10 Reasons to own a: PEUGEOT 306

[@Jordanskiy]

Peugeot 306s are extremely underrated cars. I remember when I bought my Phase 1 306 1.4 for not very much money, various people asked me "why did you buy that instead of a Golf or Civic?", citing the usual tropes about French reliability and it being 20+ years old. 2.5 years later, the little car still hasn't missed a beat, the only issues I've had with it were replacing the cooling fan (broken when I bought it), the battery, and a couple of electrical issues that were easily sorted by cleaning a few contacts. Anyone who's sat in the car has commented how comfortable and spacious it is inside, and it's a hoot to drive even though it 'only' has the 1.4 TU engine. Would buy another 306 (or either of its Citroen cousins, the ZX and Xsara) in a heartbeat, though next time it will probably be a D-Turbo, HDI, or one of the sportier petrol models.

[@PiggyPower]

Nice to hear your little story .. I'd stand by all you've experienced! Thanks for watching 👍🐷💪

[@pierredubois5851]

I have the exact same car, phase 1, 1.4 petrol engine, from 1995. Style edition. The cooling fan sensor died, otherwise it has never let me down. It was my first car, got it when I was 18 and now I'm 25 and I still drive it everyday.

[@PiggyPower]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching and replying ☺️👌🐷💪

[@garethjones8047]

You would pay 2k plus for an original dturbo now.

[@hottyrespovs6790]

I'd advise 2.0 xsi 136hp phase 3

[@oxstorm644]

glad you mentioned camber and combustion - they're insane! one of the main reasons i went and bought a 306 gti 6 and i dont regret it at all

[@PiggyPower]

Ikr. I was so tempted last year...but the prices are just, well, silly.

[@mjozic3785]

@@PiggyPower how much are they in the uk?

[@dogblessamerica]

Always wanted one of these, they're handsome cars nothing outlandish just smartly designed and purposeful looking, timeless

[@PiggyPower]

Yup! 👍

[@greg882]

Love my 306! I've grown quite fond of it.. its a W reg Hdi 90 I've had remapped to 120bhp and its great fun. Got almost 700 miles to a tank once! Passed its last 2 MOT's without a hitch and its almost 21yrs old. Had only 50k miles when I bought it 👌🏻

[@PiggyPower]

Niiiiice! Sounds like the perfect daily!

[@h.g.115]

I own a 21,5 year old 306, petrol, 2.0 ltrs., 16V, 132hrps, diablo red with 244'500. Still a great car and nearly no rust😊

[@PiggyPower]

Niiiice! 👌🐷

[@joannabiddiss1583]

I have a Peugeot 306 Meridian year 2000 and have always loved it especially the Moonstone blue colour. I love the half leather seats, the alloy wheels, the 1.6 engine that can still zoom past newer cars on fast roads. My Brother also says it looks cool still even though it’s 23 years old which I agree with. 🚙💙

[@PiggyPower]

100000% 👌🐷

[@daleboyd8010]

Absolutely love my ph1 XNd. Yes it's dead slow but I still adore it

[@PiggyPower]

Indeed. That thing will never die! 👌🐷💪

[@danielroberts6637]

Regret getting rid of mine, great old smoker, run all day on a whiff of diesel (or used veg oil). Never missed a beat in the 5 years I had it.

[@robertbruce6750]

I owned a new 306 in France in the 1990s and loved it. Great car!

[@PiggyPower]

That's awesome! What model? And colour? How long did you have it?

[@jojok8849]

Totally agree! I loved my 306, still sad that my mum crashed it and it had to be scrapped 😢 the engine was perfect. It was great fun. It had seen some adventures too! It drove around a festival (randomly gave Kevin Bridges a lift round the site), a film set, went in a car lift, helped me and friends move house a couple of times (amazing how much I got in there!) and put the BMW drivers to shame in the snow 😂 I'd love to buy one again as a classic if I get the spare cash.

[@PiggyPower]

Do it!!! Still find some bargains now that aren't ruined 👍🐷

[@mariusboc]

You are spot on, sir. I truly enjoy my 306, i drive one of the self parking cars daily and on weekend i like to drive my 1.4 phase 1 2-door. It’s quite special, simple, economic, never breaks down. Most of all I love the handling and no worries while driving. I mean if it breaks i can fix it fast and cheap. However, so far it never broke down.

[@PiggyPower]

What a great "car"... An actual car. One that's easy to drive, simple to fix and no fuss. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🐷💪

[@mariusboc]

@@PiggyPower i bought it for my parents for about 500 euros, but i fell for it, so i think I'll never sell it. Initially I bought it for the rust protection as I absolutely hate rust, and the car has never failed me.

[@PiggyPower]

Just watch out for the rear left inner quarter... I mention this in next Friday video!

[@flori5548]

Thanks to you I bought a 2000 Ph3 1.8l 16V XS in silver with 112.000km. Fixed some of the common stuff like the radiator fan and LOVE it every day!

[@PiggyPower]

That's awesome! Where you from?

[@gemaskerdebeuker8511]

my first car was a 306 Xsi 2.0 8v from 95. Absolutely loved the thing. Should have never gotten rid of it.

[@PiggyPower]

Agreed. Go buy one again.

[@MikeTheVanFX]

I own a 2001 1.6 estate. After daily driving a renault master campervan, thousands of brand new vehicles (worked in automotive and transportation.) This car pleasantly surprised me. Had to sell the van out of necessity. This small little 98hp car is quite fun to drive. I loved driving my turbocharged s60 with a measly 210hp . But this car proved that a low powered vehicle can provide lots of fun. We had snow in the Netherlands. The little thing loves to powerslide and go sideways. It performed better in the parking lot than all the huge expensive bmw's, mercs and even a skyline. On the road it just loves to corner quickly and hard. Even on stock suspension. It's a fun car to drive and surprised me a lot. I'll probably keep it as a second car when I get the funds for a more powerful vehicle. Until then it will keep me smiling with it's timeless looks and fun driving character.

