Peugeot 106 (1991 – 2003) – occasion video & advice

Posted on 12-05-2016 to 16:00 by CasperH – 57 Comments”

Yep, it’s been thirteen years ago that this small cart is out of production. But yet, we see this trolley still drive a lot, how does the Peugeot 106 as a used car?

Nearly 2.8 million pieces were built: the Peugeot 106 was a popular car that was launched in the autumn of 1991. The first 1.0 and 1.1 engines were even equipped with a carburetor, but who were after a year, replaced by engines with direct injection. After the 106 mid 2003 production went, there was, briefly, not a replacement. In 2005, the Peugeot 107 on the market as a replacement. Incidentally, shares the 106 almost all of its genes with the Citroen Saxo. The car was to get as three – and five-door. In early 1996, it was the 106 gefacelift.

The best performances were the GTi and the Rallye. The latter in particular has become a kind of cult status achieved, if spartan hatchback. Not alloy but steel wheels. No air conditioning, no electric windows and, therefore, a weight of 825 pounds. The Phase 1 had a 101 hp 1.3, the Phase 2 was a 1.6 with 103 hp. The GTi was a bit more powerful with 120 horsepower under the hood and it was also a lot faster, but in terms of driving pleasure do the Rallye is certainly not for the GTi under thanks to its lower weight and spartan character. With the previously mentioned facelift was also the Rallye Phase II geïntroduceed.

Offer on marketplace
Despite his age, there are still almost 500 106 messages on Marketplace. Diesels are rare, there are only ten. Are you looking for a vending machine then you must be prepared to search, because there are somewhat more than twenty.

Much cheaper, you will not be able to start driving a car: around 300 euro you will have a 106 on the sidewalk. The best part 106 messages cost about 4000 euros. A few Rallye or GTi in top condition is even more expensive offered.

Pros

• Good handling characteristics, as well as non-Rallye or GTi.
• Cheap to buy.
• Cheap driving.

Issues

• The seating position is not optimal, you’re not right behind the wheel.
• The pedals are close to each other, in a tight footwell. This may happen that you have multiple pedals at the same time serves, especially if you have bigger shoes.
• At the driedeurs models is the mechanism of the folding front seats is still once piece, so make sure everything is working properly. Also Check the wiring under the seat is not damaged by the glijdmechanisme.
• If you would like a vending machine: you get three gears. But hey, zero to 100 in 17 seconds, and again.
• The spare tire hangs under the car and was popular with the base. So Check whether the wheel is still there underneath!
• Rust: check the krikpunten, sills, kofferbakranden, under the ECU / fuse box and in the wheel wells. Also Check under the mats and in the trunk under the lining or there is no water / rust.
• The coolant of the 1.5 diesels must regularly be replaced.
• The 1.5 diesels consume more voorbandjes than average by the weight in the nose.
• The 1.5 diesel should not be too much oil, the cylinder liners damage.
• On the rear axle, there is often clearance on the bearings. You can wheel really crooked see, this is a very common ailment.

For the 106 Rallye / GTi / XSi is subject to the following considerations:

• Instead of tapping the engine with the 8V kleppenstellen, with the 16V this is usually due to faulty valve puchrods caused.
• The cylinder head is leaking, sometimes a little oil. A little sweating is not bad, but it should not be too much. Usually leaks they left in the distribution chain.
• If you like the gas or hard acceleration and you see the try violently to move, then your engine mounts need replacing.

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