Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2003) 1.1 Mardi Gras 5d (1994/M) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Mardi Gras means I don't drive a car for image/fashion. I am minimalistic because it has no working radio fitted. Maybe tight on money, but at £1.17/litre who wouldnt be?!

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

My neighbour likes it, my dad is fond of its economy (66mpg to manchester and back on 97 fuel, this was on 50mph roads tho).

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes because touch wood it has been a good workhorse. 20 miles of city plus 20 of motorway to work gives me 46mpg which can't be bad. I would rather a diesel tho because the 1.1 lacks go in top and is noisy anyway so the diesel would be just as good just better economy.

What are you likely to buy next?

The 1.5d, with 5 doors and a working radio ;). It is meant to manage 76mpg on the motorway which is better than the 58mpg mine is supposed to achieve!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£295

When did you buy the car?

April 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Average deal because it had intermitant problems that cost over £100 and many man hours to fix.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Commute to work 200 miles per week

What was the dealer like?

He was honest in parts, couldnt pull down the price tho

What's it like to drive?

It is ok around the city but can get noisy at speed and 4 speeds means acceleration in top (which is the same as 5th in 5 speeds) hardly exists you just turn fuel into extra noise!

What's it like to park?

easy like it should be

Have you had any problems with the car?

Trouble with immobiliser, crank senser and radiator needed replacing before daily use began

What's most practical about your car?

It is 5 doors, seats 4 adults under 6' with reasonable comfort. very small so parking is easy.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

it is very basic so the nippy performance in 2nd and 3rd really