It’s actually surprising how many of these 307s are still on the roads, a lot more compared to Meganes and Focus’ of the time

My 307 works so well. No flaws fuel efficient and fast.

Windforce tyres. The tyre of choice favoured by people who love ditches.

These 307's do last forever though. A friend had a 1.6hdi with over 400k on it.

For some reason, this car aged well for me. It's on the market since 2001, and it looks a lot newer than the Megane I/II, the Citroën Xsara or the VW Golf IV

The fact that the car is still going reasonably well after woeful neglect is a credit to Peugeot.

To be honest the 307 as "the worst car in the world" is quite honestly unfair. There are far ghastlier than this and the power of perception is a powerful thing. In fact there are Hondas and Toyotas which did not work as reliably as the 307 when neglected but no one bats an eye. As a car the 307 ticked all the right boxes at it's time. If I were to do that stupid "modern Peugeot driver" skit that TopGear did in my region, it would have all been Toyotas, or their budget brand Perodua. Now come and think of it, maybe I would he doing that soon. 😶‍🌫️

Even in 2021 I still see a lot more of these for sale in a fair condition compared to their contemporaries

When the pug 307 first came out it was European car of the year.

I've been watching this channel for a few years now and this is worlds away from what I'm used to... and I absolutely loved it. What a laugh!

Anyone else remember when the worst car in Britain was anything made at British Leyland?

The 307 is genuinely a really good car!!

Lol I love the sarcastic review. I was waiting for an engine comment like “it’s incredibly eco friendly and fuel efficient, because the engine doesn’t start...”

I’ve owned several 307’s and couldn’t fault them, great cars. 2.0 HDI models were particularly fantastic.. A similar aged Ford Focus would be rotten or else in the scrapyard.. A mk4 Golf was the last good Golf..

This is the SMOOTHEST riding car we had. Best seats too, better than VW’s.

I had a 110 2.0hdi as my first car and loved it. Auto lights, Auto wipers, faster than a 1.2 Corsa and more comfortable too. Not bad for a 600 quid car

I am still driving this car! It was my dad's car and I took it after he bought a new one. It is close to 20 years old now. I ordered a new car this year and I really am trying to enjoy my last months with it. Great car, great on the road.

My family has a peugeot 307 afor 12 years now and nothinf happened to it the deiving is awesome and the turning is imaculate! Idek what yall are doin with yalls peugeot 307 tbh.

This review cracked me up - epic job :)

I can’t look at the front grille of these things without hearing Jeremy Clarkson shouting “MANIAC!”

PMSL mate, top post. I have just got rid of a 2010 Peugeot 308 shit waggon version that was equally as shit. 60,000 miles on the clock and it was slowly dismantling itself. I would commute to work on a bike in the pissing rain rather than drive my shit waggon. It damaged me on a mental scale. The best 307 I have seen on KZfaq was on fire.

The difference between 307 and it's German rivals of the day is that 307's are still around. Probably not up to Golf IV standards of handling, but sturdy mechanicals, cheap servicing and good protection against rust are what matters in the long run.

James. Your reviews have improved significantly since you made this one. So much so, I'm now hooked on watching them and am sampling the older ones I missed first time around. Anyhow, as many of your other commenters have contested, 307s can be great daily drivers. I'm now on my second facelift one, having run the first one for 10 years, both in high trim levels and both with the 1.6 hdi lump. I put it to you that it's time you had another go. Want to take mine out for a spin before they disappear from the roads altogether? Regards, James.

I have a (2007, facelift) 307, 1.6 petrol, over 250.000km and still runs great. Never had any serious issues with it. (Yet) It's not the most fuel efficient car if you got a heavy right foot though.

Hahaha - through the keyhole with James replacing Lloyd Grossman!! - “Who drives a car like this?”

I have a 307 2005 model 1.4 petrol. Never given a moments trouble. Still drives like a new car. Love it.

I have this car 07 as my work car never serviced it starts every time had no trouble at all with it cost 1000 well worth it it's bullit proof not really but it does take some hammer

I've had a couple of these, and I think they're quite good motors overall. Look good too IMHO, and mine were definitely not shitboxes!

