Thinking of buying a 106? What to look for. post links/details here for advice

[tim1981]

hi,

i want to buy a 106 gti to as a track car. is there a buyers guide? what's best to go for? i'm after wanting to spend about £1500 on 1, nothing to special, it'll be ripped and stripped right away.

also, whats best for suspension? brakes and the engine mods?

any advice would be good.

[rushy_23]

Dont really know what to look out really for, besides the usual like any misfire
in the engine, engine oil, not overheating, gearbox not plastered in oil!

106s dont tend to rust as much as other cars as the bumpers and arches are
plastic. I know the drop links can go quite easily on these cars, have a listen
out for them when test driving. Mashed driveshafts, syncros in the gearbox
may be damaged in higher mileage ones.

Cant really think what else mate.


Mods wise, first off suspension I would recommend Bilstien Sprintine shock
absorbers all round and maybe some custom poundage spings if its for track.

Brakes you will want a minimum of GTi6 brakes up front, a nice set of 4 pots
would be better but they will cost you double what the GTi6 set will cost!

Engine mods, well best way to get power out of the 1.6 16v is easily a
manifold (either 421 or 41 will do, not a great lot of difference) full system,
exhaust (Pugsport are a good choice!), air filter (want an enclosed one really),
ported and polished head, nice set of cams (Catcam 708s are supposed
to be really good) then after all that a remap will be needed to get the adjust
the timing. Wont cost you thousands for all that lot really. In an ideal world
a turbo or throttle bodies would be awesome but they cost.

[tim1981]

thankyou, thats sound advice!

[Tony]

for track the suspension has to be grpN billies and some custom springs :)

[Mitch106]

I got the Blisten Sprintlines on mine, pugsport exhaust with sports cat and a SS manifold and a closed airfilter and waiting for the cash to cam it and skim 'n polish the head! But seems pretty good otherwise!

[Darior]

Hello people,

I'm new to the forum and I need some help.
I want to buy 106 1.6 16v so I'm asking if you could tell me what I need to look for on the car.
I'm new to Peugeot world, are there any common problems on that model, if you have some advice please tell me.

The car I'm looking for is '97 GTI, seller says that it has everything except leather. What is standard equipment for that model?

thanks

[mikey_b]

same as any other gti, all u are missing is the half leather interior (which also has rear headrests that look sweet)

[RobShaw]

Yeah. the 97 will come with cloth interior, a key pad immoboliser and bumper strips down the door.

in 98, the sacked all that off, and got half leather/alacantara seats and got rid of the keypad.

You will have a different sunroof, to the later models, make sure its not leaking.

good luck.
what color are you look at getting?!

rob

[peedee]

Check the sunroof isn't leaking and that the cam covers arent leaking.

When you get there, check all around the cam covers and engine for oil. If there isn't any, thats good, but the owner may have just wiped it off. Take it out for a test drive (a good few miles) then check it again when you get back.

[Darior]

Thanks guys, I'll check what you all said, this one is in red colour...

[rousey106]

I found this for sale, looks a smart motor - (my 106 mardi gras 1995 has just packed in), is it worth a purchace. (its says yellow, but its gold in the picture ive seen) I was thinking about a quiksilver, but because of the age/price of this car should i snap it up? Cheers, Simon

2003 03 Reg PEUGEOT 106 1.1 Independence
3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 35,000 miles, Yellow. Computer, Driver airbag, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser, Radio/Cassette. Insurance Group:3, £1,695.

[Gord]

Good price for an 03 with only 35k. Any pictures of it?

[Scootymad]

Hmmm, sounds a good deal

[gozzer]

Yeh it kinda sounds too good to be true if you ask me...
i'd go and look at it if i were you, but take someone with you who really knows their stuff sot hey can check it all out.
But do you really want a gold pug, i'm not too keen on them myself.
I'd join the quicky gang if i was you :p :D

[roony]

If its the one in Peterborough, (and it sounds like it is), it's utter rubbish. It is accident repaired, although to look at it you wouldn't beleive it has been repaired. Steer well clear!

[Smiff]

Just got a good one on a Y plate, and that was only just under that. If no damage or shoddy repair, then buy it! Though if roony is right, i wouldnt bother!

[Tim]

hey simon, my mate danny was thinking of getting that one if its the one off auto trader, but his dad is saying must be something up with it. if u want a 2003 tho get my monster!!

