Is Peugeot 307 a reliable car?
JD Power customer satisfaction surveys show that 307 owners are most unhappy with mechanical reliability and interior quality, but they’re also not chuffed with exterior quality, vehicle performance or dealer service either. So, there’s a lengthy checklist of potential problems.
What does HDi mean on a Peugeot 307?
High-pressure direct injection
HDi – a diesel engine (HDi stands for High-pressure direct injection) eHDi – a diesel engine with start /stop technology. The engine cuts out when the vehicle comes to a standstill (such as at traffic lights) and restarts when the accelerator is depressed.
How wide is a Peugeot 307?
| Peugeot 307 | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4,210 mm (165.7 in) (hatchback) 4,350 mm (171.3 in) (coupé cabriolet) 4,420 mm (174.0 in) (wagon) 4,470 mm (176.0 in) (sedan) |
| Width | 1,730 mm (68.1 in) |
| Height | 1,510 mm (59.4 in) 1,420 mm (55.9 in) (coupé cabriolet) |
| Chronology |
Do Peugeot HDi engines have a turbo?
With the high amount of carbon build-up these Peugeot HDI engines can suffer from oil blockages. They have oil pipes to and from the turbo which lets the oil pass, keeping the bearings inside the turbo lubricated.
Is the Peugeot 307 a good car?
Peugeots have always been regarded as having a supple suspension that has delivered a most comfortable ride, without having a negative effect on the handling, but the 307’s ride was more nervous and without the absorbency of other Peugeots. On the road it showed a nice balance with good grip and communicative steering, and a solid braking feel.
When did the Ford 307 diesel engine come out?
The diesel powerplants were re-jigged in spring 2004 with the arrival of a 110bhp 1.6-litre 16-valve HDi and a 136bhp 2.0-litre 16-valve HDi. The 2.0-litre 8-valve HDi with 90bhp continued as a mid-range option but this was subsequently replaced by a 1.6-litre 90bhp unit. The 307 was facelifted in time for summer 2005.
What has gone wrong with the 307 HDI?
Rohan Matthews has owned his 2003 307 HDi wagon for three years and it now has 90,000 km on the clock. He had problems with the gearbox, which was eventually traced to an incorrectly fitted bearing on the main shaft. He also had problems with the dashboard display, which kept failing, and the indicators, which have had to be replaced four times.
What is the difference between a Ford 306 and a 307?
The 307 replaced the 306 in 2001 and came well credentialed having been voted European Car of the Year for 2002. While it replaced the 306 it was significantly larger than its predecessor. While the 306 was regarded as a small car, the 307 was a size larger, almost a mid-sized model.