• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Well it's a "Mardi Gras" edition and that is not the best of things to have written on the car, but apart from that I don't really mind.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    They think that it is fine for me to have as a first car. My friends do sometimes take the mickey because it is a "Mardi Gras" edition.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I would definately buy another 106 but not a Mardi Gras edition if I could help it LOL.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I am looking at perhaps a Corsa Sport or Maybe a Peugeot 106 XS. If I push the boat out I may look at getting a 106 GTI or a VW Golf 1.6

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £550

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    It was my first car, I thought it was a cheap bargain and I was right.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Good handling little car, slow for top speed. not really any mid-range power. And the car really struggles up hills. With the small standard wheels it does lose grip around some corners. I think it is something like 0-60 in 13 seconds?

    What's it like to park?

    Parking is fine because it is a small car

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yea ECU needed re-mapping, and I have had a new CV gaitor on the back. I have also had to replace a wheel cylinder which was leaking brake fluid badly! But then again it is 13Years old so...

    What's most practical about your car?

    It is great on fuel, I find that it is also average speed for a 1.1

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    I have upgraded my car to have a premium sound system with upgraded: headunit, speakers, amp and subwoofer