Peugeot 309 1.6 GLX 5d (1991/H) Owner Review
-
Economy
Value
Parts not bad. Easy to work on. Fuel economy not the best. Keeps its tyres well, however brakes are always a yearly downfall.
Costs
Cheap car to buy and run. Ideal as a young pearson's hot hatch.
-
On the road
Driving
This one has somehow escaped the public eye. It has no bodyweight hence fun, fun, fun, lots of revs - love it. Corners a bit sloppy - could all be fixed with minor upgrades. A bit uncomfortable on the motorway.
Performance
Poor man's GTi or just someone like me who cant insure a GTi, this car goes well in a straight line! Very well, however bodyroll common on corners.
-
Living with it
Reliability
Good for price. The car takes a lot of stick.
Image
The GLX in gun metal grey has the GTi interiour body colours and front bumper. Stick on some alloys and debadge the back and only the sharp eyed can tell the difference.
Comfort
This is not the car for the Sunday driver.
-
Security and Service
Security
Advise to get an alarm fitted.
Service
Peugeot.
-
Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Water contamination with oil never fixed. Used to conk out and stutter which no mechanic ever put there finger on.
Other
Brakes a downfall.
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