Peugeot 308 T9

As in the past, the second generation Peugeot 308 was subjected to exhaustive road tests before entering the market. The test samples covered 2.5 million kilometers, spent 2,500 hours on vibration stands, survived 250,000 air conditioning cycles and 4.3 million touch screens. This is a very correct approach, since the second Peugeot 308 is almost a new design, and is technically very advanced (by class standards). But, as is usually the case, in addition to positive aspects, negative ones are also found. The advantages include the small weight of the equipped car ( 140 kg lighter than its predecessor). Thanks to this, the Peugeot 308 rides quite well even with basic engines and is content with a small amount of fuel. But how was the weight savings achieved? Fortunately, not at the expense of security. The broken in 2013, the specimen earned a maximum of 5 stars. Behind this is a combination of high-strength press sheets (and different thicknesses on the same element), composite materials and aluminum. Involuntarily wondering – how can a tinner cope with a composite insert on the floor of the trunk? How much will it cost? Therefore, when choosing a used Peugeot 308 2, you should carefully check the condition of the body, and after buying - take care of insurance.

Walking

Modern technology has reached the suspension. Despite its simple design (elastic beam at the back), the car behaves quite well. This is due to modern materials and production methods.

The running resource has improved significantly. It does not require frequent intervention even after 100,000 km of mileage. However, the original front aluminum lever will cost 9-13 thousand rubles. Fortunately, analogues of steel are available at a price of 5,000 rubles per lever. In addition, ball supports and silentblocks can be replaced separately. As a result, the cost of repairing the chassis will remain within reasonable limits.

The resource of the bearings is estimated below average.

Petrol engines

In Europe, among the gasoline versions, cars with a three-cylinder engine of 1.2 liters are leading. All versions have supercharged and direct fuel injection, except for the basic 1.2 PowerTech / 82 hp. The 1.2 is a very good engine. It does not shake the car or create noise, which is usually typical for poorly balanced R3s. Fuel consumption is almost equal to the level of diesel engines – about 5 liters on the road and 7-8 liters in the city. But after years of excitement, the harsh truth comes. First of all, these are recurring problems with the valve timing belt. Here, a solution is used with a belt working in an oil bath. Its declared life is 180,000 km or 10 years of operation. However, sometimes it wears out surprisingly quickly and dissolves in oil. Its residues clog the oil channels, which worsens the quality of the lubricant. One of the first symptoms is an oil pressure light. This can be avoided by regularly changing the oil along with cleaning the oil pallet and washing the engine with special additives in the oil. With age, piston rings wear out, and oil consumption begins to increase. Additives sometimes help with increased oil consumption, but it is almost impossible to do without repair (about 60,000 rubles). In light of this malfunction of the ignition coils (1,000 rubles for analogue and 5,000 rubles for the original) is a trifle, not a problem. The second generation of the 308th also uses the 1.6 Series Prince petrol. Despite a number of improvements, there are still complaints about problems with the ignition system, increased oil consumption and oil leaks.

Diesel engines

Against this background, diesel versions will be a profitable acquisition, unless the mileage does not exceed 200,000 km, and the oil changed at least once every 10,000 km.

1.6 HDi sometimes has problems with overheating – the computer emits an error P0459. The fault is usually eliminated very simply - you need to drill several holes in the body of the fan engine. A similar condition occurs in 2.0 HDi.

In the case of the 1.5 HDi, the engine even had to be repaired because of the circuit connecting the camshafts.

It will be costly to replace attachments and auxiliary equipment. However, up to 200,000 km of problems with it usually does not happen.

It is worth mentioning the need to add additives that help clean the particulate filter (the so-called wet type). The liquid is replenished for the first time after 90,000 km and then every 30,000 km. However, this cannot be done without a diagnostic computer. Only it will allow you to check the level, and after adding - to adjust the state of the liquid. The system capacity is 1.5 liters, and the cost of its replenishment will not be too large.