“No expense spent on it”🤣

Got a 307 2008 and a bmw 120i e87 msport 2009. The bmw has way more serious issues than the peugeot and both cars are taken care of properly. The bmw leaking coolant, leaky stem valve seals, driver heater core stopped working. The stereo lcd screen can't take the heat and start going blank. That bmw is a piece of shit of a design while the peugeot drives perfect only changes are wear and tear consumables. After changing the peugeot's clutch and fly wheel the car is a very good drive and zippy.

That was so hilarious. 😂😂😂 Also, nice shirt. Also, nice of you to have cleaned it!

I loved mine. I did 50'000 miles on my well hammered example. It went to the scrappier with 230,000 miles and the engine running perfect,but massively rusted inner and outer sills.

Really enjoy your videos guys. This had me howling! Also where on earth did you get your camper shirt from!? Amazing 😂

Had a Peugeot 307xsi since new, for last 18.5 years. Been pretty reliable. Most things are easy to fix, passenger window not working is the driver window unit failure and easy to replace, dimmed multi function display lights is easy to fix.

Good thing about the xsi is that comes with auto wipers, auto lights and auto fold mirrors. It was the most advanced mainstream car at the time, only a merc s class came with some of those features

This was the first Jay Em video I ever Watched. Brilliant introduction to the channel

That black stuff on the roof is tar deposit from the road as some numpty has never cleaned it. Wash off with a jet wash, if stud don use a iron fallout cleaner. Don’t forget to re wax it afterwards

This is one of the best car you can get for less than 3000€. It's also really cheap to drive, insure and maintain. It's ployvalent you have room for 4-5 peoples and a large trunk. It's not the most powerful car but with 110hp it's enought for the everyday use. I understand that you can find it boring. It's not a car for car lovers but car users. That's why many of theses are still on the roads.

I liked straight after you called it an adorable shit box 😂

The car might have belonged to your mate’s mother but it’s blindingly obvious the car has been driven into the ground. I own a 307 petrol 1.6 it’s my second car. The 307 is one of the most reliable cars I’ve ever owned. I service the car regularly. It starts first time every time all weathers. Peugeot make a great engine and manufacture engines for other car manufacturers including jaguar and Land Rover. Next time you choose to knock a car’s credibility why not find one that’s been looked after and clearly serviced regularly.

I've got a 2005 1.6 hdi.its immaculate and absolutely love it.

I suddenly had an urge to watch a video on a 307, and your video came up first and I have to say you have come a long away in production and presenting so keep up the good work! The swearing cheapened this video for me btw 😂

I just hate unloved cars :( And the sad difference is that a Bimmer/Audi etc, usuallly get bucketloads more money spent on them..

Good review, LOL'd at the "rapie" or "rapier" ha ha

Great video...I happen to own one of those(automatic version) and it's stuck in park..may you be please tell me how to manually disingage the safety shift lock...

So it's not just the Germans than have amazing car technology.....The self-cleaning boot lid and auto-folding seats are genius! :-D Why haven't other makes followed suit?

Funny video! I remember my friends parents buying one of these brand new when I was a child, I was extremely jealous when my mum just had a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt Glxi, now I would adore a Colt and wouldn't dare look at a 307 twice haha

Pre-bolloxed. Accurate video

good idea and funny vids!

All it needs now is 4 proper tyres and it could *potentially* be a little bit fun.

i have one i bought it in 2012, and now it is five years on me. i must to say i didn't have any problems with it. the only thing i invest in him is standard service. and the car is old.. it's 2002 production.

its a damn shame too, i remember the good memories of my 307, wish it was awd though

These type of videos are my favorite. Laughed the whole time.

still better then the new top gear, keep up the good work

I must say James, there was far too much swearing in this post from five years ago. .... I'm glad you have corrected your narration on newer reviews thankfully !! .... I guess you were just starting your KZfaq channel back then, and I'm pleased to report they are far more family friendly now.

