2011 Peugeot 308 xte hdi

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looking at buying one with 93000kms on the clock, any issues I should be aware of, things to look for?
thanks Pete
 
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I bought a 308, hdi, wagon for my daughter in 2011. Now has over 140k and continues to be a reliable vehicle. The auto is good and have just had it serviced by a local auto specialist. I use a well known local mechanic who has an excellent reputation who uses recommended oils and quality components. The timing belt is due this year. Minor issues with the wipers the wrong way round and the nose of the car can hit deep gutters. Use BP diesel where you can....Parts are ok. Resale is weak so they are usually good buying.
 
How is this one going to fit into the fleet Pete?
 
I used to have a 308 HDI 2 litre automatic.
Engine and gearbox were great, however I found general quality very poor. Car was only a few years old and SatNav button didn't work properly, leather has come off the steering wheel etc. A/C was absolutely pathetic, my 30 year old BMW had a better A/C.
I also had a 307 at the time which I found was better built.
Unlikely to buy another newish Peugeot, but still like the older ones.

Ah, and make sure that you use exactly same tyres on left and right hand side. I once had a different tyre on one wheel (as a result of a puncture). They all had good tread. But it threw the computer out completely, always "thought" it was in a corner. After accelerating of traffic lights it would NEVER change into 6th gear - even when going at 100 km/h. Once I've put the same brand tyre back on - even though the tread was very different it was all ok again. Go figure!

And yes, the wiper setup is very annoying when you're driving in the rain...
 
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The mismatching tyres had different rolling radii - enough to alter the wheel rotation speed to mislead the ABS, ESP etc. There are rotation sensors at each wheel. Old cars didn't notice this sort of thing.

The AC is common to several Pug and Cit models and I have never had an adequacy problem with it. Yours may have needed a refrigeration check.
 
The mismatching tyres had different rolling radii - enough to alter the wheel rotation speed to mislead the ABS, ESP etc. There are rotation sensors at each wheel. Old cars didn't notice this sort of thing.

The AC is common to several Pug and Cit models and I have never had an adequacy problem with it. Yours may have needed a refrigeration check.
The rolling radius was actually closer with the different brands than with some brand and lots of tread vs minimal.
Probably more to do with resistance? Problem was also that Peugeot dealerships was utterly useless diagnosing it even after contacting Europe.

Anyway, I did like my 380 wagon for cleverness of seat arrangements (7), engine and gearbox. Overall rather a disappointment though.

And my A/C was "fixed" under warranty but still utterly inadequate. But that might also have been the uselessness of the dealership (not being able to rectify problem) rather than the actual system?


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I’ve had a 1.6 hdi and now the 2.0 litre. Both have been great but I do like the 2.0 litre, despite the oil cooler giving up the ghost on the weekend (rare problem and I can’t find many examples of it happening to others - lucky me). It’s been reliable and fantastic to drive. The aircon isn’t terrific but when you run it with it set on recirculatation it does pretty well). Great to drive, the auto is very intuitive. They are a very safe car, my first one was written off when a Land Rover discovery driver decided he thought he would crash into us head on at speed, the car was a right off we walked away uninjured.
 
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