Peugeot 309 (1986 - 1993) 1.3 Style 3d (89) (1991/H) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes because they're practical, easy to work on and fun to drive. For a 20 year old car its great.
What are you likely to buy next?
Hopefully a 309 GTI.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£500
When did you buy the car?
August 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
The car is almost 20 years old and has only done 74,000, body and interior are in mint condition, one owner from new and a full documented Peugeot service history. Not bad for £500.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Fan of this model, easy to work on, reasonably cheap to run.
What was the dealer like?
Very good, no problems. Bought the car online through ebay, car as described.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The 1.3 talbot engine is surprisingly spritely if a little noisy, great in town and can hold its own on the motorway. Holds the road well and is fun to drive.
What's it like to park?
No power steering so can be heavy to park but good visibility all round.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Touch wood no. This is my third 1.3 309 and I've always found them to be reliable sturdy little cars.
What's most practical about your car?
The monstrous boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
No gadgets on this model, you get wheels and an engine and thats your lot.