[rousey106]

If its the one in Peterborough, (and it sounds like it is), it's utter rubbish. It is accident repaired, although to look at it you wouldn't beleive it has been repaired. Steer well clear! hi, thanks for your reply, yes its the one from peterborough, how do you know its accident repaired? cheers

[roony]

I phoned him up to ask about its condition and history and he told me it was in great condition, no dents/scratches etc and was clear on history. On the strength of this i drove about 50 miles to look at it.

I could have swung for the lying tw@t when i saw the state of it, Looked like someones taken a cricket bat to every pannel! When i got hold of the joker selling it he said in his best english (not first language) that he wouldn't have said that on the phone as his was damaged repaired. Sounded very similar to me though!

If it was anywhere near as good a bargain as it sounds it would have gone the first day it was advertised.

[fessen]

lol, unlucky man, im looking for a quiksilver atm. Good luck on the search :)

[rousey106]

thanks for that, would have been a 90 mile drive for me! lol

[pow]

Im going to view a gti today is there anything I should watch out for?
Im going to HPI it as a precaution.

Hopefully have some pics later and be a proud owner

[shaun 106 gti]

check the enigine etc,check paint work,even if hpi is clear still could ov been in a smash.

[R191 CVC]

Hi and welcome dude

Headgasket, check oil and water, make sure it isnt mixed etc. rear engine mounts go but isnt a problem,..can get a uprated one for 50 pound.

Just stupid bits really, like leaking sunroofs (if it has one) Door retainer straps sticking when the doors fully opened.

Alarm sensors tend to play up, setting the alarm off all the time, best thing to do is get a after market alarm and unplug the standard one. (if its messing about)

Good luck and hope you return with pics of it ;)

[alan4106quiksilver]

when looking for crash signs check all the gaps where pannels doors ect meet to make shure they are even both sides. Any that arent even tells you its been smashed!.

[shaun 106 gti]

only problem with that saxo,106s r shit 4 pannel lining up even if they havent been in a smash,the gaps between the bonet an wings r coman

[GTi Andy]

Make sure everything works as it should,

Make sure you hear it start from cold

[pow]

I picked the car up that day i will hopefully upload some pics tomoz after a nice wash

[R191 CVC]

well done mate

[WARDY]

well done my man

[rich07]

hi am hoping 2buy a gti 2moro,anything i should look out for with the car??

[danvilla2]

cut & shut ;)

[Gord]

Leaking sunroof, alarm with a mind of its own, rear axle.

[shaw-106]

alarm with its own mind comes standard im afraid lol. Look for oil leaks in the engine and on there driveway. (around the oil cap is normal).

When you go out in it for a drive. If the guy says you can put your foot down as soon as you get off his driveway. then a 100% no no.


Go with your gut feeling! Dont get excited and just buy it!

[rich07]

cheers.hopefully its a decent 1,luks in very gud condition and was fully serviced last month

[Gord]

Is it a 98 reg or what?

[Steve Saunders]

There are some minters out there, but also alot of dogs... Obviously check the car thoroughly for general condition etc.. Alot of 106's have car park dings in the doors & rear quarters & it completely spoils them... Check the arches & skirts are still in place & not hanging off.. Lol..

Sunroof has a tendancy to leak on some... Mine has been perfect in the 2 years i have owned it, but my previous 106 used to leak from time to time...

The bearings in the rear trailing arms also sometimes give way.. Check the rear wheels are nice & straight & not rubbing on the arch etc...

Alarm also, as said above...

Good luck.. :)

[rich07]

it was a 2000reg the yellow 1 on pistonheads but jus ad a tex sayin its bein sold,so am still on the luk out for a gti

[goodsum]

I'm looking at a GTi this weekend, and was wondering if theres anything in paticular that I should check, based on it being a GTi? A common fault perhaps?

The one i'm interested in atm is black, leather interior, 100k miles, R reg, and got the usual alloys/exhuast/induction... is it worth a shout, or is 100k miles really worth avoiding?

