1990 Peugeot 309 GTi review from UK and Ireland
"A fast fun car that's big enough for the family"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter motor solenoid was sticking at 55000 miles.
Distributor not fully advancing at 64000 miles.
General comments?
I love this car and will never sell it.
It handles like a dream and is quick enough to have fun without being dangerous.
It has been very reliable, but it is starting to show some problems with wear and tear with a reconditioned rear beam being required last year, and a new radiator this year.
Build quality is not that bad, but they do suffer from minor rattles and brittle plastic parts.
The cabin noise is fairly high, but my K&N induction filter makes things worse. I do not mind the noise as it tells you what the car is doing.
Spares are very expensive, but are good quality in general.
Service charges from a main dealer are high, but my car is serviced by Skip Brown Cars in Cheshire, a superb independent, rally acclaimed dealer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 fuel injected Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90785 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 309 |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2001 |