306 Timeline FAQ

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had a closer look at late GTi6 '98 model. Differences to my late99 model are:

98 - has key lock for hatch
98 - side outside trim (bump trim) is matt finish
98 - front lights including foglights are glass
98 - rear hatch spoiler is matt finish
98 - window on rear hatch has plastic trim surround
98 - bottom lip of the hatch has a plastic trim
98 - taillights looked the same (N5) as '99

99 - rear hatch does not have key access
99 - side finish is painted
99 - front lights including foglights are clear plastic
99 - rear hatch window is glued in , no trim
99 - no trim on bottom of the hatch

interior trim looked the same, side airbags not present or functioning (dash led did not light up)

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99 - rear hatch spoiler is unpainted and different shape

<small>[ 04 October 2003, 08:37 PM: Message edited by: tekkie ]</small>
 
Well here is my UK 306's VIn for you lot...
1995 306 DTurbo (You down under didnt get this model, its an XSi/S16 lookalike with the turbo diesel engine.)

VF3 - Peugeot
7C - 3dr Hatch
D8A - Turbo diesel XUD9TE (pre DHY engine)
2 - ?
3 - ?
0812328 - Serial number.

Ross
 
Thanks for finding the thread I couldn't find tekkie! I don't think you even realised...

I'll cut and past my new post into this thread and delete the other one.

Hi all,

I accidentally found a site with ALL the info about all the codes whilst looking for info about why the 306GTi6/Xsara VTS engine is so good for member XsaraVTR's thread about extractors for his VTR: <a href="http://www.205gti.com/techchassisnr.htm" target="_blank">http://www.205gti.com/techchassisnr.htm</a>

Maybe Justin should ask if he can put this info on his 307 site?

Hope some of you find it useful.
Derek.
 
Pug307:
Thanks for posting the details. Can we have some 206s post the VIN details, especially if we have a CC and a hatch.

Once we have cars which are certainly from the UK, then we can start working out what those magical two digits mean.

Cheers,

Justin
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Ok, here's my 206 CC 2.0's VIN:
VF32DRFNF42xxxxxx

So I take it my car is:
VF3 - Europe, France, Peugeot
2 - 206
D - Cabrio
R - 2.0 16v EW10J4 engine
F - Fuel Injection
N - ?
F - 5M
4 - Built 12/02??
2 - I take it it's "Made in France"

This is interesting!! approve approve

<small>[ 04 October 2003, 06:53 PM: Message edited by: omak ]</small>
 
306s were built in England. At the Sydney Morning Herald you can find old articles that talk about the poor build quality (interior etc...) being a common factor of all cars that the English have built.
 
Dr. 306:
306s were built in England. At the Sydney Morning Herald you can find old articles that talk about the poor build quality (interior etc...) being a common factor of all cars that the English have built.
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and the slight orange peel in the paint work of just about every 306 assembled in england
 
"Peugeot's 306, introduced here in 1994, is rightly regarded as one of the best driver's cars on the market. Peugeot's blend of high-class handling and a supple, comfortable ride, particularly on rough roads, continues to elude most car-makers.

The Gallic heritage carries less welcome traits. Build and finish quality is not as good as Japanese cars, or the locally made Corolla. It should be noted that most 306 variants are manufactured in England; the Poms have yet to build an A-class quality car, Jaguars and Range Rovers included. Delaminating dashboards and temperamental power window switches, among other problems, have given some 306 owners grief, while in 1995 the 306 was sent to the sin-bin after French nuclear tests in the Pacific."

Taken from SMH article Feb '99
 
I believe all GTi6's and most N5 cars were built in France, hence their better build quality. As an owner of both, I can attest to that.

Derek.
 
I think you might be right :)

The two 306 drivers that responded with their VIN details did have a 2 in the relevant section of the VIN which seems to indicate a French plant (it's either Mulhouse or Sochaux).
 
OK

Here's my VIN. I'm clueless as to how to decypher it. I think it might be..

VF3 - pug
7C - 3dr hatch
LFZ - 1.8l
2 - manual
3 - made in uk
0xxxxxx - serial

is that right?
 
Ok, here is my 206 GTi (build 4/2000) VIN to add to the pot...

V - Europe
F - France
3 - Peugeot
2 - 206
C - Hatch
R - EW10J4 (2.0 16V engine)
F - Fuel Injection
R - Engine Series? Emission series?
E - Gearbox? It is a BE4 Manual (but that's the only one avail)
4 - ?
0 - build year?
last 6 digits are my serial number...

It's a 4/2000 model that was built in the UK at Ryton (I'm pretty sure).

You're right - this is interesting!
 
hey guys sorry to highjack this thread but i thought'd be somwhat appropriate. :D

neways, i remember reading an article stating that anyone in the market for a 306 should stay way clear of the '94 models... they had problems with engine internals and were prone to failure or something like that. have any of u heard anything similar? can someone dispell the myth?
 
Yes, there were instances of piston slap whip in the 1.8L 8 valve engines from 1994 due to a faulty gudgeon pin I think it was. The gudgeon pin joins the piston to the con rod (connecting rod). As it wears, obviously the piston can move side to side in ways it should not.

They were replaced under a recall (my old 306 had had it done) and were never a problem again.

