1988 Peugeot 309 Rio (XE) review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering universal joint at 110k and valve clearances need adjusting every 30k to keep noise down.
Front tyres wear evenly after tracking optically set.
Water requires topping up every month.
Brake disks at 80k.
New handbrake cable and brake pipes in recent MOTs.
Rust on bonnet and tailgate.
General comments?
Now at 120k, the early service history has paid off in reliability, but I have to keep an eye on things. Car is good fun to drive, handles very well. Interior is basic and could be more comfortable, but the car was cheap to buy secondhand.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 29th August, 1999 |