Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2003) 1.1 Independence 3d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I have coffee down my shirt because Peugeot underestimated the importance of cupholders
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all seem to like it Its nothing that particularly stands out Its just the basic model but still looks pretty cool because it has colour coded bumpers instead of the nasty black plastic ones
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but with a bigger engine, it can struggle up some of the steeper hills
What are you likely to buy next?
106 GTI 106 Rallye Polo GTI (00-02) Mini Cooper Ford Fiesta Zetec S etc
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,300
When did you buy the car?
February 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap, Immaculate and only for first car so couldnt be too powerful it was avaliable at the time from a customer and it was a good price for the condition
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not too shabby, pretty quick and handles fairly well, very comfortable and a nice place to be. Heater warms up quickly and is always very warm
What's it like to park?
Not bad Fairly good visibility No P/S but its very light, you hardly notice
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Rear axle (Near-side end bush worn causing alot of wheel wabble) Lambda sensor came out the day after i got it rear break material came away from the shoe itself (and i think the same has happened with the replacement axle, havnt had chance to change to the new breaks from my old axle)
What's most practical about your car?
Seats fold pretty well have carried a full nissan cabstar exhaust in it before now (I know, i was suprised too)
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
There arent any... I guess...seat adjustment?