[@PiggyPower]

Yup.... Still surprises people 20yrs later! Has style, character, practicality and fun all in one! Lovely to hear from non UK comments... Don't forget to become a non UK subscriber too! 😜👍🐷💪

[@sly86480]

I've got a 306ST, the one in 'three volume' (i'm a frenchy) and the spoiler. 25years without problems! No rust! She look amazing in original dark gray like the new colors of 2019! Got a XUD9 inside and I just remaked my Lucas fuel pump. Inside she was perfect. No electronic. For me it's perfect on how it's like a coffee grinder that you can love each day for the rest of your life!

[@PiggyPower]

I've never seen a 306 ST, we didn't get many sedans over here in the UK! I thought the ST was a 2.0 petrol sedan though? Did you engine swap? I'm not a fan of the Lucas but they do work fine if fuel is ok. Thanks for commenting and watching, hope I didn't speak too quick for you to understand! ☺️😃🐷💪

[@sly86480]

@@PiggyPower The sedan followed with the others variants of the 306 ^^ This one is by default with a XUD9A and the XUD9TE was available. The third phase got the 2.0 HDI as well with few more options. I've got some photos if you want to see it ^^ PS: The only difference is I don't have ESP

[@PiggyPower]

Must have different badging in this country then, as I'm 99% sure the ST was a petrol here. Most had a "d" in the badge for the ph1 stuff if it was a diesel. I wouldn't worry about "esp"... No 306 ever came out the factory with esp. 👍

[@richardbrewer73]

These 306s are the best little car out. Had mine for over 5 years now. 266,000 kms and still running perfectly. It'has a 1.8 litre petrol engine. The exhaust colour is actually brown not black so it's fantastic on fuel. So impressed I bought three more from a damaged auction just for parts. Never selling this little gem. 👍

[@PiggyPower]

Awesome. Your exhaust smoke shouldn't be any colour though... Brown isn't good. Very reliable little engine that 1.8, not the best for power/economy but easily overlooked for its reliability. Drove on!

[@lr5777]

I bought a 1995 306 D Turbo for £50 as a stopgap many years ago and ended up keeping it for 3 years! My main car now is a 1998 306 GTI-6 that I've had for 5 years. It's now the oldest car I own, yet it's my go-to car that gets used every day all year round. Currently on 176k, it lives a hard life yet it keeps soldiering on! Unstoppable in the snow and an impressive wading depth thanks to the air intake being very high up. Aside from routine maintenance, all it's needed is a throttle cable and an exhaust mount, both of which cost buttons.

[@PiggyPower]

Awesome!! Love all that! Be cautious in deep water... Intake is highish... But it dips down low and has holes for draining .... Many have been caught out! Keep motoring! 👍🐷

[@shaunwest3612]

Great video piggy power, I've owned two 306's,turbo diesel was a monster, 1.4 good little car, sensible, but didn't touch the td, can't think of much else to say except, love them👌😀👍

[@PiggyPower]

I do too! Thanks for always commenting and watching ☺️🐷💪

[@LexRudera]

My very first car- A 1997 306 xs for only 1380 quid. Your channel is a godsend, now that I want to properly maintain the thing and not pay an arm and a leg to local mechanics..

[@PiggyPower]

Not bad not bad. Hopefully it's in good condition for that price! Hope you learn and enjoy on your first car 🐷👍

[@LexRudera]

@@PiggyPower Had only driven 180000 km, which is surprising for a car that old. Had to get it through inspection about a year after I got it, went through with only a wheel bearing needing changing and no remarks. It's just about time to change the timing belt and give it a new clutch, as it's slipping super hard these days, so I'll be referring to your video on clutch change exactly when I get to that! Cheers!

[@PiggyPower]

@@LexRudera ah ok, where are you in the wonderful world? Guessing not UK with reference to Km?

[@LexRudera]

@@PiggyPowerDanish. Tons of Peugeots over here, old and new.

[@PiggyPower]

AHH cool! Sorta explains the price... That's a little pricey if it was in the UK, not bad, but a bit pricey, the XS (1.6 petrol?) not that popular here. People like the 1.4 for a learner/town car, 2.0 16v for fun and the diesel's for economy and easy tuning! Awesome to know there is lots of Peugeots out there still!

[@huwdavies6650]

When my sister bought her first flat, me and her did a run to IKEA in her 306 Meridian 1.9 turbo hatchback. It swallowed a kitchen table and chairs, a fouton, items for the kitchen and a wardrobe.

[@PiggyPower]

Yup. Go 306!! 👍🐷💪

[@richbrown5852]

I went past a tidy China ph3 hdi hatch yesterday and felt a pang that made me hunt the net to scratch that itch, still looking!

[@PiggyPower]

Scratch that itch asap!! Prices are going up! 👍🐷💪

[@kathrynwhitby9799]

and they are why i'm holding onto my W2K PH3 Hdi for as long as i can.

[@PiggyPower]

Indeed. Be hard to let go of any of my 306 fleet anytime soon. 👌🐷💪

[@MatanEyal96]

I had a ph2 1.4 XN and even though it was quite a crapbox in the lowest trim level i just loved it, and after a few months i bought my gti6, absolutely love it

[@PiggyPower]

Good to start slow. Keep that GTi6 man...getting rare!

[@MatanEyal96]

@@PiggyPower thanks mate and yeah it's super rare where i live, less than 10 gti6's left and only about 5-6 with mot

[@TheGoncalocr]

I own a Peugeot 306 state, 2.0 diesel (90cv). Man, I love my car. The car was brought new by my parents in 1999, It has more than 360km (223mi) and engine still runs smooth, when i get to go to the mecanic he always try to buy the car! The fact that is my first car is bias but I love the car, I climb any sidewalk to park it, load everything in the massive boot, I take it to the beach and my friend up in the back with beers and is ours table. 306, hatchback and break, were truly good cars from peugeot

[@PiggyPower]

Awesome!

[@garethjones8047]

I have owned a 97 R reg 1.9 dturbo for the past 19 years. It has now covered 221k and I still drive it daily. Original Engine, Gearbox, Turbo and Clutch and it has never been welded, despite living outside in damp North Wales. It's totally original apart from the Towbar and Stereo. Prices for an original dturbo have risen dramatically over the past 2 years. They are Excellent Vehicles.

