Peugeot 309 1986
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy. Found mine was in a much better condition than Astras or Escorts of same value.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average servicing and parts costs. Not much available in scrap yards though.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfortable ride and good dash layout, but uninspiring and noisy.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nippy, but engine is course at high revs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    309 design under-rated. Nice alloys make all the difference!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable ride. Seats could do with slightly more support.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Mine had been broken into for stereo. Locks were weak and no immobilisor or alarm fitted as standard.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never used Peugeot garages.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Not the easiest to work on - breather system can clogg up, check oil filler cap!

    Other

    Spare wheel carrier rusts up so you can't undo bolt. Replace with one from scap yard.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes