Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2003) 1.1 Independence 3d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Who cares. And that's what it says about you.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it, by and large.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I wouldn't but only cos I have a bad back and hip, and the driving position does my no favours. Otherwaise it's the best car I've ever owned. Also, it's unbelievably cheap to run... 50 mpg even when you're caning it, group 2 insurance, £100 car tax and 20,000 mile service intervals. It's almost cheaper than waling everywhere!
What are you likely to buy next?
I'm struggling to find something so good whichwon't screw my back/hip. Will probably settle for something dull like a Golf. Would be buying a Skoda Fabia VR5 if I could afford - 130bhp and 60 mpg.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonable
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Friendly and helpful - but dealers always get their pound of flesh
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Wonderful... as long as your into the fun of punting a car along a twisty road and enjoying the communication as you take it to the limit, and don't get hung up on how fast you're going. It is enormous fun. More communicative than an MX-5 or a Mk2 Golf GTi... need I say more?
What's it like to park?
Good visibility and small dimensions... all it needs is power steering.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
A couple of tiny niggles: Washer pump (replaced free of charge), indicator relay now playing up.
What's most practical about your car?
Surprisingly roomy and refined. I frequently transport myself and 4 other hockey players (plus all our kit) on a 200 mile round trip for awy games)
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
This car doesn't even have power steering... but its all the better for it. Proper driving has never been so much fun at such low speeds!