[@PiggyPower]

Nice! I love hearing stories like this! If you're ever in the Cotswolds can I do a video review on it?? Hows the rear axle? 😬

[@garethjones8047]

@@PiggyPower The rear axle is fine, I've actually got it on ramps at the moment doing a little work before mot test. I'm a qualified time served HGV mechanic so obviously the maintenance is all done by myself. Not sure about a trip to the cotswolds, but yes by all means if I ever find myself going that way I will be sure to let you know. And same to you if you ever venture into north wales. I am around 15 minutes from the Border of England which is Chester, I'd be happy for you to have a drive providing you can prove you are insured etc. Best regards.

[@PiggyPower]

Sounds good! I'm staggered that the rear axle is still good after 200k... Must be the only one in the country! Amazing! Motor on! 🐷💪

[@Tuckshop_1]

I used to transport my pit bike supermoto to and from races across the back seats on my old 306 😂 with all the other bits and pieces in the boot. Wonderful cars!

[@PiggyPower]

Nice!! Proper good memories with that then! 👌🐷💪

[@RDK2]

Me first car it was 306 xsi.. 2.0 16V 140hp. Very comfortable car and very fast because of low weight.. Now i have Civic VII and i miss my old Peugeot :))

[@PiggyPower]

That's a quick first car! Wonder where it is now!?

[@mrb0bd0balina]

Same here, was an awesome first car! I think mine probably got crushed. Sometimes I toy with the idea of getting a gti.

[@SaxosTheGreat]

I'm willing to buy one, i loved it, you know when you look at a Car and a sound deep inside of you telling you, this is the one, it's who you are! Thx for the great vedio 🤘🏻

[@PiggyPower]

Haha. Thankyou ☺️☺️☺️❤️🐷💪

[@davidbaraka1741]

On handling get passed on hills by newer cars sometimes in 1.4 carb but more than keeps up on flats or gentle hills. Takes everyone and I mean everyone on bends. Really composed especially on 15inc and bigger rims! Lovely lovely cars

[@PiggyPower]

Yeah, the 1.4 was a little underpowered really but ideal for first time drivers... They did a 1.1 in Europe 🥺

[@Kraggypandapops]

I masked hundreds of 306 bumpers ready for painting back in the 90s, our factory moulded them.

[@PiggyPower]

That is awesome! More info!! 👍🐖😁

[@procta2343]

well piggy you know i have had mine for well over 10 years and its still rocking on!

[@PiggyPower]

Yeahhhaaaaaa

[@darrennicholls5248]

Love my 306phase 3,, 1.6 meridian 5 door y plate, have owned for over 6 years . One of the best reliable car's I've owned . If I won the lottery I'd still keep it ,and they clean up nice . I also used to own phase 1 M731VMA plate 306 xsi 2.0 litre stigma blue for 8 years , but had to let go due to endless oil leak which I could not fix . But I wished I had kept that car .

[@PiggyPower]

I wish you'd kept it too! Be worth a mint also! Is it still on the road? See my Pugmudder series... I've a X reg 1.6 meridian ph3 I'm going off roading in! Thanks for watching!m and commenting! 👍👌🐷💪

[@darrennicholls5248]

I also owned 205 GTi 1.6 cherry red in the mid 90s H310BNX , Yet again wished I had kept that car as well.

[@PiggyPower]

Offf yeah. Nice.

[@AK.1988]

My first car - loved it❤

[@PiggyPower]

Awesome, guna get another??

[@AK.1988]

@PiggyPower would really love to have as a second car. Not many around now :(

[@tacobros5004]

What's your thoughts on the 1998 peugeot 306 xsi?. I've got one and live in australia so there's not much info I can get on them

[@PiggyPower]

What information do you need? Unfortunately, in general opinion, they are a good car but very middle of the run, they've got nothing on a 306 GTi6 but cost about the same to run. What info did you need?

[@tacobros5004]

​@@PiggyPower, I was wondering if it would be any good to keep for the long run, the peugeot brand isn't all that bug in australia and has only made a rise in recent years, my car is from 1998 and I have never seen any that look like it. I was wondering if there are any technical issues I should be looking for as I only just received it from my uncle. The car has only about 66 thousand kms on it.

[@PiggyPower]

That's a personal decision that I can't really weigh in on, even if I knew you're situation in life. It's a fun car that's for sure. With very low miles like yours it's likely to give you many years of fun. Just keep up with the servicing. Belts need doing at age not just miles. Fluid changes kept up. Depends where you are in Australia but in damp countries where they salt the road in winter, they can suffer with rust but only if the car has been jacked up in the wrong spot or arch liners removed. So worth checking on those. Otherwise they are very very reliable.

[@michaeld7409]

The 306 is terribly underrated, here in Germany just as well. Just found a rare notchback saloon 1.6 petrol, 95000 kms, 600€. I‘m tempted.

[@PiggyPower]

Buy it!!!!

[@kindelvanterpool1417]

Thinking of Buying one of those Peugeot‘s 306. 😎👍

[@PiggyPower]

Good lad 👌🐷

[@shaneyboy5854]

Ive got a 1998 XUDT 1.9 Diesel Turbo and its a gem ive had it years, I just changed the engine so it not even run in yet, Ive also bought another 306 as a donor car, Its cheap on fuel and nippy!! Ive just bought a Lower arm (Wish bone) for £12 brand new off the shelf HAPPY DAYS! cheap very cheap to maintain! My 306 is here to stay!!

[@PiggyPower]

Yeah!! Exactly why we all have them!! Happy motoring! 😃👍🐷💪

[@georgehuser4711]

I want a 306 now. In fact I will buy it. You convinced me lol

[@PiggyPower]

Yes!!!! 👍👍👍👍☺️☺️🐷💪

[@jasperashworth7202]

I wish I could like this twice! Great vid👍

[@PiggyPower]

That so kind! Share it with someone or hit the bell! Thankyou again! 😊👍🐷💪

[@jovanmajstorovic41]

My first car, and now i have it. Gti6 is my dream but.. Some models also had factory xenon lights, navigation, airbags in seats..

