Comments on: 2008 Peugeot 308 Review

By: Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:07:33 +0000

I have one, its nice to drive and to look at. But the build quality isnt quite there just yet. It kind of feels like an old car already and its only got 13000kms on it. Rattles even on smooth road and some bits have come loose – i hate to know what it will be like at 100000kms! I guess you have to expect bad quality when it comes to french cars

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:38:37 +0000

Hi garth,
the bumpy ride is in comparison to my old car (Magna TJ) which would soak up the small bumps so you don’t even notice them. In the 2.0L HDi Peugeot the suspension feels a lot harder/stiffer and you do notice every small bump in the road, things that are loose in the boot rattle when you go over small bumps and the car bounces a bit. The car has 16″ alloys (stock standard). I haven’t had any problems with the car and absolutely love the torque of the diesel engine (makes up for the loss of the V6 magna). I tried several cars before narrowing it down to a 308 or a TDi VW. The 308 won on styling, good highway performance and to my ear the diesel engine sounded a lot quieter inside the 308 than the VW did. Yes I would buy another 308, but would probably opt for the XTE if I could afford it to get the stereo with a hard drive.

By: Garth

Garth — Mon, 11 May 2009 10:10:30 +0000

Hi Mark,
I read your Blog and have a couple of questions you talk about the “very bumpy ride” can you explain, is it because of the tyres or suspension? Is the 308 you bought the 2.0 LT HDI with automatic transmission? Have you had any problems what do you think of the car overall? I look forward to your response.

By: Garth

Garth — Mon, 11 May 2009 10:01:42 +0000

Hi All,
I am researching the Peugeot 308 range of diesel cars intending to buy one before the end of the financial year. So you could say that I am very interested to know if the current 308 range has inherited the same problems / issues as the 307 & 206 models had. Any help would be greatly appreciated. “Real engines don’t have spark plugs”

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:37:40 +0000

I bought one of these HDi turbos and love everything about it except for the lack of a USB input to the stereo (no excuse for this in 2009) and the very bumpy ride (feel every small bump on the road).

By: Massimo B

Massimo B — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:01:23 +0000

Hello! Seems long time this review has gone asleep!!! Well it is time to wake up, waiting for the 308cc DD
Anyway, I’m just writing from europe, and found this review very honest and very little to argue
I bought the 110kW 1.6l twin scroll turbo petrol last october, just to say this engine is made after PSA and BMW collaboration, whell the engine is the same available on BMW’s Mini Cooper S!!!
I still amazed how cheaper european cars are down under! Mine costed about 40,000 AUD… you guys shouldn argue on pricy european cars, just love your dealer’s special prices!!! Also love your tyres coming as sporty as 225/40, in europe come with 225/45. They are use to change tyres brand.. PZero at first release, than Continental SportContact3, now it seeems to be solde wearing GoodYear tyres!!!
Yes the gearbox is sometimes stubborn, need some hard kicks to quick change between the 2nd and 3rd… consumption has to be agreed is about 8-9 l/100, hardly less. Someone said about the black bumper in front.. well, have you noticed that bumper has disappeared in almost all new cars? I have to say i’m happy with and works well to protect from hard touches
Bye guys…

By: Robey

Robey — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:29:21 +0000

Hi all,
We have just ordered the XTE diesel in Babylon red & I cannot wait for its arrival, mid November!
I own a V6 406 & many other Pugs & have had little or no problems with all of them.English built Peugeots had electronic problems but then again what English car hasn’t ?
They are built for Oz conditions, better than the local stuff I believe.
Greg

By: Glen

Glen — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:19:21 +0000

The 308 2L HDi has nearly the same torque as a Commodore (320Nm vs 330Nm) and uses about half as much fuel (5.5L/100km vs 10.8L/100km). The 308 can tow 1700kg braked but unfortunately the max tow ball down weight is only 68kg. Peugeot needs to increase their ball weights.

By: mark

mark — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:12:13 +0000

josh.s email regarding waiting for a 308 xse turbo petrol is right I have been waiting for my new 308 5 months and still have not got it but i can’t wait.

By: Quiet1

Quiet1 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:08:14 +0000

Thanks Jimmy…