Peugeot 106 1.1 Zest 3d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap as chips! Go for a one year old, 12,000 mile job though rather than new. Picked mine up for £4800 - should be £6700 new! 11 months old, 12k miles. Good value!
Costs
Generally good. Fuel costs fine. Had a bit of a problem and got a thorough service (i.e. everything!) done at 36k miles - cost me £280.00 plus VAT! Last service at 48k however was only £70.
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On the road
Driving
Handling wise. Can be fun, especially in the wet on roads that the driver knows. Picked up some tricks from its big brother Gti, I think. Feels very nervous though sometimes. Poor brakes!
Performance
Slowish pickup. Sometimes feels very tired on motorway and revs high, but other times feels very nippy. Affected by cheap petrol and heavy passengers I think. 3 or more passengers and it struggles a bit.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only had one problem. Left it parked on a hill for 4 days with next to no petrol and wouldn't start. AA man couldn't even start it. Towed me and then it went ok. £270 service followed. Fine in the morning.
Image
Not great. Not got alloys or body coloured bumpers. Get the usual 'car-ism' attitude from other drivers assuming it's a little car with no power. Not completely true - eats Saxos and Puntos for brekkie.
Comfort
Ok-ish. Seats can be a bit uncomfy. After 2 hours driving, say, my back starts to hurt and I'm only 20! Get a CD player - the tape player isn't great, but speakers are good.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm, immobiliser or deadlocks. Buy a stoplock. Boot lock broke and had to be replaced - needed a new key so therefore got 2 now. Peugeot couldn't syncronise existing key to fit new barrel for me.
Service
Some dealers fine, others very poor. E.g. when serviced, one dealer wanted me to insure the courtesy car myself! Not good! Avoid big dealer groups although Perrys are good. Caledonia poor!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine ok. Mine's as fresh as a daisy after 56k miles. Expect another 30k of hassle free drive out of it.
Other
Only going to sell it as I'm a car fan and am going to upgrade to a 1.6 GTI. Basic, but great 1st car!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes