1996 Peugeot 106 XS ( in at the deep end )

Did think i might do that with the 106 the first time that happened!! that said hire cars always drive the best

Even if it's a Chevrolet Matiz, Kia Picanto etc.. or something awful like that!!!

Hi slacky, I did sell this one a while back as at the time I needed a bigger car But last year I replaced it with another 106, unfortunately despite the early face lift cars coming out in 1996. This one I bought is from 2002, so a bit too new for RR.

This is the only pic I have of it on my computer, looking dirty and unloved when I first got it!



When I first got it, it had no spare wheel and a missing wheel bolt! But for a £250 car, with a long MOT I've bought worse lol

I've done a fair bit to it with my brothers help, a rear bumper replacement. A new heater motor, oh and respraying the underside of the boot floor as you do!! In addition I had to get a mechanic friend to help, as the head gasket leak had been bodged. With a rag stuffed in behind the cambelt cover, and silicon-ed where the leak was!! So a new head gasket, cambelt & water pump has been fitted. Also it's had a new center & rear exhaust, plus a full service.

Next job for me is to replace the floor carpet, and one of the wheel arch liners as it's cracked. And tidy some wiring under the bonnet, as well as a clean of the engine bay.

I like to keep busy, and this car has given me more confidence to try and do more myself in future.

I've certainly got enough projects, so I won't be sort of work. Eventually I'd like to get another pre 1996 106, either another XS or XSi if I can find a good one. But this one is keeping me busy, along with the Fiat's!!