going the way they are im glad I got rid of mine.
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<br>I had a lot of problems with my car; clutch suspensions water pumps oil consumption. Brakes began to get a bit sketchy. But I forgave it due to the huge smile it put on my face every time I went for a bit of a drive.
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<br>I especially liked the low slung seat and the steering wheel was perfect.
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<br>Mine also made the most awesome noise, No big box or performance pipe. Just a piper cross induction kit and an exhaust made the most deep grumble noise.
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<br>I miss the noise I made. And the steering. And the noise. And the looks of the thing I was a pretty car.
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<br>BUT> since I got my new Clio sport IV not given the Xsi it to much thought. It will do 40+ miles to the gallon on the motor way and will embarrass most things on the road.. And the leather seats are lovely. Driving position is a bit high but I don’t care one bit.
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<br>Perfect.
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Pommeh's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 25/01/2006
The 306 XSi does not do 0-60 in 8.4 despite what reviews you have read, I think you'll find you are referring to the S16 engine, in which only 1000 were brought over to England all producing 20bhp more than the 135bhp engine from the 1998cc 16v engine present in the XSi models, so the gentleman that said it goes about 10 seconds to 60 wouldn't be to far from wrong to be honest and anyone that still thinks there right can send me an e-mail and i'll happily show you a rolling road certificate showing 9.7 seconds to 60 from a 2.0 litre XSi engine.
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232357_Spanjames's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 02/03/2006
I have had various "speedy" cars through my years of driving including very fun Caterham and current M5. I have to say two of the best "fun" cars I have ever owned or driven were the 205 Gti (1.9 edition) in the 80's and a 306 Xsi I have had as a second car now for some 12 years. Yes 12 years, make no mistake the various comments re consumption and interior are spot on but for reliability and overall around town machine there is no car to beat it. Yes the Peugeot dealers are definitely to avoid especially once the warranty is over but in 12 years of driving all over the place I would recommend it as it has all the requisite round town requirements, old (a definite in London both moving and parking), understated (unlike the dashing and wooden drive old golf), plenty of torque around the middle range, reasonable top speed although sadly I have the pre 16v edition and not once has it ever failed to start :) simply wonderful purchase. Shame they didn't make the 307 the same way - sadly as well the new Golf is simply brilliant but pound for pound not as good value and much more likely to take a walk on its own if parked in the wrong place. Sad also to see people can buy something and make what they consider an "informed" decision within 3 weeks.
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308942_Foxt43's Response to brucerobert456's Review
Written on: 04/09/2007
hey guys
<br/>a bit random, and probably a very obvious answer, but i used to own a 406 GLX until the gear box blew and so have decided to buy a 306 xsi as its cheaper than fixing my 406. as both are 2 litre's i was assuming that the petrol consumption would be roughly the same, if not slightly better on the 306, but after reading everyone's comments im no longer sure. is the petrol soncumption really that bad on the 306?
<br/>cheers
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★★★☆☆
“The Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi is a good warm hatch with...”
Written on: 15/03/2005 by Postie2003 (10 reviews written)
The Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi is a good warm hatch with handling that is truly gobsmacking. The amount of feel through the steering and the seat wouldn't disgrace a true sports car, and lovely, controllable oversteer is but a feather of the throttle away. Like most Peugeots it also rides beautifully, yet resists roll nicely in the corners. Lowering these cars improves grip but robs the delicacy and balance and destroys the ride quality - don't bother. Peugeot know chassis tuning better than you... (read more)
Pommeh's Response to Postie2003's Review
Written on: 05/04/2005
I realise there's an 8 valve version of the car... I don't suppose you could tell me which year they stopped making the 8v and started making the 16v?
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Tjkennero's Response to Postie2003's Review
Written on: 05/04/2005
The 16v XSi (138bhp) was introduced in early to mid 1997 to replace the 8v (123bhp) version. The engine change corresponds with what they call the 'Phase 2' 306s, with revised lights, badging and an overall smarter look.
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★★★★★
“Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi: I have had my 306 xsi for nearly...”
Written on: 23/11/2004 by davemart
Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi: I have had my 306 xsi for nearly a year now, i could not ask for a better car,it is low on millage which was a bouns when I brought it,and it loves to wave other cars goodbye when it takes of at the lights. It just keeps pulling on motorways but it could do with a bit more top end,but it gets there quick. It looks good and can look even better with a good bodykit which I should be doing soon. But I do think my clutch is going which seems to be a commen problem. (read more)
★★★★★
“I loved the Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi before I owned it. ”
Written on: 29/10/2004 by Tomatoes (1 review written)
I loved the Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi before I owned it.
I have not owned my 306 xsi long but have already realised why I loved this car. I bought the car already modified. It handles round corners better than most cars of its class. (in my opinion) It looks hot. Its a very comfortable ride. The only issue I have with the car at all is the fact that it is not made anymore and is slowing dying. All good things have to come to an end I guess.
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★★★★☆
“Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi ”
Written on: 26/05/2004 by mark platt (1 review written)
Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi
Speaker pods arent deep enough for powerful speakers, abs light comes on randomly when headlights in use most common in reverse. Handling holds nothing to my 87 prelude and power is the same and that was non fuel injection. Insurance is close to $2000 a year but they look styley as on gold speedlines.