[@PiggyPower]

Nice! Great first car! And last!!Navigation and Xenon lights never came in the 306 from factory afaik. Airbag in seats yes, all ph3 models 👍

[@jovanmajstorovic41]

@@PiggyPower If found in user manual about navigation device its Blaupunkt. I saw few 306 with headlight washers. Its funny how most models dont have pollen filter. I found only one with pollen filter..

[@PiggyPower]

Yes I've seen that in the manual but I've never actually seen a 306 with satnav. There were headlight washers but not xenon headlights. The washers were part of a winter park I believe. Yes, never seen a 306 here that can take a pollen filter randomly.

[@georgepsarras9609]

I have one 1.4 petrol 3D since 2001, I bought it as a brand new and now has almost 300,000 km and I enjoyed so much that I would never dare to sell it also I spent very very few money for maintenance and almost 450€ the past 20 years in damages (radiator + fan + a/c bearing) so I think that it was a really good choice !!!!

[@PiggyPower]

Woah! That's amazing! Never had a headgasket go? Nice 👍🐷💪

[@georgepsarras9609]

@@PiggyPower not yet but I think that was maintenance matter as every 10,000 change oil spark plugs and all filter also every 60,000 break fluid and radiators fluid and every 30,000 oil in gear box plus 2 preventing radiator circuit wash over the years as my mechanic told me that those cars was a bit “sensitive” in this area

[@ekj24uk]

One thing I will say about rust, on the 5 doors at least, if they start to show any sign of bubbling paint halfway up the quarter panel have a good look behind the trim in the boot. Our old 5 door never had any advisories for rust, but behind that trim the body was literally gone. And that is where the rear belts attach, the reel fell off ours when I pulled the trim back it was that bad. Salt/dirt trapped above the arch liners was the cause & also why the MoT never picked up on it. If you drive in winter best to remove the rear liners IMO and just keep it cleaned out under there whenever you wash the top side! Gonna upload pics on 306oc later if you want to see how bad it really was.

[@PiggyPower]

Yup. Common. Not specific to the 5dr at all. Same with the 3. I raise it in the next video... It's to do with owners usually. . . Removing the trim.

[@DidiDorum]

I loved my 1996 phase 1 306 XR 1.6i. Spacous, comfortable, practical, agile. But regarding reliability: 2 clutches in 5 years. Breaking clutch cables, often destroying the complete clutch. Was modified in Phase 2 model. The electronic fan control had to be replaced very often. Wheel bearings did not last more than 3 years in city traffic. Anyway, I was very sad when my 306 was destroyed by a drunk teenage crash kid.

[@PiggyPower]

Goodness me... Sounds odd... Those clutches are known to be very reliable...! Clutch cable plastic ends were common but usually on the diesels. I think the ph1 look better though personally! Sad to hear about it's demise. 🥺

[@EgoShredder]

I've had all three phase models and I can say my Phase 1 got the most admiring looks ( M0TH). It had TSW Blade 15x7 ET 35 alloy wheels, which seem to have a love / hate thing online in the forums, but I like them although they can look horrible on some brands and models of car. My Phase 1 had those lovely velour seats that were like heaven to sit on. Currently I am on a Phase 2 in Cherry Red. There are so few 306 left on the roads now, that I just have to take what I can get.

[@PiggyPower]

I had a ph1 in M0TH for a brief period of time... It was going to the be shell for what turned out to be the Racetractor. But I have never found so much rust in one 306 in my life. It had been treated so badly. Rotten floors, rotten rear quarters and rotten front chassis legs. Never seen a 306 like it since. Look out for Project kev.....you may like the colour it's getting painted 😜 Thanks for watching and commenting 😊👍 🐷💪

[@EgoShredder]

@@PiggyPower Great will look forward to seeing that. I'm currently waiting for the weather to improve, and then get my car ready for its MOT. The windscreen washer jets pump suddenly went dead a few weeks ago. Wiper blades still working but silent pump and no water firing out. So hoping I can nick the one from my Phase 3 car. I gather that pumps can seize up with age, although my Ph2 car pump was working fine until it stopped. My coolant was very low prior to the pump stopping (totally unlike me to do this).

[@PiggyPower]

Frozen pump/then blown fuse quite possibly

[@EgoShredder]

@@PiggyPower I wondered that and looked for the fuse, but unless I am being dumb there is only one fuse which controls the wipers? Is that the same one that controls the pump, or is another fuse involved for this?

[@PiggyPower]

There is anothe fuse from memory. Multimeter .. see if the pump gets power...that will quickly narrow it down

[@xenodrift3208]

Currently buying my first car and it is a peugeot 306 2.0 HDI I hope it will stay with me for a long and good time, also this is a great video👍

[@PiggyPower]

Awesome first car! Pretty quick though, so take it steady!

[@xenodrift3208]

@@PiggyPower thank you^^ i have been a happy owner of it for about 8 months now and wanted to ask if the 2.0 hdi can run on veggy oil?

[@AKJay47]

Just got my first 306 at the start of the month paid 1250 71k 1 owner from new it's a 1996 xldt love it so far

[@PiggyPower]

Wow that's strong money... You in Ireland? Glad you love it! Ph1 styling and an XUD engine for the win! That low miles too, brill! 🙂🐷💪

[@AKJay47]

@@PiggyPower yup ni so 1250 wasn't that bad for a standard 306 very hard to see here lol

[@PiggyPower]

Yeah... They are rising in price quite dramatically here ...but still more money in Ireland. Great to find a low mileage one though, you happy?

[@AKJay47]

@@PiggyPower best car I have ever had and very easy to run had it from the first and only put £30 into and the insurance isn't bad as well 1850 for my first year

[@AKJay47]

What is actually cheaper then my 1.25 Mk6 fiesta 😂 and it's a far better car and better on fuel haven't even started the fiesta from I got the 306

[@JovanKorica1]

love it. just got my moonstone X reg 1.8 meridian 5dr hatch going!

[@PiggyPower]

Nice!! She been sat neglected?

[@JovanKorica1]

@@PiggyPower well, shes been sitting for about 3-4 years. i couldnt get it going at all for months, and then luckily came across a full ecu kit from another 1.8 and swapped it all out. been working sweet ever since after a service and some new bits. hopefully new clutch next few weeks! you ever had or know much about the 1.8 petrols?

