Peugeot 309 1.9 Style 5d (1991/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value for money - a budget banger!
Costs
Cheap to run. Excellent fuel economy - can get 60mpg with a light right foot.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well, but steering is heavy and engine is noisy at high speeds.
Performance
Fairly quick despite no turbo, but needs pushing hard - especially when tackling hills.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable. No major problems.
Image
Dated image. Not the best looking car around.
Comfort
Pretty comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
Very poor, but not many people would want to nick this old banger!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Slight oil leak due to worn camshaft seal.
Other
Occasional rumbling drive shafts after a long high speed motorway thrash.
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