This car has been fantastic. I bought it when I was at uni because i needed something which would be cheap to run. It is group 6 insurance and very economical. I consistently get around 45/50mpg and that's a mixture of city and country driving.

People who bad mouth french cars reliability have probably never owned one. In the 2 years i've had it i've not had to replace anything apart from normal consumables and it's always started first time.

I have previously owned the 306 1.9DT which although a good engine, is less refined and sounds much more 'diesely'.

These cars are quite hard to come by now in the 3dr Dturbo spec which means they are holding their value quite well.

I would recommend this car.

I have 250,000 Kilometers on the clock, 160 000 miles. Still looks good. I take good care of my Pug 306. Originally the car was a 1.9 aspirated. Did a good 200 000 kilometers, till the gearbox cracked. Till now I had to change a number of times engine mountings and front suspension arms. Roads in Malta are terrible. Changed engine complete with gearbox from another pug turbo. The rear suspension now is noisy now. I used to service photocopiers and delivered a big number of photocopiers with the car as well. The only place that the car showed rust around the roof. Exactly under the weather rubber strips. Door cable harnesses had to be replaced as well. Considering all the hard work carried out with the car think that it fared quite well.

The Peugeot 306 D Turbo is a great car.

It's done 170,000 miles now and has never let me down. It's had a couple of new batteries but that is it.

I don't look after it and it's lucky to see any new oil in a 12 month peroid.

Hoping it'll easily bust the 200,000 mile mark...

I have owned this particular car for 6 months now, and have owned 3 previously - all petrol (1.4-1.6xs) and it is easily the best! Quicker than the 1.6, and feels more solid and robust. My present one is a new shape, as opposed to my old ones (phase 1) and I have to say that I much prefer the interior on the newer ones, whereas I feel the exterior on the phase 1`s appear more aggressive, and look meaner! The performance is great, especially now I have had the fuel pump opened and fitted a pipercross induction kit, (which gives the car a lovely growl!) 4th gear being my favourite gear (go from 60-100!!) Acceleration is good, 0-60 in 10 secs. However I do miss the rev range of petrol, you need to change gear a lot quicker in the diesel, topping out at 45, economically, in second. Overall, an excellent car, highly recommended to anyone who wants a good, quick, economical car, which is also practical and comfy! Suited to all ages!

Overall the Peugeot 306 D Turbo is a great diesel car, sporty looks with excellent mpg. I have owned my car for 5 years, bought it with 50k on the clock, it now has done well over 160k, still running with original clutch. Only work carried out to the engine has been to the head. Apart from that it has been serviced every 6k. These cars will run forever as long as you service regularly. Suspension bushes wear out quick. Then again I do drive my car hard. Solid diesel engines that will run upto 200k with no major rebuild unlike the Hdi engines (lucky to do 100k without problems) Cheap to insure, insurance gp 5.