2002 peugeot 307 1.4 hdi 5dr LX

[seanny]

Would £1400 be a reasonable price for one that has about 75k miles and also is it likely to need a timing belt very soon? Thanks

[seanny]

Anybody got any input on this?

[boz1]

Seems on the pricey side, although by reputation maybe another 20k miles makes a big difference to a Peugeot?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

The servicing question is rather easy. Using the below, if the cambelt hasn't been done, it needs doing, factor that into negotiations as I would assume you'd be looking at 1/3 of the value of the car or more to have it done.
http://www.peugeot-repairs.co.uk/peugeotservices.h...

[boz1]

Actually the cambelt probably wouldn't cost quite that much, just ring a nearby Peugeot independent and ask what they would charge. It will be £200+ at least I expect.

[seanny]

The example you gave was a petrol BTW

It is a neighbour of my uncles and he is a mechanic and has serviced this car regularly and he said it is a very good clean car. Although he thinks it could be in need of a timing belt, but locally it will cost £100-150 i believe.

Thanks for the help

[seanny]

Just checked the NI Autotrader and there are quite a few up for a little less than what i may have to pay. Sadly the man who offered it to us isnt the owner and it is actually his wife and she isnt so willing to let it go for less

[TheTurbonator]

I wouldn't recommend one to be honest. I had a 2004 1.4 petrol and it was nothing but endless problems. It was never anything major and was only small niggling problems but everytime I got something fixed, something else would then go wrong a week later. In the end I just lost my patience with it and traded it in.

All the 307 Diesels have DPFs so make sure you find out whether it has been used regularly for short trips or not, I suspect it has with such a low mileage for a 2002 car. They detest short journeys, as the DPF gets clogged up and never gets a chance to do a Regen and clean itself on a long run. Having to replace it could effectively write the car of at this age. Also they have an additive tank which adds a small amount of solution to the tank everytime you refill for emissions reasons. I cannot remember the exact mileage this has to be refilled but it will say in the service booklet and it's worth checking as it's not as cheap as you think it would be to refill.

The price seems too steep in my opinion too. I'd be looking at paying £1000-£1200 for it and nothing more. If she won't budge on the price it may be a lucky escape, as I'd recommend a Focus over a 307 any day. Had one in the family for 6 years and in all that time the only thing it needed was a new alternator belt. Plus it was a much better car to drive and just a much better car overall.

Edited by TheTurbonator on Tuesday 28th August 03:58

[tbc]

my father had two 307sw in a year

first one had about 35k on the clock at 3 years old and had new battery, fuel sensor fault, boot mechanism fault, central locking fault, wheel bearings worn, suspension issue, electrical issues almost every week

second one was 50k miles and 2 years old had catalytic fault, fuel filter fault,

my advice

steer well clear of any french car

they are st

[seanny]

Thanks for the word of warning. However so far it has been a very good car according to my uncle who services it for them, but i guess everything could begin to go wrong if i buy it

[seanny]

Also in response to what you said about the DPF... I will be making regular motorway journeys (at 45mph due to restricted 'R' plates) so will this problem not be too big while i'm doing about 100 miles each day for 3/4 days a week, Thanks.

[FoundOnRoadside]

seanny said:

I will be making regular motorway journeys (at 45mph due to restricted 'R' plates) so will this problem not be too big while i'm doing about 100 miles each day for 3/4 days a week, Thanks.

45mph, yeah right. You'll get fed up with that after a week, and just get on with it the way everyone else does on R-plates. At 45mph you're a liability on the motorway, seriously. Truck will be passing you, causing all manner of havoc. Don't do it.

If you're going to stick to the retarded limit, use the A-roads, keep off the motorway, it's bad enough without another R-plater wombling along.

Oh, and your uncle is talking bks, the 307 is without doubt the worst pile of ste on the road. The 1.4HDI is feeble in a 207, it'll be beyond ste in a 307.

[seanny]

FoundOnRoadside said:

45mph, yeah right. You'll get fed up with that after a week, and just get on with it the way everyone else does on R-plates. At 45mph you're a liability on the motorway, seriously. Truck will be passing you, causing all manner of havoc. Don't do it.

If you're going to stick to the retarded limit, use the A-roads, keep off the motorway, it's bad enough without another R-plater wombling along.

I can't help it if it is the law

Perhaps a little faster as long as i'm slower than the other cars, but would the police not be likely to pull me up for speeding? :/

[FoundOnRoadside]

Police realise it's a retarded law too, so as long as you're not doing 75 you'll be fine. Stick to the 56mph limit of the trucks, so you're not having them pass you, then you're laughing.

[seanny]

FoundOnRoadside said:

Police realise it's a retarded law too, so as long as you're not doing 75 you'll be fine. Stick to the 56mph limit of the trucks, so you're not having them pass you, then you're laughing.

Yeah i was thinking that is best to avoid them having to pass and cause any accidents.