Awesome BigKev - you put a smile on my dial cheers
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-12.363555,130.891522
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-12.363555,130.891522
Thanks GTi01 great read. They have a special ATM where Diesels are only $1k extra. Caradvice rated the Diesel at 4.5 stars and the petrol at 3.5 if I recall though I think that was the earlier version before the awesome 1.6
That was when the petrol turbo had a 4 speed auto. It now has a 6 speed auto.
Thanks Z it's price tag is also $10 to $16k more
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-12.433105,130.848797
Have you tried their brochure section?Cheers DeKa - thought that may have been the case
Can anyone help on what the disclaimer on the Peugeot website "Series 1 models only" are? It's not the best website and I cant find anything online that even talks about a Series 2 model.
The diesels are NOT BMW related in any way shape or form. They are a Ford partnership (the same engine is in the new Focus and current Mondeo).
The 1.6 EP6 family of petrol engines are co-developed with BMW.
We've got an 09 model with the ECG box. Brilliant bit of kit if you use the flappy paddles and use the accelerator like you would a manual in conjunction with hitting the paddle. The shifts from 1 to 2 and to a lesser extent 2 to 3 have a bit of a noticeable "off power" moment if you run it in "A" for Auto. I've driven a couple of Series 5 Golfs with the DSG box and the 308's is no worse (and gets confused less). Fuel economy is also pretty good with the 1.6 diesel.Has anyone driven the 308 with the new EGC box? From what I read on overseas forums, they rate this highly as opposed to the previous box which was problematic?
New Ford Focus is another option. They are available with the 2L diesel (PSA/Ford unit like the 308) and 6 speed Powershift gearbox (twin clutch auto like the DSG) in the top (Titanium) spec. Doesn't look too bad in the flesh either.
We've got an 09 model with the ECG box. Brilliant bit of kit if you use the flappy paddles and use the accelerator like you would a manual in conjunction with hitting the paddle. The shifts from 1 to 2 and to a lesser extent 2 to 3 have a bit of a noticeable "off power" moment if you run it in "A" for Auto. I've driven a couple of Series 5 Golfs with the DSG box and the 308's is no worse (and gets confused less). Fuel economy is also pretty good with the 1.6 diesel.
Has played up once (idled roughly in "A") in the 18 months we've had the car but re-programming (with an update) seems to have fixed the issue.
I believe you can only get it in the 1.6 diesel.Thanks 2353 - the EGC is only on the e-hdi isnt it?
I believe you can only get it in the 1.6 diesel.
New Ford Focus is another option. They are available with the 2L diesel (PSA/Ford unit like the 308) and 6 speed Powershift gearbox (twin clutch auto like the DSG) in the top (Titanium) spec. Doesn't look too bad in the flesh either.
We have a new Focus at work (not sure of spec but probably basic model) and inside it feels cheap.especially around door fittings/trim. Radio module finished in plastic that shows everyone's fingerprints.
Insists on waiting before cranking over, even when engine has just been turned off... must be something re the glow plugs. not a patch on my 308!
It's also strangled by slow acting auto tranny
And dealer delivery by ford dealer was pathethic!
Plastic panel that sits on top of engine was loose. Could only partially fix it as one rubber was missing.
When front seats are back a bit you have the greasy seat runners exposed.. and
it has a windscreen crack just below the fuel economy sticker. Came from the dealer like that!
When boss queried it was told that 'can be a problem with them'.
This dealer also had mixed up the plates when we got our Falcon ute from them. Plates didnt match the rego label.
Summary... crap car from a crap dealer
Decca