[@PiggyPower]

Nice!! Is it the 8v or 16v 1.8? Smooth power delivery from the 16v

[@JovanKorica1]

@@PiggyPower 16v to my knowledge. xu7jp4 (LFY engine code)

[@PiggyPower]

Nice. It's a light little lump compared to the 2.0 GTi6 engine. Not very tunable but good as she is! A GTi6 head/inlet/exhaust is a good upgrade!

[@FpsRix]

I have 1999 HDi and it's awesome. Month ago hit 500k/km on odometer and still running great. And to celebrate that 500k i ran in with a moose at 60km/h :) Nothing too serious, new windscreen etc. and the ride continues lol

[@PiggyPower]

Ouchy! A moose! Hope you are ok! Amazing that you can keep it going! Well done!! How long have you had it?

[@FpsRix]

@@PiggyPower I bought it in 2018 and i personally have done about 65k. with it. And yeah needed a new windscreen(frame wanted just a tiny lift), the bonnet needs replacement and the headlight washers are broken. I've kept it mechanically in good shape and we'll see how long i will drive it :)

[@PiggyPower]

Awesome! Keep at it!

[@mickanlou]

had ours since 2012 - Y reg 2.0 hdi estate - 204,000 miles now - stage one map from hdituning - three up with golf clubs and trolleys and surprise lots of people in the magic third gear - 60 mpg (if necessary!) and 70mph at 2500rpm, never goes above 3000 - hope it lasts forever!

[@PiggyPower]

Very nice! Need to let her rip once in a while though 🤪

[@Tomsudobrej]

Oh, thank you for this video! I'm looking for a car to buy now and after 3 months of occasionally searching I was struck by the looks of the 306 in a old 1994 catalog of my father. So now I'm researching it and wow, it seems like the thing! But still need to watch your 10 reasons not to buy video. Bye! :D

[@PiggyPower]

Haha! Don't watch the other one... Just buy one ... 🤣👌 Nah ..best see both sides of the story!

[@deactiva]

Got the sedan and its really nice

[@PiggyPower]

Rare too!

[@creed8196]

Not so cheap in Australia but these seem to be very cool little cars

[@PiggyPower]

Nothing seems cheap in Aus?

[@davidbaraka1741]

Am on my second 306 sedan. On shelf now cause of a few scraps but soo on road this month. Looking to go back to a hatchback hdi or dturbo

[@PiggyPower]

Yeah, love a sedan. One of my many goals is to make a 3dr sedan

[@rainergleba4022]

Sie haben vollkommen recht. Dasselbe gilt auch für den 206. Gerade habe ich einen 206 1.4i (TU3) von 1998 gekauft und er ist wirklich noch gut. Ich bin von den älteren Peugeot-Modellen überzeugt und hatte selber schon mind. 8 Stück..205, 5 x 206, 406, 106 (208: ist eigentlich auch gut, hat aber keinen Charakter mehr).

[@PiggyPower]

I'm guna need that again... But in English 🤣🙈

[@PiggyPower]

I'm working/guessing out that you've had a lot of Peugeots lol

[@kepofshangri-la8942]

I live in the United States, I just wish that these were viable to own here. There's not a massive variety of compact hatchbacks here, so I wish that these Peugeots and Renaults were easier to own and maintain.

[@PiggyPower]

What makes it difficult? Is it different state to state too?

[@DeGlennen]

After watching this video, I really miss my old '98 306 1.4 phase 2. Unfortunately it went to the scrapper back in 2010 after a complete failure of the electrical system. If had some space to spare to put it, I'd love to own one again.

[@PiggyPower]

Failure of the electrical system? I've never heard of this for the 306. What a shame!! They are getting harder to find now too

[@DeGlennen]

@@PiggyPower Yeah, was gutted. Especially as that car had quite some sentimental value. (My granddad bought that car brand new in 1998) Might have been the result of some dodgy electrical work in the past. (before I had the car)

[@someone-gb2ec]

The best looking car peugeot ever made.

[@PiggyPower]

Quite possibly up there I would say

[@fraz8235]

Love the s16 wheels!

[@PiggyPower]

Just standard spec wheels tbh. Nothing special. Most get rid in favour of the cyclones...but I use these as winter wheels, easier to balance than the cyclones!

[@jakubkaczmarek9939]

I love 306, god damn i cant express how much I have 1.4 XR ph1 from 1993. Its my first car and i could not make a better choice. Its fun in corners, even with 75hp you can lift off oversteer shit out of it. Its practical, its cheap, i have no rust to worry about, its very comfortable on bumps and shitty roads, interior is one of the coolest of its time (Kinda looks like A80 Supra) Well, TU3 is maybe not the most reliable engine choice for 306, but its easy to work and cheap, really cheap af (I bought whole throttle body with injector and other equipment for 30 PLN, its 5 pounds XD).

[@PiggyPower]

Yup, fun cheap motoring 👍👍👍

[@bragerogstad571]

My first car was a 96 306 1,6 XR in black. It had dented roof cuz we sat on it a lot, trans was worn out, but drove great. I got a lot a lot of shit from car people, but I loved the thing. Gave it to my cousin and it caught itself on fire. Great car, looking for another now 10 years later

[@PiggyPower]

Yes go find one and have fun!

[@lewis72]

The 306, along with the Golf, was the reason why Ford ditched the Escort and went for an all-new Focus. Richard Parry-Jones, when becoming head of Ford Europe, drove the competition to the Escort, the 306 and the Golf and realised how bad the Escort was.

[@PiggyPower]

Aye! Shame they missed the mark again lol

[@lewis72]

@@PiggyPower The Mk1 Focus is an excellent car. That blade rear suspension was very well controlled. Great styling too.

[@PiggyPower]

@@lewis72 still rusted faster than a classic mini! And engine options were a bit dismal.

[@lewis72]

@@PiggyPower I know the (Mk1) Ka and Puma rotted like mad. My dad had a Mk1 Focus, no rust issues at all though. Engine options were: 6 petrols 1.4 to 2.0 (75 - 212bhp) and 4x 1.8 diesels (74 - 114bhp) Available as: 4-door saloon 3 & 5 door hatch 5 door estate I really like the 306. Especially the pre-facelift. I had a 306 XTDt and it was a great overall package. Very well kitted out for a '93 car and was very comfortable and handled really well. Would love to have another early 306 in a collection, if I had enough space for it ! Would also have a Mk1 Focus & a Mk3 Mondeo... and a stack of other cars that will disappear very fast.

[@PiggyPower]

Don't worry I know all about the focus, and yes, they rust. Sills badly and all the suspension at the back too. Usually so bad that the rear suspension components have to be torched off if needed. I'll give an example of why those engines were a little meh.. And ST170... 170bhp from w VVT 2.0?? The 306 made the same power without VVT! 1.8 diesel....and engine designed and hardly changed since the late 70s! I'd take an old 306 over a MK1 focus any day! 306s are are rare to see about now...but. I see probably 20 of them v 1 MK1 focus on the road...which tells you a lot!

[@emmanuelhud1]

Hi 👋, by any chance are you Piggy from the 306 forum? If so that's pretty cool. Just got a 306 1.6 lx auto V reg

[@PiggyPower]

I am but I think the forum is dead now?? Socials killed it off sadly.

[@jakedrake3660]

one reason is that it´s EXTREMELY reliable, we had ours for over 13 years, it hurt a lot to let go of KITT (yes i named him so what?) and honestly i wanna get one just like KITT so i can keep that memory going as if he never left our lives...it genuinely hurt to let go of him

[@PiggyPower]

Naming a car.... normal as afar as I'm concerned! Especially older cars which have such personality! There are still the odd 306s coming up with low miles still... keep an eye out! No doubt lots be sold because of ULEZ in cities. So many friends have newer cars worth 10/15x as much and break down and spend so much on repairs... meanwhile... my biggest expense is the road tax!

[@jakedrake3660]

@@PiggyPower yeah i found one for DIRT cheap and it looks great!! definetly gonna get it as soon as get my driving license and yeah, he had PLENTY of personality, it was the car i learned to park in, he was there for basically everything, i miss him a lot

[@PiggyPower]

@@jakedrake3660 RIP KITT

[@jakedrake3660]

@@PiggyPower unforgetable car, he was the best

[@isthereanybodyoutthere9397]

I had a P Reg 306 Meridian which was just before the Mk2, and it ranks in my top 3 of cars i've owned. It was a company car but I didn't want to give it back and was tempted to buy it from the lease company. It was in Diablo Red (Blood Red Pearlescent) which looked jaw droppingly nice. I now drive a new mark 308 Allure e-HDI which is a mini limo.

[@PiggyPower]

Awesome!! Yeah the Diablo red looks great. Not sure quite what you had though... They didn't do a phase 1 (MK1) meridian? Only a phase3?

[@Haamome]

I just bought a 306 phase 1 1.6 (still waiting for the paper) but as i wait, i started to regret it. But thanks to you all the fear..GOOOONE !!

[@PiggyPower]

Awesome!! Very nice 306!

[@jasoncooke1999]

Forgot to mention thethe 306 rallye, I have one and its epic to drive

[@PiggyPower]

That's not really a reason to own one... Rallye is good. But it's just a base spec GTi6 😜

[@chriscollier3598]

My points for 306, they do rust definitely not as bad as the vw's of a similar age, ive had to weld several up over my ownships of them. Inner rear arch, the floor up front were people jack them up on the wrong position. Near the subframe etc. I definitely agree with the "no one likes the ph2" 🤣😂🤣

[@PiggyPower]

They do... I'll cover that in next video... But the VW's/BMWs/Mercs will rust without being touched. 306s will only so that if poorly jacked up or looked after.

[@carig121]

Yes, many 306s phase 1 an some phase 2 had the right wheel arch plastic liner missing, so mud got stuck on the upper zone of the pillar leading to rust and many times destroying the rear seat belt retractor attachment.

[@PiggyPower]

As said... I'll cover that in the next video... I've never been convinced of them not having them from the factory though... Makes no sense whatsoever... Especially as most did have them. My theory is people remove them when they rub on the wheel.

[@carig121]

@@PiggyPower A bit strange indeed, some are missing even with a rear beam axle in good condition, just like my 1996 D Turbo, if it rubs on the wheel perhaps it is because of the passive rear wheel steering effect + plastic liner getting loos with time just like on the right side of my car.

[@PiggyPower]

The liners warp a bit over time too, indeed. Or when people fit wrong size wheels/tyres.

[@Jensandfriends]

It's just one of the best cars there is. Sounds ridiculous, but it is true. I've driven many cars and the 306 handles so well, it's reliable and a really nice car to be in.

[@PiggyPower]

Yeah, it's not the BEST at one thing... It's not the best handling of its class... Or the best at MPG or the best at comfort.... But overall, it's really hard to find anything better.

[@alextoft9199]

Absolutely love these. They still look nice with the big alloys Meridian / XSI alloys and half leather! Had one from new for a year and wanted one again ever since. I like the sound of the HDI. Can you hear it in the cabin or is it pretty quiet? Can't find one that isn't beaten up or really expensive!

[@PiggyPower]

Yeah they look alright still. They aren't as refined as a brand new car which has 250kg of sound proofing... Obviously. There is a choice... Cheap and tatty or pricey and smart. 👍🐷💪

[@thabisoshetasibanda1727]

You missed the sounddd the 2.0l 306 sound

[@PiggyPower]

I missed the what? 😳🤔

[@thabisoshetasibanda1727]

@@PiggyPower, you missed talking about the exhaust note its amazing, the 2.0l engine🙄😂

[@PiggyPower]

Sarcasm? Haha

[@asianskywalker]

Not many left on the rd now so haven't aged well unfortunately. This was my first car when i was 18.

[@PiggyPower]

Aye, they get to a certain point, like many cars, where the new owner doesn't care and neither do people around them. Glad to see a few being looked after still

[@clivesilk3501]

i loved my 306 xr ! i wish i still had it !!!! back in 2003 i bought a mint condition 1996 p reg one for £700.. then i bought 206 loved that then i crashed it oops! then i bought a 2009 207 and still got it ....

