Comments on: 2008 Peugeot 308 first steer

By: chris

chris — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:13:41 +0000

Hi guys

SO im thinking bout the XTE petrol version..
BUT only hesitation is due to lots of complaints on the net for previous peugeot models!.. dealer says they have done 2million kms in testing to ensure no probs with this model but really.. what else is the dealer going to say….
so does any1 have any advice? worth the risk? or should i wait a couple months n check the net for probs..????
also.. anybody who has a sat nav system knows they stuff up quite quickly… is it worth paying 3500 for the sat nav system? thanks… :)

By: Darcy Maddock

Darcy Maddock — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:43:26 +0000

Can anyone tell me if it will be possible to remove the silly glass roof on the 308 Touring. I have a friend who was in an accident in a vehicle with a large glass panel and glass splinters and powdered glass was everywhere. In their eyes nose and lungs and they still do not know what the after effects might be. I have a 307 Touring and I had intended to trade in on the 2 litre diesel 308 Touring. A friend in the panel business reckons it would be easy to use the glass to make a mould to manufacture glass fibre panels to fit in place of the glass. Is it bonded like a windscreen? Reckon there will be afew insurance claims with Oz hailstones as well. Probably don’t get decent hail in France.

By: Mido

Mido — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:46:13 +0000

Hi all, I just saw Peugeot 308 1.6 Petrol Engine 140 bhp
It looks and feels great. However reading reviews on the web made me hesitate whether to purchase it or not. The top of the range is cool, it has been used as demo car when launched recently here, cost is nearly 23,000 USD. Total mileage 2000 km
What do you think? I need your advice ASAP.

By: steve

steve — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:11:28 +0000

Hi annetta

one piece of advice avoid any subaru product, i am just about to get rid of a 05 impreza rs, its noisy has had 2 gear boxes and full set of brakes anew drivers seat, i know a lot of un happy subaru customers, look up comments under r32, hope this helps a bit, i would go with a european car, cheers

By: Steve C

Steve C — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:11:33 +0000

I also really like this car. When I took the 4 sp auto petrol for a test drive i found that it was lacking in power a fair bit. I really hope they adress this soon, as it either needs more power or a 6 sp auto. Apparently the manual is quite ok though. I drove a Golf GTI today to compare, and I still think I prefer the 308. Obviously the golf goes faster, but the 308 is great to look at and very well equipped.

By: Annetta

Annetta — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:45:59 +0000

Hello All
Hoping to get some good ideas here and although i love the look of the 308 it sadly is out of my price range. So if you were me with basically $27K including onroad costs to spend on car what would you suggest. I had been thinking of the Pug 307 XSE. I have read comments & review on this car in previous post but I say I like the look of it but it and its boot space but wonder if an adult will fit okay in the back? I have also located on with leather interior and low KM of 10.000 for 27 on road? so what do you think?

The other car I had been considering was a Subaru Impreza wagon 2005 base model for about $18K or a liberty sedan 2007 base model with 50 km for around 23K or maybe spending a bit more for the next range up in liberty. Have driven a friends impreza like the all wheel handling but not sure how this compares to the 307 handling?

So what would you all suggest would like something for next 5 years with serving costs another factor? Other option I guess is focus or mazda 6
thanks

By: Ray kelly

Ray kelly — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:03:24 +0000

Guess I’m the odd one out. I think it looks dreadful. The bonnet looks like it’s melting into the grille. There’s a thumping great black lump of vinyl as a ‘bumper bar’. The windscreen is at such a shallow angle, it makes the car look like someone sat on & squashed it. The grille makes it look like a snow-plough with a jutting ‘jaw line’. Then there’s the under done engines. You’d think that after spending tens of millions of $ on rallying (& winning many), that Mr Pug would build some REAL performance models like the VW Golf & Polo GTIs & R32. Renault do with their Clio & Megane.

By: steve

steve — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:23:03 +0000

for 48k why would you not look at a golf gti a bit bigger car more power and a german machine, i think i will pay the extra and buy a vw r32 5 door, not sure if i will go wiyh the dsg. happy driving all

By: GayReview

GayReview — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:32:18 +0000

Being a Syd Gen Y gay boy, I love my hatches, but only the rare and sporty variety. I have ordered the black with beige leather XTE HDi with all options, bar the 18in wheels. 48k driveaway. What a steal? And I scored corporate benefits, 3 yr servicing, mats and tint. I was considering the Land Rover Freelander2, but this car is more tech savvy and a more realistic city car. I turn over my cars every 12 months, but maybe this one will see me out for 24 months? I currently have a 147 ti, 2006, red with black leather, 29,000kms, any takers for 30k? 12 month rego/warranty remaining. Can’t wait to take delivery of this car and yes, it only takes 2 weeks! I am considering a xenon conversion as these aren’t offered at all… Otherwise, a complete package that should see a few boys on the backseat…

By: rud80y

rud80y — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:41:23 +0000

I totally agree! I’m going for the XSE with the optional glass roof! nice little car!

By: benzanation

benzanation — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:17:41 +0000

Drove both the DSL and 1.6 petrol turbo yesterday. The dsl was smooth as silk and the 1.6 petrol even better!

Well done Peugeot.

Get out there and drive one. I ordered the 308XTE 1.6 Turbo. Great Success!!! Very Nice!!!

By: realcars

realcars — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:00:09 +0000

Heard some horror stories in the past re the quality of Australian diesel and damage caused.

Is this still an issue domestically as I am considering a diesel for my next work mule?

By: golfschwein

golfschwein — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:23:17 +0000

Or, maybe one of these in that metallic green would turn heads. Hmm. Very, very few cars do turn heads, when you think about it.

By: golfschwein

golfschwein — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:28:08 +0000

ha ha, you’re right, Phillip. My silver Golf turns no heads. I didn’t buy it for head-turning, I bought it because it’s a damned good car.

In a parallel world, my Morpheous-hued Sportwagon would turn heads!

By: benzanation

benzanation — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:28:05 +0000

Phillip, I think I agree with you………

By: Phillip

Phillip — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:23:44 +0000

I think this model will sell less than the Golf but will still put a dent in Golf’s sales. In my opinion, there are too many Golfs on the road these days – they are as likely to turn heads as a Camry.

By: o

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:08:44 +0000

yes there is a 308 wagon called the sw it was revealed as a concept a frankfurt it looks so much better than current model 307 wagon as if a bit of thought went into it

By: golfschwein

golfschwein — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:27:35 +0000

I think the design plays on extremes, Matthew. From some angles, I think you’re right. I still like it and am interested in seeing what it’s like in the flesh. An American designers’ site, http://www.carbodydesign.com has some great pics of the 308 and almost anything else that’s hit the news in the last year. It’s not a review site, its focus is on design and dishy wallpaper-size pics.

By: David

David — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:24:11 +0000

Mathew,
308 HDI 2 LITRE TOURING SHOULD ARRIVE LATE 2008.

By: benzanation

benzanation — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:27:25 +0000

Also in the back of my mind is the BMW120d, although its substantially more expensive. Does anybody have a friend who works for BMW and wants to give the world’s greatest discount???

I think the Golf and 308 both present great value for money.