Peugeot 309 1986
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, very underatted Hot Hatch, which is now getting collectable

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Basic mechanics, no silly gadgets, cheap to maintain

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent handling, better balanced than 205GTi

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good all the way through the rev range

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down in 8 years

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You either love it or hate it, but there isn't one on every street corner

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not good on long journeys

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No good compared to modern standards, get it well immobilised

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Peugeot dealers are excellent, always helpful even if you only need a mudflap badge

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No leaks or rattles after 147,000 miles

    Other

    Heater not as hot as it used to be

    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