[@PiggyPower]

Wow. It got worse with each purchase 😅🙈

[@jubjub.]

I have a 106 and idk now it manages to fit so mux stuff inside. I rather 106's but the 306s are so cool too

[@PiggyPower]

I know right! Not much can beat a small french hatchback for practicality! Thanks for watching 👌🐷💪

[@adriches406]

Great video 👍

[@PiggyPower]

Many thanks 👍🐷💪

[@ilkkak3065]

I have '99 306 1.6 got it from my grandma. She bought it 20 years ago 30k km in cauge now 202k km driven and so far car has needed driver's door wiring harness and new clutch. Grandma wasn't so good to drive before she needed to stop driving. She used to take off on 2nd gear. Maybe that's why car needed new clutch...

[@PiggyPower]

200k on original clutch ain't bad tbh! Some good going! Hope you're enjoying it! Where are you from?

[@ilkkak3065]

@@PiggyPower I am, last summer got 14" Peugeot 5-spoke alloys and polished paint so her Rouge Vallelunga colour shines like the sun.

[@richarddavey9547]

We own two😇 an Xreg ph3 Meridian 1.6 owned from 2003 and an identical estate 02 reg both in the lovely Moonstone blue😇👍👍

[@PiggyPower]

Noice 👌🐷💪

[@jxhannaq1588]

Hey nice video! I might get the old 306 xt from my grandmother. At least I would love to. Do you know if they provide aux connection?

[@PiggyPower]

No 😂 most fit after market stereo headunits 👍👍👍🐷💪

[@jxhannaq1588]

@@PiggyPower okay thanks

[@procta2343]

Number 11 they make great second cars

[@PiggyPower]

And third

[@daviet9930]

hey piggy. i bought myself a 306 for 400€and made really a snap in my eyes. i drive the car now for around 10k kilometers and the only issue i have is while i stark braking the wheel feels like adjusting a little bit to the right and the steering is changing just a little to the right sight whenever i brake. U might have any thoughts why this is happening? The car only hast 95k on it and no crash report. The only thing is a contact with the concrete wall of the parking garage on the side back door. Nothing dramatic. Would be nice to hear your thoughts! keep your work up man i really enjoy the content. thanks

[@PiggyPower]

Get your wheel alignment checked first. If that's ok, service the brakes, one side maybe grabbing more than the other! Thanks for watching and commenting 👌🐷

[@funandchillingfacts]

Do you know if phase 1 306 front bumper can fit a phase 2 or phase 3 peugeot 306?

[@PiggyPower]

Hi there. Yes this has been done a few times but you'll want the whole front end to make it look right, wings, bonnet, slam panel and lights/grill. But it will just bolt on

[@rodrigomunoz6415]

Hi, I'm from Mexico, this model only come in 2001 and 2002 (Phase 3), it's very rare in my country and underrated, only exists in berlina and sedan, both in four doors, and affourtunately I have one and my wife question the same: why bought this car??? the answers is in this video!!! thanks

[@PiggyPower]

Awesome!!!! What engine? 🐷

[@elevenegos300]

Hey, I just purchased a 99" 306 Cabriolet 5 speed manual yesterday. Its my first car and I'd like to ask what I should look out for with this car

[@PiggyPower]

The roof not working. Ensure its serviced often. Rear axle may want a rebuild at this age. Enjoy! 😃👌🐷

[@elevenegos300]

@@PiggyPower thank you. Yeah the roof doesn't work at all and neither does the clutch but when I get this thing running its gonna be a beaut

[@PiggyPower]

Wonderful! Send me some pics on Instagram 👌🐷

[@elevenegos300]

@@PiggyPower absolutely! Will do

[@procta2343]

The 306 a practical classic? I think so!

[@PiggyPower]

Hmmm maybe. I don't see it as a classic yet. Ph1 maybe a bit retro.

[@procta2343]

@@PiggyPower they are 20 year plus now, so i would say they are.

[@PiggyPower]

40yrs old to be a classic tbh. It's no moggy, mini, beetle or e type

[@oncustomgaraj8261]

Youngtimer

[@decollyfoxer7410]

Where can I get a reasonably priced GTi6 engine from used?

[@PiggyPower]

Facebook, join the GTi6/306 groups. Although reasonably priced is relative 😬

[@EyeMemoryLane]

I still have a 306 from 1999! Bought it 7 years ago for 700 euros 😄

[@PiggyPower]

Nice!! What model? I've had my current daily for 5yrs

[@edoputrawijaya8772]

I've had phase1 sedan in xu7 1.8l petrol. It was very fun to drive. And yes it was rustproof. But the body tends to ding more easily (the material is softer). Unfortunately there are no gti 6 version here in Indonesia. So the alternative was to fit 406 xu10 2.0l engine in the 306! Lol

[@PiggyPower]

Ahh that's a shame about the GTi6. Are there any 306s about at all now?

[@edoputrawijaya8772]

@@PiggyPower yes only sedan model available.

[@Sumuddy]

Is the GTI RWD?

[@PiggyPower]

No 306 was rwd 👌

[@ethannaicker2086]

In the past I always thought Peugeot were meant for old ladies.After my dad brought a 306 sedan 1.8 and I think the 306 is coolest and maybe the very last good peugeot you can buy.I wish when I past my driver test my dad will give me his 306 and find a 306 gti6 and park them both together. however to find one in SA is near to impossible I think they only sold 3 of them but I know I will find one

[@PiggyPower]

Oh wow. Rare. Yeah, nice things now!! Always liked them since the ph3 came out! Thanks for watching and commenting 🐷👍

[@technic550]

I bought my gti-6 in 2005 and i still have her to this day. Unfortunately she's been on the drive for the last 9 years under a cover, due to having too many children! Breaks my heart seeing the wheels peeking out under the cover, but she still gets a good wash every year. There were only a few bits to do when i took it off the road, but i'm curious to know if there is anything to look out for with it being only under a cover during the elements. tbh I'm kind of expecting things to have seized, maybe bushes need replacing, or perished seals, i'm not too sure. I've heard the rear beam could be a problem? I can only see a bit of surface rust underneath but who knows what i might find when i can eventually get working on it

