The assortment of used cars in Russia is simply huge. You can find a car for every taste and budget. But still, many prefer to take practical cars. And far from the last quality is reliability. Contrary to all myths, some prefer French cars. They are inexpensive and well-equipped. But what are their disadvantages? Consider the example of Peugeot 307. Owner reviews and features of car operation - further in our article.
Description
The Peugeot 307 is a front-wheel drive French car mass-produced by the Peugeot Citroen concern from 2001 to 2011. The car was produced in different body styles. It:
- Three-door four-seater hatchback.
- Five-door five-seat hatchback.
- Five-seater station wagon.
- Two-door convertible.
- Four-door sedan.
In 2002, this model received the title of "European Car of the Year." The model is quite popular in Western Europe. In Russia, it is often found in a sedan and station wagon.
Body
According to reviews, Peugeot 307 has good corrosion resistance. So, for 10 years of operation, the owners did not tint the car. The exception is only the area behind the license plate frame on the trunk lid. A bald spot appears here, but there are no foci of corrosion even on bare metal.
Power part
This car is mainly equipped with diesel engines. What do the owners say about the Peugeot 307 HDI in reviews? This motor is powerful enough, but very picky about the quality of our fuel. Among the shortcomings is the lack of a fine fuel filter, which is so necessary in our conditions. You also need to monitor the oil level. There is an electronic sensor, but it often lies.
According to reviews, a Peugeot 307 with a diesel engine may require repair of the injection pump. Owners are faced with a phenomenon such as a pump leak. The cost of repair, taking into account the removal and installation of an element, is about two hundred dollars. Fuel injectors can make themselves felt at a distance of 100 thousand kilometers. Due to low-quality fuel, they need to be cleaned. Also, owners are faced with the inoperability of the low pressure pump, which is located in the fuel tank. It needs to be changed, since wear products go directly to the high pressure fuel pump. If this is not done, you may encounter a clogging of the fuel pipes and a failure of the high pressure fuel pump valve. The latter is not repairable and is changing entirely.
Over time, owners may encounter a malfunction in the starter bushing. As a result, the car starts up hard (especially in winter). The freewheel of the alternator pulley also wears out. At idle, it will vibrate. A new pulley assembly costs about $ 110.
Service
According to reviews, Peugeot 307 1.6 and 2.0 require an oil change every 10 thousand kilometers. In Russian conditions, it is necessary to follow precisely this regulation, and not the on-board computer commands. The latter, by the way, is programmed to replace once every 20 thousand kilometers. This is too long an interval. As for the oil itself, it should have a viscosity of 10w40. You can use any brand, the main thing is not to buy a fake. Changing the oil with a filter will cost the owner $ 65.
In addition, the machine needs to be replaced with coolant. You can use antifreeze group G12. Replacement regulations - every 5 years or every 150 thousand kilometers.
Another point is the timing mechanism. It is a belt driven drive with rollers. According to reviews, on the Peugeot 307 the belt needs to be changed every 70 thousand kilometers. The price of the operation is $ 150. In this case, adjust the thermal clearances on the valves. At a mileage of 80 thousand kilometers, owners of French cars are faced with the departure of the damper clutch on the pulley. A new item costs about two hundred dollars. Some find parts for disassembly, but their remaining life is unknown.
Electronics
This is perhaps the main problem of all French cars. The Peugeot 307 station wagon was no exception. Reviews say that any operations with electronics should be done in the service. This also applies to the installation of alarms. Do not route wiring from the engine shield through the left process hole. If it is opened, moisture enters the switching unit.
There are malfunctions with the steering column switch block. According to reviews, on the Peugeot 307 when the “steering wheel” returns to its original position, the turn signals on the other hand light up. Unfortunately, this unit is not being repaired. It changes entirely to a new one.
The next problem is a break in the wiring, which connects the airbag to the driver. At the same time, a characteristic lamp lights up (in the jargon “pregnant man”). This wiring is also not being repaired. It is replaced with a switch block.
Chassis
The suspension on the “Frenchman” is completely independent. Among the positive points, the owners note a high smoothness. The car is perfectly controlled at speed and swallows pits. During operation, the owner may encounter the replacement of front and rear shock absorbers. By the way, the most reliable element in the suspension of a French car is ball bearings. They nursed more than one hundred thousand kilometers.
The weakest element in the chassis was the stabilizer bar. They serve about 30 thousand kilometers. On average, they have to be changed once a year. The same applies to the thrust bearings of the front struts (the front suspension is built according to the MacPherson type). When worn, they begin to produce a characteristic crunch. At a range of 120 thousand kilometers, the owners had to replace the front brake discs. By the way, the rear brake discs are assembled with a hub. But they are relatively cheap - $ 80 per pair. In addition, you have to change the steering tips. Their resource is about 100 thousand kilometers.
To summarize
So, we found out what the French car Peugeot 307 receives reviews. In general, this car has standard disadvantages inherent in all European cars. Among the advantages, the owners note:
- Build quality.
- Nice design.
- Ergonomic interior.
- Comfortable suspension.
Peugeot 307 can be a great car for the family. You can ride it both in the city and go on trips. This is a practical and versatile car that does not require much attention.