Why Are Used Peugeot 307 Cars So Cheap?
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Peugeot 307 used cars are inexpensive primarily because French cars do not retain their value well. Once a car is purchased, it enters a depreciation phase, and the Peugeot 307 has a relatively low resale value, which to some extent reflects its price in the used car market. Common issues with the 307 used model: 1. 2.0 automatic transmission stalling at low speeds: This is the only fault that affects safety. It is believed to be related to fuel quality, and the 2.0 engine's idle speed is generally only around 600 rpm, which is lower than that of other cars. In contrast, the 1.6 engine has a slightly higher idle speed, reaching up to over 700 rpm, and is more adaptable to fuel quality, so there have been no reports of stalling while driving. 2. 1.6 exhaust pipe noise: This issue has never been fundamentally resolved. Currently, the only solution is to replace the ball joint gasket to address the exhaust pipe noise, but the problem tends to recur after some time. This is related to the 1.6 exhaust pipe connection method and the ball joint material. After high-temperature wear removes the original graphite surface layer, metal friction occurs.
I drove a Peugeot 307 for five years before, and there's a good reason why used cars are cheap. This car's fuel consumption is significantly higher than Japanese cars in the same class, easily reaching over 9 liters per 100km in city driving. The rear suspension has inherent design flaws, and tire wear on the rear wheels after 70,000-80,000 km is a common issue. Replacing the rear axle costs 2,000-3,000 yuan. The engine valve cover gasket is guaranteed to leak oil, and it will start leaking again within two years after repair. The power window regulators are bound to fail within 2-3 years, and replacing a motor costs 300-400 yuan. The electrical fault light frequently comes on, and the BSI control module keeps blowing fuses. While maintenance isn't expensive, the high frequency of repairs leads to considerable overall ownership costs, which naturally drives down its resale value.
