Peugeot 309 1986
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What you would expect for an 11 yr old car?

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No worse than many newer complex Japanese imports.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still grinning when walking to or from the carpark!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Much better than 81Kw suggests on paper!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nothing major to 61K miles. Niggly starter problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    New Zealand locals still impressed.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Has great handling, ride, comfort. What else needed?

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not as issue here - too conspicuous a car.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Came back from out of town service with radiator leak.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Blown rocker cover gasket. radiator leak and hoses.

    Other

    Broken suspension tower bolt.

    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