Looking at a 52 plate peugot 307 1.6 Rapier at the weekend for a friend of mine.

Anyone on here got any experience of the 307s? any known problems or things to look out for?

I had a 307 HDI Rapier 110 on an 03 plate, and wasn't impressed.

I ended up supporting this website, so i guess that says it all.....

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as above, i was looking at one, but a friend of a friend has had nothing but problems with his.

we had a fleet of 307 HDIs at work.

Bad Points: Under powered, interior made of chocolate box trays, everything snapped off at some point, broken seat mechanisms, collapsing seats, disintegrating upholstery, front door hinges seized, drained batteries on a regular basis, ECU problems, clutches like butter,

Good points: Brakes.

The early models (HDI 90's more commonly) had weak fuel pumps that would disintegrate slowly, sending iron fillings through the fuel system. If you were lucky enough to get this while it was under warranty, then the £2000 job to replace the entire fuel system was only a 3 day inconveniance, but if it happened outside of warranty... OUCH!

Its also worth remembering that Peugeot technicians (in my area out of the 3 local dealers) seem to be getting younger and their £50 an hour labour charge is justified by plugging a diagnostic machine in the ECU, and scanning for a fault. 9 times out of ten they find no fault. If your lucky enough to convince them to keep the car for a day and allow them to test drive it, at some point during the day you will find your car hurtling down the road above the speed limit and basicaly thrashed.

I followed my car down a bypass with a spanner monkey behind the wheel, and it was doing way above the limit. When i checked the Sat nav after for a max speed recorded (reset it before i left the car) it recorded 98mph. The manager got a rollocking for that one, and that was the final straw for me and the PSA brand.

NEVER again.

I've got a bit of a soft spot for old Pugs like the 205s and 306s... but wouldn't have any of the later stuff.

A friend had a lot of electrical issues with her 307 HDi - although it was quite quick and handled ok. However there was no feedback as to when you thought it might let go.

I had a 207 hire car and it was horrible.

Didn't early ones have a habit of setting themselves on fire?

Present and former neighbours have / had 307s. Nothing but trouble in all cases... :thumbdwn:

Only a mechanically-skilled enthusiast would bother with a Skoda built by Communists, so why buy a Peugeot built by them?

Didn't early ones have a habit of setting themselves on fire?

Nah... it was the frustrated owners setting them alight!

Well, I've had a succession of Citroens, but the last time I was shopping I got it down to the Octy I've got or a C5 which was same age & kit, but lower mileage and 2 grand less. I still bought the Octy and don't regret it.

Not seting theselves on fire, but they did put miles on the clock by shutting the doors!

Friend at Uni had one and it was a real lemon, i'd steer well clear.

ITS A PEUGOT - don't need to know anything else:thumbdwn:

Not seting theselves on fire, but they did put miles on the clock by shutting the doors!

Oh yeah, I'd forgotten about that, it was probably the best feature of them, as it meant we could get rid of them sooner. 100K mileage deal.

No no don,t even think about getting one :thumbdwn:

Oh yeah, I'd forgotten about that, it was probably the best feature of them, as it meant we could get rid of them sooner. 100K mileage deal.

I didn't get that shutting the doors thing. :confused:

I think my Uncle has the 307 and they seem happy with it so far.

I test drove one but it just felt too "big"

Sat in a 206 but nah...just didnt feel comfy in there.

They have a reputation for ride and handling but these newer Pugs just look too.....open mouthed compared to the oldies

The older pugs are alright. We have a 1998 306 1.9D and it's been pretty good with 56,000 on the clock and just had its cambelt and service done.

Wouldn't touch the newer stuff though! They're plagued with electrical faults!

Wouldn't touch the newer stuff though! They're plagued with electrical faults!

Most newer cars are nowadays. Its more likely to be an electrical fault rather than mechanical.

Not on my Favorit though!!!

I didn't get that shutting the doors thing. :confused:

there was a issue with them where by shutting the doors on them added miles to the clock :thumbdwn:

I actually drove a 307 until last August when I bought my vRS.

It was on a 54 plate and I'd had it from brand new.

Now over the 4 years I kept the car it didn't have any major problems.

It did however have 3 recalls over that time for various things - but my local Peugeot dealership were professional and did offer good service.

The car itself wasn't too bad.

It certainly wasn't anything special, but the ride was smooth enough and quiet.

I also quite like the overall look of the 307 - certainly not the ugliest car around.

Basically it does what it says on the tin - it'll get you from A to B without any excitement, any major comfort.

It is unfortunately "White Emulsion" - just plain....a little boring.

I until recently worked for a Pug dealership.... they are pants, build quality is rubbish....I think as soon as the steering wheel goes on the right hand side the French lose intrest.

We used to say the only good ones were the ones that we used to rebuild under warranty

Dont do it

Phil

Its French, enough said.

despite all of your comments I have to disagree. My dad had a couple of 307 hdi 90's as his company car and despite hauling a boot full of paint & varnish everywhere with him the only thing that every failed on his was a snapped clutch cable (according to the main dealer). I guess its also worth noting that while they were underpowed for what he was lugging around they did 45k-50k per year like this and still return a decent mpg.

As for the 1.6 Rapier, I went to look at an 03 reg a few years ago (making it 1year old) and although I love the characteristics of a French car I didn't buy it because it felt sluggish and it felt like you were driving a bus with the ride height.

Don't dismiss them, take it for a test drive, check it's service history, if your friend likes it ring up Pug Head Office give them the REG number or chassis number and ask what if any warranty/recall work has been carried out and ask if any still hasn't been carried out but needs to be.

French cars do have a certain stigma about being of a poor quality and everyone will give you their experiences, at the end of the day just make sure you do your research and be comfortable with what ever decision you make.

Well said Matt

I thought they were electric clutch on them?