Peugeot 306 Hatchback 2.0 HDi Meridian (90bhp) 5d (AC) (00)

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Hi all i am a newbie, James from sunny Cornwall.

I am thinking of selling my 306 Hdi, not sure what to get, Would like to stay with Diesel, maybe a 206 ? price range up to 1,500. Any ideas ?

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Welcome. :)

206 HDi seems logical choice. Some 1.8 units (DW8 based) around up to about 2000 or so, sluggish though unfortunately. Older engine design so less electronics but it lost a bit of power compared to the earlier (not fitted in 206) XUD based unit.

Plenty of 2.0 Hdi units around. Bit tight for space compared to a 306 HDi (oil filter is close to rad etc) but otherwise OK. Bit "heavy" in a 206 but plenty around in other vehicles for easy cheap parts if needed.

1.6 HDi and 16v 1.4 HDi probably not at your price range yet in a 206, relatively complicated units compared to the 8v 1.4 and the 2.0.


Also consider C2/C3 if you can find one in your price range. C3 maybe possible. Personally I'd probably not have a 307 but that's just me.

1.4 HDi OK, (8v) although quite tightly packed into the engine bay ( ! ) not as common as 2.0 so less around for spares.
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Depends how new you want to go. The best engine is without doubt the 2.0 8 valve Hdi but they were only used until about 04. I think the 406 is the best car of the lot if its not to big.

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I agree with Peter,406`s are great cars but are getting old? If you can find a 03/04 low mileage example you will have a car for life.
The 306 is just as good,solid,comfy and reliable,you may miss it? I`ve had many customers who have changed their 306 for a 206 or a 307 and have regretted it.
Peugeot do not make cars like the 306 & 406 any longer.
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Post by Gibbo_Wirral »

I've done exactly that, which is why the last half dozen of my cars have been the 306 and the 307!

I have a 306 but then the high road tax and lack of front armrests and a bit of "newer car envy" and MOT failure worry makes me go for a 307. Then I miss the low down comfortable drive of the 306.

The only solution is to have both, which is why I'm looking for a good 306 to go with the 307. :)
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The tax on March 01 onward 406s is £140.00

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