Compared to new 2022 it still looks modern. Drives really well. Truck like brakes. Super economic 1000 km a thankful. Pretty quick when you need it to be 120bhp two ltr HDI DSL. Had it Twelve yrs or so now . Visits the Pug dealer for service every year. Your review of a non serviced un kept disaster is valid to every make every automobile on the planet. It's never seen a service for years by the look of it. Your kidding right?? T

This car currently has MOT till October 2019. Brake discs as advisories. Not in bad shape at all.

1:05 You almost had it pronounced like a real Frenchy. Forget the E at the end and you're good. :) I loved the random car features, notably the self-folding backsit (though, it might just be the locking system not locking up by itself -did you try locking it by hand and then test if it was still folding upon breaking ?) And thanks for the comprehensive review. It's rare nowadays to find someone who doesn't just bash those cars for the sake of bashing French cars...

Lol, enjoyed that comprehensive review :)

I've got a 307 sport and i love it

Turns out there are no bad cars anymore. Soggy handling and average dynamics but still going after being abused (or at least not loved) for most of its life I’d happily run that if it was a freebie, I’d have to put some decent tyres on though!

My 2.0 litre is actually ok. It is quite zippy and although 15 years old only has 55k miles and does not rattle and keeps on going on and on. WIth a new set of konis and a bit of chip remapping it may make an ok weekend track machine. Finally, I think that the shape is simple and lasts the time.

I hope Jay can review this car again, obviously a far better well cared unit.

My family purchased a 2.0L sedan version in 2005

Thanks fr that review 😂I’m now rushing to buy 307😜

Future classic for sure !

Had one for years and can confirm most of everything works ok, had bmw and vw early 2000 with fatal engine failure and miserable electronics, if you look after this cars right they are actually good cars despite reputation 😊

With a shirt like that, no wonder Clovis went to New Zealand‼️😎😎😎

Good review. Just out of interest, how much did they charge for the wash and valet?

I did own this one and it was a blast to drive too 😥

306 gti was excellent, 307 was the beginning of disaster for peugeot

I think we need a review on the series 1 Citroen C3?

“Pre bolloxed” fucking cracked me up!! Nice vid!

Excellent. That's it. Excellent. If I still had my Vauxhall Signum, I'd invite you to review it - Almost the polar opposite of the 307... I think it actually looked good, it had all the leather, electric doo-dahs, etc. and was a comfy, clean and pleasant place to be. But barely ran. And when it did, it drank petrol like a staggering drunk and covered ground at about the same speed. Never again.

note wrong we peugeot's that's why ford and even bmw use peugeot diesel engines best to this day

We've got the 1.4s 8 valve yes eight valve! In good condition but the electrics are shocking (so is the launch lol) Mrs loves it but she's learning to drive at the moment.

In very good nick compared to mine. Mine is a 2003. Many people in NZ admire my car. Has been reliable comfortable seats survived head first in ditch with rear end raised. I call it Herbie .at moment has ground to a halt must repair crank shaft pulley. Good heaters Has served me well. Not the easiest cars to work on

Ahh my day to day drive. I fucking love this car. I rev it to 7000 and it yells so well. Nothing wrong with it :D

My dad had the 2001 model, sold it in 2013. Wasn’t the most reliable car. But I grew up with it and still miss it. It wasn’t fast, you could hear every bolt shaking while driving 200+/- knh. But it was a nice car to drive in and it was very comfy. Not as the c6 and 607 tho.

My mum has a peugeot 307 estate and we have looked after it. Its comfortable its clean and its reliable.

I love your personality 😂😂😂😂😂. So funny

Jay the new 508 looks really rather interesting. Possibly the car to pull Peugeot out of the 307 era of absolute shite.

I'm guessing that Lotus still aspire to get their fit and finish up to 2002 Peugeot standards! 😉

Those "country roads" are my roads to work. Great roads to throw and car round. Even my Lupo haha

I always wonder how cars get to this point...I mean, some 15 years ago someone spent a rather large portion of their income to buy this car new - and almost instantly neglected it. Even if you do not care for cars at all...I’m not a particular sucker for sinks, bookshelves or pillows either, yet I clean, repair or wash them every now and then?! On a side note I found the 307 when new a rather good car, especially considering all the space, decent engines and available features you could get for your money. Only downfall was that the head- and taillights would constantly blow out...watch for it: Every single one you see has at least one blown out light!

