1991 Peugeot 309 GLD review from India
"Nice to look at, practical to run, solid"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rubber boots for the drive shaft had to be replaced as they had cracked.
Left side steering tie-rod end broke, replaced.
Front windshield has developed a crack due to flying stone, has to be replaced.
General comments?
Very sturdy, almost like the Hindustan Ambassador (nee Morris Oxford of 1957) still made in India. I have driven it through slush, mud, dust, crater size potholes etc., in the Indian rural hinterland.
The XUD9 1.9 Diesel engine is still going very strong after 158000 km and pulls away and away each time.
Have touched 130 Kph on a stretch of highway here (very rare occurrence in India, what with cattle, camel carts, wandering villagers, dogs, bicyclists etc. on the best highway).
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 152000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 158000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 15th September, 2002 |