Derek

Here's a picture:
<img src="http://www.bug-bits.freeserve.co.uk/bugbits/piston.gif" alt=" - " />
 
DeKa:
Yes, there were instances of piston slap
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Interesting. I bought my 306 XT new in 1995 (5/95 build) and it had the 8V 1.8 engine. I had it for 5 yrs. It was a trooper and never experienced any engine problems (apart from a plague of O2 sensors very early & under warranty). The piston thing must have been fixed by then I guess. The only recall it experienced was a wiring loom through the driver's door/front guard area from memory.

It was a great car - the only other problem I had with it was a drive shaft boot failure at 30k or so. Might be something to watch out for - if not detected early it can cause expensive noises from a CV joint.
 
Thanx for the excellent review. I have a 94 306s16. I feel pretty special now. I had no idea they're so rare. And there I was thinking (when I bought it) what a pretty colour (diablo red) and doesn't sound awefully nice? Of course I'm a lot better acquainted with its other features (such as the fact I can beat almost every other car on the road). Still learning tho. I'm looking forward to helping her realise her true potential...!
 
Just to add another Vin...VF37CLFYE3261xxxx build 11/98
This is from my N5 306 style (3door)
Alhough my car has confusing specs..It is definatly a 1.8 16v with 5 speed manual, thats easy to pick!
Gear knob is fake leather with metal top and metal steering wheel logo
Mettallic dash inserts (Meant to be only on post 99 cars?)
Interior colouring seems unique. the seats and door trim are a denim like blue material, with no pattern (it looks quite nice!)
The front seats have no lumbar adjustment :( (meant to be on all models)
Rear boot logo is the larger type, no keylock (Post 99?)
Infra Red remote
Smooth type rear wiper, again meant to be post '99
the bumpers are not the GTi6 style, the rear has the hidden exhaust
No crystal headlights (h7 bulbs) but is all clear poly. and clear indicator (H4's)
The car also had a recall to fix a leaking fuel delivery line (when cold it poured premium all over the cam covers!)
Hope this helps
 
306 info

Hi, Macquered

Just to add to the confusion, there was a sort of interim model from December 1996 (10/96 build date) until the new model with the new bonnet, lights, etc. later that year. They had the 16v 1.8 (except autos) and the XTs can be recognised by the body coloured mirrors and rear head restraints, the XRs gained an auto.

My information is that the Aus 306 was made in France, except the S16, GTi and GTi 6 which were made in England; and all 206s are Poms.

A couple of VINs for the curious:
VF31 5BDF 2086 7077 8 - 10/89 (build) 405
VF37 ALFZ 4313 1974 4 - 10/96 (BUILD) 306xt (Auto)

Any help?[ :pugplak: FONT=Times New Roman]
 
Vin Plate info and model info from the uk

:peugeot: Hi to everyone!
Regarding the 306 rallye,Peugeot only made 800 world wide as far as I know,we owned model 456.
The are stripped out 306 GTI6 models weighing about 89kgs less no sunroof,electric windows,aviable in cherry (met)black and alpine white,some models came with a/c and electric windows as an opitional extra at a price!
Made for approx 21/2 yrs I am sure that the wre all made in coventry the same as the S16.
If I can rember correctly if your car has a C in the VIN# your car was built in the U.K.
I my be wrong as I have been :adrink:,but as a general rule the French built cars are not built as well or painted as well as U.K cars are (Hard to believe!!) :confused:
The Rallye looks nothing like an basic model Pug!
 
paulg309 said:
:peugeot: Hi to everyone!
Regarding the 306 rallye,Peugeot only made 800 world wide as far as I know,we owned model 456.
The are stripped out 306 GTI6 models weighing about 89kgs less no sunroof,electric windows,aviable in cherry (met)black and alpine white,some models came with a/c and electric windows as an opitional extra at a price!
Made for approx 21/2 yrs I am sure that the wre all made in coventry the same as the S16.
If I can rember correctly if your car has a C in the VIN# your car was built in the U.K.
I my be wrong as I have been :adrink:,but as a general rule the French built cars are not built as well or painted as well as U.K cars are (Hard to believe!!) :confused:
The Rallye looks nothing like an basic model Pug!
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Yep. UK Rallye is GTI6 minus aircon, power windows, front fogs. I think that there were about 5,000 GTI6s made. UK cars are called the GTI6. I was told that they European left hand drive ones continued to be called the S16 despite the change in engine (don't know the codes off hand). Aus was the same as the UK where the S16 had 155 HP and then changed to the GTI6 with 167HP (XU104JS).

I should also say that I have the Pug parts CD if somebody wants a copy.
 
Paulg309: As discussed above, the Rallye that we got in Australia bears no relation to the awesome one that you guys get. They are completely different in concept.

Lightning said:
......and then changed to the GTI6 with 167HP (XU104JS).
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That'd be the XU10J4RS yeah?


Juke said:
Just to add to the confusion, there was a sort of interim model from December 1996 (10/96 build date) until the new model with the new bonnet, lights, etc. later that year. They had the 16v 1.8 (except autos) and the XTs can be recognised by the body coloured mirrors and rear head restraints, the XRs gained an auto
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Interesting! Didn't know that. Just adds more to the confusion ;) Have you got one of these? Or where did you see one?
 
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