Hello,
We purchased our 307cc 2.0 petrol October 2006, Brand New.
A quick heads up for those considering this car, we have had the following issues to date:
- Anti Roll Links needed replacing. When this section broke it sounded as if a cricket ball was clanging around in a metal tin unter the car. 3 days without car as a result of garage time.
- Left boot light and left rear lights decide randomly to stop working. They sometimes take shots each, and others they stop working together. There are odd occassions where both work fine.
- About a month ago, our roof mechanism decided it was hungry and therefore proceeded to eat the interior shell of the boot. It destroyed the entire back casing which keeps the roof mechanics out of view / harm. About half way throught its lunch, the roof decied it had eaten enough and wanted a sleep - the bugger refused to budge, we ended u prequiring AA roadside assistance to close the lid.
- Our gearstick wobbles like hell in any gear now, and when in 1st or reverse, we often have to re-engage the gear and clutch as the first time you go into the gear it often fails. I think both the gears and clutch are screwed.
- We have a constant "Oil Level Warning" each time we switch the engine on, even though our Oil levels are fine.
- The headlights are next to useless at nighttime, I really have to use the maximum beam and foglights unless I am happy with a 1.5 to 2 metre view of the road ahead (TOTAL).
- The roof has leaked and all window seals needed replaced, needing 4 days back with Peugeot to sort.
- The electric window controls stopped working, required a mechanic to fix.
- Chairs have come of runners, again requiring a mechanic to fix.
- The handbrake already travels the full distance.
- It goes through an absolute alarming amount of petrol. I think averages around 27 miles to the gallon.
Man there are others, some not mechanical, such as the 2 month delay in delivery of our new car.
We do love the car having said all that. It looks good, seems to drive well, is extremely comfortable, and the roof is a real cool feature on the hot days...not sure if its worth the pain though.
Any other CC owners out there torn between a love for their car and a hatred for the constant mechanical attention it needs?
Gary and Claire. (PS - My new Lotus Elise 111r was delivered to the showroom yesterday, these problems may suddenly be insignifified (dodgy word, copyright Gary W)!