Peugeot 106 1.6 XSi 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
When compared to the VTR, the Peugeot seems very worth the extra money. Less about, better look.
Costs
So far has been very expensive. Petrol goes quick if you start accelerating hard over 3500 revs, but if you can keep uner that without accelerating too hard £5 will do u a good 50miles. New clutch £380, new brakes £50, new inner arches £150… EACH!
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On the road
Driving
I went from driving a Mini to this, and the drive is just as fun, tons of grip all round.
Performance
Accelerates very fast, will surprise a lot of Beemas at lights, top end bout 135-140. Best power comes from bout 3-4000rpm. Great steering, just point and it goes!
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Living with it
Reliability
Wont always start first time, very inaccurate fuel guage, like all Peugeots gets hot quickly but has never overheated.
Image
Very, very cool. Better than a Saxo coz not everyone has got one! Easy to find bodykits, upgrade parts, looks very aggressive from the front with fogs on. Better than a Saxo.
Comfort
Front seats very supportive, people compliment when they get in the car how comfortable they are! Great driving position with everything in easy reach apart from electric windows, switch under the handbrake? what were they thinking?
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Security and Service
Security
As far as I'm aware, ok.
Service
Expensive parts and needs looking after as with any car, but well worth the trouble for the go-kart-like drive!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Clutch, getting hot quickly.
Other
New brakes, lost inner arches on the motorway.
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