Peugeot 309 1986
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Brilliant cheap family runabout.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap to buy; some parts are expensive though.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fun and lively to drive. Corners smoothly.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad for a 1.6 of this age.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No big problems. Little electrical faults really.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    80s basic styling. The only Peugeot not by Pininfarina!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable for all the family.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Easy to break into but who would - apart from a GTi?

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    OK but not amazing - probably due to age of the car.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Nothing apart from problems with bad maintenence by previous owner.

    Other

    Minor electical faults.

    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