The car "Peugeot-308": owner reviews, specifications and features

There are many high-quality European machines. But for some reason don't like "French". There is a legend that they are unreliable and difficult to repair. Some confirm this myth, and others strongly refute. Whether so it actually? Consider the example of the car «Peugeot 308”. Owner reviews, disadvantages – further in our article.

Description

“Peugeot 308” is a small car from PSA. For the first time this model appeared in 2007. Serial production of “Peugeot 308” continues to this day. The car became the successor to the already outdated model 307.

Appearance

At the moment the machine is available in the same appearance as shown in the photo below.

The car's Design is quite attractive. Can't argue with that. The car looks no less bright than its German and Italian competitors. Front – swift optics, a wide chrome grille and a streamlined bumper. In the car a very slanted windshield. This contributes to a better aerodynamic resistance. The roof is not flat, but is made in the form of drops. The body has a pronounced lateral line. The wheel arches are large, but not muscular. In General, the design of ‘Peugeot 308" executed successfully. The machine catches the views of many. By the way, she prescribe some similarity with the ‘Opel Insignia”. The car has the same rapid and dynamic silhouette.

The body

According to owner reviews, “Peugeot 308” has a low-quality paint. After 100 thousand kilometers on the auto appear the first serious chips. All anything, but during the winter the chips begin to rust. All this greatly spoils the appearance. Although the perforations have not yet reached. Also the body is denied the door switch.

Burn out the lamp size and beam. In the sun, some owners jarred on the front fenders (they are, incidentally, made of plastic). Poorly organized drainage system – in the rain begins to fill the control unit with power Windows. Because of this, periodically would not open the side Windows in the car.

Interior

Inside the car looks no less attractive. Immediately catches the eye futuristic steering wheel and the unusual location of the instrument panel. The latter is a little higher than usual. But information content is not affected in any way.

To Read the data from the panel very convenient. The steering wheel itself rather plump, compact, with a nice grip. The center console contains a large multimedia screen and a couple of powerful deflectors. At the bottom – a wide range with control buttons for radio and heater. They are at a convenient distance. The seats have a combined upholstery. It's Alcantara and leather with nice stitching. The quality of materials – at a decent level and is not worse than the "Opel". The basic version of the present climate control. There are complaints about the visibility – too wide a-pillars on the “Peugeot 308”. Reviews also say that the car has not the best sound insulation.

Specifications

This car had different engine types. In the line of petrol worth noting:

• Four-Cylinder engine of 1.4 liters. It has a capacity of 95 horsepower.
• Atmospheric 1.6-liter engine with the same layout of the cylinder block. The power is 120 horsepower.
• Turbo engine of 1.6 liters. There are only three with different capacity. She is from 140 to 175 horsepower depending on the configuration of the system pressurization. Note that after the 2011 flagship motor began to develop instead of the 175's 200 horsepower.

Among diesel – two 1.6-liter unit 90 and 109 horsepower and one two-liter. The latter has an output of 136 horsepower. Without exception, “solid” units equipped with a turbocharger. But officially, these version in Russia is not supplied.

Problem

As the statistics shows, the most popular on the Russian market – 1.6-liter atmospheric unit 120 forces. What they say about “Peugeot 308" (1.6 petrol) reviews? The weak link is the timing mechanism. He chain, and has the ability to stretch. Also among the trouble it is worth noting the rapid failure of the pump. The resource is typically 50 thousand kilometers. Can also cause problems and the thermostat, which machine is not able to properly warm up. But as noted by reviews, reviews,«Peugeot 308” after restyling does not have these problems. For models under 2011. By the way, this power Agregat was developed jointly with BMW.

Also note that all atmospheric engines «Peugeot» 308-th model fasteners sprockets timing was carried out without fixing any locking devices. This applies to engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters. Than it threatens? The owners say that with a slight turning of the stars phase will certainly shifted. In rare cases, even a bent valve. But it happened only after the removal of the drive mechanism into three or more prongs. Even the owners broke the clutch system of valve timing on the intake. It was because of a control valve.

On the positive side it is worth noting that these problems were recognized dealer warranty and changed the nodes for free.

Now let's talk about turbocharged engines. They, too, are not without problems. So, the main “disease” is increased oil consumption. also, they periodically “fail” the starter relay and burned the winding of the generator, causing the car would not start and was not holding a charge in the first and second case, respectively. The next problem – breakdown of the ignition coil and malfunctions of electronic sensors. But in the earliest models quickly become dirty inlet channels. This did normal air and the engine significantly lost traction.

It is Worth noting that in 2011, the French have reviewed the design of power units and improved:

• Cooling System (replaced the housing of the pump with the plastic on metal).
• Injection System.
• Gas Distribution mechanism (has been reinforced chain).

The Resource units, according to the manufacturer – 300 thousand kilometers. But these motors are long gone, you need to pour quality synthetic oil and not to refuel at a questionable gas station (especially diesel "Wads").

Drivetrain

The Machine is supplied with a French automatic transmission for four-stage “AL-4”. What the reviews say about “Peugeot 308” on the machine? Owners say that the transmission is unreliable. Resource her, as practice shows, does not exceed 150-200 thousand kilometers. The box itself is considered to be maintenance-free. However, experts say that to prolong its service life need to change oil every 50 thousand kilometers. What else is talking about “Peugeot 308” on the machine owner reviews?

The Transmission does not like overheating, towing, aggressive driving and launches “cold”. In winter, the box should be warm, alternately switching modes every five seconds. As noted by reviews, “Peugeot 308” with automatic transmission is expensive to maintain. At risk was a guide­ro­transformer and hydraulic unit. The repair cost is 50 to 65 thousand rubles. Also in the box may be damaged the control unit. Separately it can be bought for 18 thousand rubles. transmission «AL-4" much afraid of dirt and water. The slightest moisture contributes to various disturbances in the box.

Conclusion

So, we have considered feedback on “Peugeot 308” and typical problems cars. As you can see, the car really has a lot of pitfalls. To have less of a headache, “French” you should buy new and get rid of it while it is still under warranty. In other cases, it will be expensive and difficult car to maintain.