Peugeot 309 1986
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great first car - dead cheap to buy and run.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very slow and noisy. Pulls away, but once you get going you need to throw an anchor out of the window to make you stop.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Performs like a milk float with a turbo.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Make sure you've always got enough change for the bus.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Looks and sounds more powerful than it is - turns a lot of heads (not sure if that's a good thing).

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok if your popping down the shops.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Non-existent. Left it unlocked loads of times and always came back to find it there.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Small but very noisy. Loads of oil leaks and damp. Alternator never charges the battery.

    Other

    Great car. Would definitely buy one again.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No