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Postie2003's Response to mark platt's Review
Written on: 15/03/2005
A 306 XSi should take a Prelude apart on a twisty road. Maybe yours needs some work.
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Tjkennero's Response to mark platt's Review
Written on: 05/04/2005
The car is only Group 11 Insurance, fgs! Try to find something else with around 140hp at Group 11! (This hp range is usually group 14, and the Golf GTI 8v is Group 14 with 115 hp, and group 16 for the 16v 150hp.) If anything, as far as insurance ratings go, the car appears to be under-rated.
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★★★★★
“I recently bought a Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi 94 L model and...”
Written on: 18/12/2003 by Melvin666 (1 review written)
I recently bought a Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi 94 L model and the only problem with this car is my clutch cable snapped the other day. Other than that I have had cars like a Punto Sporting 1.6, AX GT and Cavalier SRI and this car just outshines all of them. After Xmas I will be tuning it up bigtime with 18's, exhaust, leather interior and possibly even a supercharger if I can get one fitted. Might need a paint job as well as some jealous little toerag has keyed it. Quality Car!!! (read more)
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★★★★★
“I have owned my Peugeot306 2.0 16v XSi for a year and...”
Written on: 08/08/2003 by leon smith1 (1 review written)
I have owned my Peugeot306 2.0 16v XSi for a year and a half now, and have loved the car since I bought it. The only problem I have had with my car has been the standard alarm. The problem was with the ultra-sonics, it took 3 visits to a Peugeor Main Dealer, 1 new Alarm ECU, new door switches and housr of testing before the problem was sorted. Apparantly because my car was built on the break point of Phase I and II it has parts used on both, which meant finding the correct bits was... (read more)
★★★★★
“Owned my 98 revision xsi for 6 months now and im...”
Written on: 24/06/2003 by mark.
Owned my 98 revision xsi for 6 months now and im impressed, my last car was an mr2 and to be honest the pug feels every bit as quick off the mark and a damn site better on the corners it really is go kart in disguise, and the best bit is, its not plastered in rubbish spoilers and rubbish stickers trying to make it out as something its not. Its just a fun little car to drive although abit more topend speed would be nice but you'd only sacrifice that low down touge if it have faster top speed... (read more)
★★★★★
“I have driven the Elise, VX220, Civic Type R, MR2, and...”
Written on: 24/06/2003 by screamy.
I have driven the Elise, VX220, Civic Type R, MR2, and others and nothing even comes close to how brilliant this car is. It corners on rails, beats most from the lights and its so easy to have fun. What a shame Peugeot decided to replace it with a van :-( (read more)
Corradovr6T's Response to screamy.'s Review
Written on: 19/05/2004
If you think this car even comes close to a CTR, your dreaming...
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★★★★☆
“A quality car if ever i've seen one. Best hatchback on...”
Written on: 04/04/2003 by Robin Armstrong & Tony Proudfoot.
A quality car if ever i've seen one. Best hatchback on the road for it's money. With a 306 you can design the look of it exactly the way you want, and you won't be the same as other people with the same car. All it needs now is more power and a bit more get up and go, then your sorted. (read more)
Pablo Hassan.'s Response to 86119_Robin Armstrong & Tony Proudfoot.'s Review
Written on: 08/04/2003
Quality review. best car on the road and these boys prove just how good they are. You must agree they are an attractive little machine.
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112249_Matt.'s Response to 86119_Robin Armstrong & Tony Proudfoot.'s Review
Written on: 01/07/2003
They have posted fair comments on the XSi.
<br>The insurance is quite reasonable compared with the VW equivilent as it is group 15.
<br>It does lack some power in top end and it is not the most well glued together car, but the handling makes it a riot.
<br>If you are looking for a faster car, buy a GTi-6, simple!
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Furburgermuncher2003's Response to 86119_Robin Armstrong & Tony Proudfoot.'s Review
Written on: 06/08/2003
sound cars i've had two of them on (m plate) need a little work but for go karting the pug 205 1.9 gti is pipping at the post i still have the 306 at the moment. Any tips on go faster gadgets or body kits from anyone would be appreciated, and yes they hit me hard for insurance "£270 per month" shocking?????????
<br>E-mail me (furburgermuncher2003@yahoo.co.uk
<br>cheers
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Punto Gt Turbo's Response to 86119_Robin Armstrong & Tony Proudfoot.'s Review
Written on: 20/02/2005
Where are you guys getting your insurance from - I've just bought a 306 xsi 16v on an s reg, I'm 24 and I only pay £294.00 FULLY COMP but I guess I got quoted happy!
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★★★★☆
“This Peugeot 306 2.0l XSi really is a superb car. It...”
Written on: 26/11/2002 by James.
This Peugeot 306 2.0l XSi really is a superb car. It handles dangerously well and packs plenty of punch. The low driving position and gritty feedback from the wheel provides plenty of fun when throwing it about the country lanes. It sticks to the road and the seemingly never ending power keeps it going and going! (read more)
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Nannaracer's Comment
Written on: 23/09/2012
just bought one 306xsi 2ltr 16valve fitted new radio/cd player as factory fitted one did not work apart from every thing works well and will look after it, just wonderd if tickover at 925rpm was normal