Hi, My car is a 306 1997 model, is there an easy way to tell whether its the Mark 1 or the Mark 2? (I believe this was the year there was a slight body shape change) TIA
306 Mark1 or 2?
May 27, 2006
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The easiest way is the Mark 2 has hydraulic struts for the bonnet. The Mark 1 has a rod.
The changeover date from Phase I to Phase II was April 1997.
There are many changes (not all obvious), some of are:
Different headlights: Phase II and III are one unit; Phase I has a separate indicator.
Different rear-light clusters: Phase I has a 'corner' shape.
Different grille: Phase II and III have a smooth rather that slatted grille, and newer badge style
Different dashboard layouts too, the most obvious being the odometer: Phase Is are mechanical; II and III have digital.
Several other changes too.
-- sA
Thanks guys - its a Mark 1.
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