Take it around the Nurburgring. Would be a very funny video

Harsh. Petrol, manual = Simple, low cost motoring.Awesome run around car.

I like my 307 does the Job burns a small bit of oil but sure keep it topped up

rapier. more rapie? XD

Well as it's confession time i should say i bought one of these cars as something to deal with winter. Same spec, same age, and similar mileage. I have to say there is a measure of logic in doing just the bare minimum to keep them running- simply because they are still just as grisly with 4 matching tyres and clean bodywork! Making one smart is akin to having an uber-expensive respray on a 1980's Beetle- you are still only left with a Beetle- and an empty wallet, at the end. I can't say i spent too much buying the thing as it was a sensible 350GBP, and the seller was honest. I knew it was a shed, he knew it was a shed; nuff said. The engine sounds nice, i agree with that one. On mine it doesn't do a lot until you get over 3,200rpm, i thought this was camshaft design related (and 16valve sluggishness) but this, i think, is only part of the story- it also appears the logic systems for the ignition timing and the injection pulses make up their own mind of what they should be doing, which is sometimes independent of coolant temp, ambient temp, vacuum, throttle position, engine speed and all the other factors which you would hope they act on! The switch stalks behind the steering wheel sit in a computer assembly called a DAVCOM 2000, which sounds like a cut-price Terminator.. come to think of it, it does seem to have the purpose of killing humans, as when the indicator spigot wears- which it does very quickly- a right hand indication doesn't just cancel, it flicks over to a left hand indication- at staggered junctions this means someone pulls out in front of you, and you crash. I fixed this problem straight away, £5 spigot off ebay, power off, airbag off, davcomm off, change spigot and reassemble. Reverse gear is rather flimsy on these cars; it is easy to loose or chip a tooth and once this has happened it can jump out of gear and chip the next tooth along if you're not careful. You have to hold it in reverse to be sure. Not as easy as it sounds.. The one time that the car simply refused to start, the problem was the crankshaft position sensor having gone high resistance. This meant no ignition, no fuel injection, you are walking home. There is, of course, no double redundancy, if it fails you are stuck. I crushed the old one to see if corrosion had caused it, and it was nice and shiny.....so why has a 500ohm coil of wire round a magnet failed in use..? It could be that it couldn't stand being attached to a Peugeot any more and committed suicide. The castings for the exhaust manifold are routinely of poor quality. Mine was cracked and having fitted a s/h one i expected the new lambda sensor and leak-free manifold to cure the kangaroo take-offs. Did it? Did it bottoms. To reliably pull away sharpish you still need 1,800rpm to avoid lurching like a 12 year old car thief. Did i mention these cars get through an unseemly amount of bulbs? The multi-function display defaults to German at random times, and the after-market radio had to be removed as it got engaged in an insoluble argument with the BSI whereby the radio simply decided to switch on at 0300 a la Christine, and flatten the battery. If you sneeze near the car the Eco Mode activates, but this is 'normal'. Oh god- the car still actually works after 2yrs- i may have to give it the Christine treatment simply in order to kill it. It's a tryer, i'll give it that..

The 307 is a good little car like all cars they need maintaining the one in the video clearly hasn’t. In fact it looks like mad max has been driving it.

"It came... Pre -bolloxed" 2:09, I liked purely for that Gem!

About as "Rapie" as those gloves mate 🤣 just kidding ;)

I had a 2005 1.4 16 valve 307 for my first car when i passed my test i loved it i was sad to scrap it lol🤣

I have a 307 2006 model, looks amazing but has issues

I could not ignore the rear tyre. Some dog probably urinated on it. Even the dogs are slightly biased against the poor little Peugeot.... :-)

Haha hilarious. My first ever car was 307 sw that my uncle gave to me on my birthday. Has over 350 000 km on it

Shame Peugeot doesn't make anymore sturdy Cars like the 504 or sporty like the 306 GTI 6

Hahahaha that REAR WIPER I'm fucking crying hahaha

That's what happens to every car if you don't take care of it... I've had a 307 and it was very good, but when I had money problems I couldn't afford to take care of it anymore and I slowly watched it die unfortunately...