Peugeot 309 1986
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    £500 for an immaculate motor, bargain!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not a lot considering its age

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drove like a car should,no power steering or abs, you can tell exactly what's happening

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Like a rocket for a 1.4, quicker than an XR3 down a country road!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A bit dodgy if you give it some stick, sometimes the timing of the engine would mess up but its fine after its cooled down a bit. No other problems

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not a babe magnet but i liked it. Looks good with GTI alloys and body coloured bumpers

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very comfy GTI interior

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No-one pinched it, but who wants to pinch a 309?!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nought from independant trader

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None

    Other

    New drive-shafts and all new brakes, not problems, the parts just wore out with age

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes