1988 Peugeot 309 XR review from Denmark
"Better than you expect from the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A lot of the electrical system failed: rear wipers, turn indicator, cabin light...
On the seats the neck protection is not high enough for me (185cm).
Rear front brakes was blocked because a small rubber protection against salt from the road was missing.
The carburator need regular cleaning because of the oil damp intake above the top of it.
You have to know exactly what type of spare part you need for your model. For example there are 7 different types of brakes to choose from.
General comments?
My best and most reliable car ever! Starts every morning, also at the winter cruise to Norway.
Nothing has ever gone wrong on that car that I couldn't fix with things I just happen to have with me. It is lovely and simple.
Spare parts are very cheap and used parts are almost given away.
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  | A classic in the making |
| An effective stealth machine |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 180000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 205000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Polo |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2001 |