Peugeot 106 1.6 XSi 3d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
For the performance and comfort of a hot hatch it's very good. Better and quicker than Saxo, without a doubt.
Costs
Parts are fairly cheap if you look round, as quite a few of them are dying, scrap yards can be good!
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On the road
Driving
If you enjoy driving go-karts on the road this is for you! The steering can be a little heavy, but at speed it is very responsive and accurate. Once you get used to it you gain the confidence to throw it into anything at speed and it will stick.
Performance
The quickest 1.6 8v you'll come across. After 4.5 rpm it flies! I blew the gearbox on mine, put a diesel gearbox in and the ratios were amazing!! 75 in 2nd, 105 in 3rd, 130 top end… enough said! Sounds fantastic on the limiter!
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Living with it
Reliability
Now...If you're going to buy this card and drive it hard you will have problems. I did and in 12 months I did head gasket, piston rings, gearbox, clutch, wheel bearings. I had great fun doing it though! If your gonna drive it like a granny buy a 1.1!!
Image
In my opinion they look quite mean. Standard wheels and 60mm drop all round. Classic peugeot styling.
Comfort
The 1.6's have a distinct advantage over the 1.4s here, very nice interior.
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Security and Service
Security
Factory fitted remote alarm and very good keypad immobiliser.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Very willing, but like I said if you screw it, it'll screw your pocket.
Other
FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN.
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