[@PiggyPower]

Oh no! Amazing that you have had it so long....but afraid to say that will need fully recommissioning... All new fluids, new brakes/brake hoses, new tyres likely too, cambelt definitely wants doing before you start it, aux belt, check rear beam, could be seized, lets hope not for you! They only usually rusted where people have damaged them or muck gets stuck from driving...so should be ok there All the best, hit me up if you want any work done 👍🐷💪

[@technic550]

@@PiggyPower wouldn't dream of turning the key now mate. The more I think about it the engine and gearbox should be rebuilt. It's at 100k now and has been sat for soo long! Gears didn't feel great either, 1st to 2nd could be a pain especially. Roughly where are you based? Would be good to get an experienced eye to check her out

[@PiggyPower]

100k miles by 2005?? 🙈 I'm the north Cotswolds 😃👍

[@technic550]

@@PiggyPower 100k in 2012. I put 50k on in 7 years so not too bad. Might be a bit far mate, I'm south of London

[@PiggyPower]

Ahh yes, maybe. Mileage makes sense I guess. Good that you used it regularly! Well ...when it's all shiny and running mint again... Go for a long weekend away and come say hi 👍😃🐷💪

[@glebkoff1758]

Its cool classic car! I make rebuild ideal 306 1996 -> 306 2002. Replace 1.4 automate to 2.0 hdi 5 mgb. In Ukraine its one of the best pug 306!😎👌🏻

[@PiggyPower]

In the world...it's one of the best Pugs 😉🐷💪

[@mattiaslindgren7794]

PEUGEOT 306 XT MONTANA 5, Any to good? 81Kw, Year 1999

[@PiggyPower]

Go for it!! Watch the other video though 😜

[@krisztian19910823]

I think you missed seat heating, when you listed comfort accessories. I have that in my car. Anyway, it was easy to find 10 reasons to own a 306, but will be hard to say 10 reasons why not to buy one..

[@PiggyPower]

306 never came with heated seats from the factory here

[@krisztian19910823]

@@PiggyPower Maybe it was not an option in your country. But In Hungary, there are a lot of 306 with heated seats, from the factory! Type 'XR' and 'Husky' has seat heating, and also heatable side mirror, from factory.

[@PiggyPower]

Heated wing mirrors we got on some. The heated seats and headlight washers I think were part of an optional extra winter pack in other countries, yes we didn't get the option here sadly. 👍🐷💪

[@stevenmckee6107]

Piggy power are these 136 brake tuning chips worth doing thanks advance

[@PiggyPower]

No. No. No. No. No. No. Absolutely junk. Get a proper remap. Pretty much same price but like comparing poo and gold

[@lolteodor1]

My dad gave me the old family ph1 XTdt with the bosch pump when i passed my driving test and he doesnt let me pour veg oil thinking its gonna blow the engine or idk. What are the pros and cons of driving on veggie?

[@PiggyPower]

Awesome car! Pros; it's cheap. Cons: you get cravings for chips. 2 best tips; Use 10% diesel or 5% petrol in the oil and keep a few spare fuel filters, they need changing more often. However...if you run new veg oil, it doesn't much clog the filter, using old oil does. 👍

[@PiggyPower]

(keep in mind the diesel engine was designed my Rudolf Diesel to run on vegetable oils)

[@lolteodor1]

@@PiggyPower thank you mate, really appreciate it

[@lolteodor1]

Update: Car has about 10000km's more now. It's a real blast to drive even though it's 27 years old now. Engine is still running fantastic and rust is nowhere to be found, even my dad's 407 has more rust than it. I don't wanna trade it for anything in the world now even though i didn't like it in the beginning. P.S. Love your videos, i hope to start modifying my pug soon P.S.S. Diesel is about 1 euro a liter here in N.Macedonia so veggie isn't really worth the hassle

[@darioisella912]

Im working in one 306 that doesnt have engine, but i live in argentina and here are rare cars and the ones alive are in horrible conditions 😢

[@PiggyPower]

That's sad .. guess that they get used heavily and high miles

[@yukselmaxasmr]

I have peugeot 1.6 automatic 2000 And I don't how to change mirror glass with back plate I am not sure this plate where holded one side inner broken need to change back plate with glass. Is it this glass connected with electric motor ? Can you please help thanks

[@PiggyPower]

Turn the mirror inwards as far as it goes. If it is an original...Then gently pull it away, in the gap you will see a metal clip with two little ears. Flick these out/aside with a thin long hook or screwdriver and the mirror comes off. Cheap replacements just pop on and off but usually result in them breaking

[@yukselmaxasmr]

@@PiggyPower but looks like the plastic broken holded by screw to the electric motor one side playing other side fine but I can't control with joystick to rotate mirror

[@PiggyPower]

What are you actually trying to fix?

[@yukselmaxasmr]

@@PiggyPower I want remove back glass plate and want know if i can fit new one buying from ebay but I don't know there any glass with they selling for 2000 year hatchback peugeot

[@PiggyPower]

Just be good if you get original with the metal clip and heater element

[@KabiruAmadu-bo8bp]

How do I purchase this car please

[@PiggyPower]

I'm not selling my car.

[@joshclugston]

Wish I bought one instead of my mk3 leon fr tdi

[@PiggyPower]

Every wishes that for you 👌

[@damien523]

How reliable is the 1.6 petrol automatic gearbox?

[@PiggyPower]

As reliable as the owner who drives it and services it 👌

[@davidmontana4322]

been looking at a 306 whilst i work on my 106. I've been struggling with getting the torsion bar out though, i have no slide hammer and i made a rig using a bolt and socket but i think it's too seized in! Any tips ?

[@PiggyPower]

Hammer. A big one. Or remove the axle and put in a big press

[@davidmontana4322]

@@PiggyPower hammer worked, i used a contraption on the otherside with a bolt and socket + a few washers to pull the slack as i hammered and voila! nice one mate

[@FraxinusExelsior]

This video might have just swayed me from not getting a GTI-6 to actually daring to...

[@PiggyPower]

Yeeees! Just ..be prepared at their current mad prices 😥