1989 Peugeot 309 GLX review from UK and Ireland
"Bullet-proof and indestructable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not much considering the age and miles.
Rear brake cylinder (1).
Front brake calliper (1).
Handbrake cable.
Brake pads and exhaust.
A flying rock broke the windscreen.
Needed a new fuel pump to cure WOT misfire.
Short in engine wiring loom burned some important cables (ignition, starter motor and alternator). Sounds bad, but costs nothing to fix if you can solder!
The tappets go rattly after about 5,000 miles, but you can ignore them for another 10,000 miles 'till the noise gets unbearable!
General comments?
The first car I've ever owned that's gone significantly over 100k. It still feels "tight" and is good for another 100k.
Reasonable performance and good economy.
Comfortable enough for long motorway journeys.
The cabin is a bit tacky, but the seats are comfortable and the controls all work well.
I'm so impressed, I just bought a 406 to keep it company. That's nice too.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 92000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Previous car | Talbot Alpine |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2000 |