1989 Peugeot 309 GTi review from UK and Ireland
"One of the best handling cars for the money!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Manifold cracked around one branch (a new one was £56 not Peugeot!!!), due to engine torque converter being worn.
Downpipe flange - backbox corroded and replaced (new downpipe - £60); tyres - especially fronts; new discs @ 98'000 and pads, plus a lot of oil!!!
General comments?
These cars get very thirsty for oil, especially at high mileages. Due to complex and unnecessary breather pipes!!
Power steering is well adjusted and while I have had the car it has outperformed an RS turbo and also the smaller brother of the 309, the 205 GTi!!! 130mph has been known to be achieved and 0-60 in around 8 secs is not unheard of!! Better to go for the Goodwood as they have come down in price - or if a standard is sought, go for the ones with a full compliment of front fogs that work and an earlier type with the old shape (black spoiler), as these will not have a catalytic converter - slightly more frugal and cheaper to run!!! You won't find a cheaper car with the performance and handling as standard!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort XR3i |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2000 |