Peugeot 106 1.4 XSi 3d (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Quite an old car now, but amazing value and performance. It's fairly rare and also unknown, so bargains can be had if you look long enough.
Costs
Fuel consumption ok bearing in mind it's a high-revving car. Parts relativley cheap. Services a rip-off, though.
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On the road
Driving
An exciting and enjoyable car to drive. Rock-solid suspension makes cornering easy at any speed, but becomes slightly uncomfortable (more for passengers the driver always has a grin!) on long drives or bumpy roads.
Performance
Very good for a car of this size... most won't believe it has 100bhp due to the weight and size of the car. Good acceleration, lovely inside growl but outside fairly quiet. Motorway driving not ideal due to high revs (3.5k at 70mph = noisy!)
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Living with it
Reliability
Okay. Bodywork has issues due to metallic paint. ECU is pretty dodgy as is Lamda sensor. Engine/gearbox etc sound.
Image
I like it.
Comfort
No problems or issues from a driver's point of view... pedals are a little too close together, though.
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Security and Service
Security
Not very good at all. The car is favoured by joyriders due to size and power so be careful, locks are naff and that's all your protection.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
A few electrical problems, i.e. central locking doesn't lock boot, electric mirrors didn't work, ECU gives lumpy idle and poor 1st time start and a general earth fault... apart from that, ok though :P
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes