Peugeot 308 2016 Allure 1.6HDI

[Jamaker]

I've found an 100k Allure for c.5k and am considering test driving it as I return to the office 2 days a week from the end of this month and need a car for two 35 mile each way 95% motorway journeys.

I hoping someone can tell me the French car lack reliability of reliability rumour is just a myth that doesn't apply to newer cars?
Any one run one of these into old age/ big mileage? or am I setting myself up for a fall?

It's either that or VW golf that's around 1.2k more

[Twig62]

It will be fine and almost certainly more reliable than anything the VAG group produce. The diesel engine is strong, reliable & economical. A good service history is what you want to see.

[Jamaker]

Thanks pretty much what I was hoping. I've read through honest John reviews since starting this thread and they all speak highly of the diesel.

An alternative is a 150k v40 d2 2014 for 500 quid cheaper 🤔

Though I have to say the newer ulez compliant pug ticks my boxes much better. Not that I live near the ULEZ zone but suspect that it may be a factor in my region at some stage in the next 5 years

[Bendo]

The. V40 will essentially be the same engine near enough although an earlier E5 version rather than E6.

Probably comes down to which car you prefer if it's a choice between the two.