Transmission

Sometimes there are complaints about the accuracy of the gear lever mechanics. The disease is characteristic of the manual transmission with the code "MS", working in tandem with gasoline 1.2 and diesel engines. Repair of the gearshift mechanism is possible without removing the box.

In the manual transmission with the code "BE" sometimes there are difficulties and noise when trying to turn on the 4th gear. Usually, it's the synchronizer's fault. The worn component must be replaced.

There are no complaints about the other gearboxes.

The Peugeot 308 was often featured in service promotions. However, the actual intervention in the fuel system, airbags and cooling system was required only by a small number of vehicles.

In addition, the owners faced a malfunction of the power steering, with failures in the operation of the automatic braking system and hanging multimedia.

GT version

The Peugeot 308 GT offers really good performance, but in the case of the GTi, it’s more paper-based. If you want a dynamic car, then the GT is enough.

The refined GTi has the same engine but is overly forced. At the time of the debut, two options were offered with a capacity of 250 and 272 hp (both 330 Nm). And it's all squeezed out of a 1.6-liter engine. That is more than 170 hp per liter of volume! For such indicators, forged aluminum pistons used in Formula 1, as well as an exhaust manifold capable of heating up to 1000 degrees, were needed.

Low weight of the car allowed to get a sensational ratio of power to weight – 4.46 kg / hp. Productivity is not everything. Peugeot GTi 270 is equipped with a differential of increased friction type torsen and 19-inch wheels. The front brake discs are 380 mm in diameter and the rear 268 mm. Suspension is lowered at 11m.

A distinctive feature of the 270 version is the unique two-tone color.

Walking

• As a result, the cost of repairing the chassis will remain within reasonable limits.

Petrol engines

• First of all, these are recurring problems with the valve timing belt.
• Additives sometimes help with increased oil consumption, but it is almost impossible to do without repair (about 60,000 rubles).
• In light of this malfunction of the ignition coils (1,000 rubles for analogue and 5,000 rubles for the original) is a trifle, not a problem.
• Despite a number of improvements, there are still complaints about problems with the ignition system, increased oil consumption and oil leaks.
• Sometimes it comes to a comprehensive repair of the engine, which will not be cheap.
• To this it is worth adding premature wear of the chain drive of the valve timing.
• And malfunctions of the ventilation system of crankcase gases lead to oil leaks and oil entering the combustion chamber.
• Another place of leaks is the electromagnetic valve for controlling the gas distribution phases.

Diesel engines

• 6 HDi sometimes has problems with overheating – the computer gives an error P0459.
• The fault is usually eliminated very simply - you need to drill several holes in the body of the fan engine. A similar condition occurs in 2.0 HDi.
• The 5 HDi even had to repair the engine because of the clutter of the chain connecting the camshafts.
• It will be costly to replace attachments and auxiliary equipment.
• However, up to 200,000 km of problems with it usually does not happen.
• It is worth mentioning the need to add additives that help clean the particulate filter (the so-called wet type).
• Only it will allow you to check the level, and after adding - to adjust the state of the liquid.

Transmission

• Repair of the gearshift mechanism is possible without removing the box.
• In addition, the owners faced a malfunction of the power steering, with failures in the operation of the automatic braking system and hanging multimedia.

The second generation 308 is definitely modern, economical, dynamic, functional and safe. As for durability, it all depends on the engine. More profitable will be diesel versions with a mileage of less than 200,000 km.

• Driving: Due to this, the costs of repairing the chassis will remain within reasonable limits.
• Gasoline engines: First of all, these are recurring problems with the timing belt.
• Diesel engines: 6 HDi sometimes has problems with overheating – the computer emits an error P0459.
• Transmission: Transmission control repair is possible without removing the gearbox.
• The GT version: The Peugeot 308 GT offers really good performance, but in the case of the GTi, it’s more paper-based.

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