Are Peugeot 308 Diesel reliable?
The 308 is reasonably reliable, according to Driver Power, while the safety score is also impressive. In our 2018 Driver Power satisfaction survey results Peugeot came 17th out of 26 manufacturers ranked.
Are Peugeot diesels reliable?
While Peugeot models have some issues, overall their cars and the brand as a whole are very dependable. Their reliability indexes for their most popular cars are low, though their repair costs can be quite expensive. However, they are still not as expensive as some of their rivals.
What problems does the Peugeot 308 have?
The 308 can have some issues with the turbo, which can be identified by some of the following symptoms: You may see blue or black smoke coming from the exhaust, or have a real loss of power, or even a real whistling noise coming from the top of the engine.
Is Peugeot 308 worth buying?
The 308 is relaxing and feels agile to drive, whie its pleasant ride quality and fluid handling inspire confidence. Nearly every engine is excellent, too, with the latest Peugeot PureTech petrol turbos being right on the pace of the BlueHDi diesels.
Are Used Peugeot 308 reliable?
Is a used Peugeot 308 estate reliable? The 308 SW finished in a disappointing 23rd place in the family car class in our most recent reliability survey, with an overall score of 67%. Peugeot as a brand finished in 27th place out of 32 manufacturers.
How long do Peugeot diesel engines last?
Peugeot diesel engines, specifically the old 1.9-litre turbodiesel, are known to be almost indestructible, but the newer 1.6 should be a solid engine for 300,000km, maybe 400,000km and more.
Are Peugeots expensive to maintain?
As for servicing costs, the French brand hasn’t necessarily managed to get it down to where it should be – on average, Peugeot models are more expensive to maintain than pretty much any other brand, be it from Europe or elsewhere.
Is Peugeot 308 2014 a good car?
Peugeot 308 (2014) At A Glance. The Peugeot 308 does really well in some areas, with a big boot, a posh interior and several engines that provide a brilliant blend of performance, efficiency and refinement. It’s pretty good to drive, too, with decent ride comfort and stable, assured handling.
Is the Peugeot 308 a good used car?
The fact the Peugeot 308 finished 63rd out of 75 entries in our Driver Power 2020 new car survey is a decent enough result given it was up against far newer models. It also came 56th out of 100 in the 2019 used car poll, with owners liking its safety and child-friendly features, cabin design and low servicing costs.
Is Peugeot 308 Comfortable?
Both versions are easy to drive, quiet and comfortable. All Peugeot 308s are easy to see out of and the dinky steering wheel helps make light work of tight inner-city manoeuvres.
Which is best Peugeot 308 petrol or diesel?
Although we’ve already tested the all-new Peugeot 308 in flagship petrol guise, this is our first chance to try the efficient e-HDi diesel best-seller. Until a new 118bhp ‘BlueHDi’ version appears early next year, this e-HDi is the most frugal model in the line-up.
When did the new Peugeot 308 come out?
The latest generation 308, launched in Australia in October 2014 was a blank-screen development and answered all the complaints about the model it replaced. It had an all-new platform that made it lighter than the outgoing model by as much as 140 kilograms.
What kind of torque does a Peugeot 308 have?
The original 308s came with a choice between a pair of turbo-diesels, with capacities of 1.6 and 2.0 litres, producing 88 and 100kW respectively. More importantly, they manage top torque figures of 240 and 320 Nm. Peugeot has had a strong push on diesels downunder for many years and the older oil burners are well regarded.
What’s the price of a 2008 Peugeot 308?
2008 Peugeot 308 XTE 2.0-litre diesel HDi with 6-speed ‘Tiptronic’ gearbox Recommended Retail Price: $30,590 for mid-range petrol and $37,990 for the range topping diesel. You can get into a 308 XS from $25,990.