[nick106van]

how much they asking

[goodsum]

he want £2,300... over the top, but it looks a nice car. custom exhaust might i add too.

nice set of 17" alloys, exhuast and lowered are gona save me some cash

[Stevie_GTI]

they migh save you some cash in the short term, but i think most people would agree they would rather buy a car with fewer mods. Mods on the car bring the value down, so id def be trying to get it for less than that

[doely_gti]

use the search option, been covered 1000000 times already ;)

[nick106van]

if you get it would replace the 17`s with either 15" or 16" alloys gives you a bit more handling back

[jacko191188]

m8 seriously id wait and stay away, sounding buy it it seems more worth 1500 with the milage and mods 17"! not a gd thing, it has probably been raped! just wait and take your time, to put things into perspective i just picked up a moonstone blue gti for £2800 67k f.s.h and bog standard! they are around my friend!

[rich106quiksilver]

got mine for 1500 104k (1999) runs fine (touch wood) Price they are asking seems a little high.

[loudandproud205]

all depends what your really looking for

[leightaylor]

Hi there,

I am seriously looking into buying a 106 gti, i have about 1500 to spend so the car will be on the closer end to 100k on the clock.

I was wondering what are the bad points to look out for when buying one?

Thanks

[chompy]

play in the trailing arms/split pins is one of THE beggest problems you can get apart from not having an engine lol! so check the trailing arms on the beam for horizontal play

[leightaylor]

Thanks, is that a majour fix if there is problems with the trailing arm?

[chompy]

very, and usualy very expensive! unless your good with spanners lol i got quoted £380 to replace the trailing arm bearings and that was without the split pins which more than likely would have been gone aswel :eek:

[goodsum]

i just spent 2k on a GTi that had done 104,000 miles, so 1500 is pushing it, but ya neva know...

watch out for spare wheel, wheel jack, gaps inbetween doors/bonnet/boot/wings, oil leaks, mods gone wrong, sun roof leak, and check to see all lights working, more often than not, there are a couple not working

[Easty-5]

2k on a gti with 104k miles on clock. wow, you paid a lot mate!

[goodsum]

2k on a gti with 104k miles on clock. wow, you paid a lot mate!


it was worth it. the car is unbelievable.

[fred]

Ball joints....

Various other rubber perishables such as engine mounts etc will be the main problem.

If you find one for 1500 you will be lucky, remember do a HPI check on it to make sure its legit.

[rich106quiksilver]

Got mine for 1500 (1999) 104k but make sure you give it a good once over :)

[fred]

Really rich?! shit me.... mine cost too much lol

[derek1howe]

tbh imo your better off saving a bit more money then gettin a GTi

[fred]

He's buying a GTi anyway...

read the thread title

[palmer234]

dude do an rac check for a fiver. search rac data check on google. cheaper than a hpi but will bring up anything that has made it have a dark history. good luck!

[rich106quiksilver]

Really rich?! shit me.... mine cost too much lol

Yup saw it in the daily Echo, 3 owners (last one from 2000) hpi clear, all good!

[derek1howe]

read the thread title

I did thanks. I ment save up some more money and get a gti thats better so wont have as many problems that will need loads of money to fix :D

[Mandyyy]

richs a jammy bastard

i want a gti for 1500

*looks in echo* ;)

[rich106quiksilver]

hehe thanks hun :)

[brettfev]

hi im new ere...
just seen a 1997 106 gti in gold with 82k on it, it needs a new clutch in it but evrything else seems in v-good condition..... £2000 just wonder if you think ths is good price? oh yeah its all 100% standard.
cheers

[jam-motorsport]

How about a completely standard Diablo GTi 1998 for £1650?

Only down the road from you too. I'm guessing that's Featherstone Wolverhampton??

Welcome to the site btw.

[brettfev]

featherstone west yorks mate... only like gold, yellow and black ones ( dnt ask why...) dont know how far it is to wolverhampton like.... wot you think bout the gold one for 2k tho?

[jam-motorsport]

All depends on condition tbh. Leather or cloth interior?

[brettfev]

cloth interior v good condition... paint v good 3-4 stone chips on bonnet (small) and a slight scuff on rear pasenger bumper bowt 2inch long

[loudandproud205]

get clutch done in price then its ok oterwise id say it was rather dear

[brettfev]

clifford alarm abit dodgey aswel a think so mite need a new one. been lookin for a gold one for ages cant get em close t where i live they're all miles away :-( dont mean a wana get ripped off tho and dont want it to be broken all the time, are they unreliable?

[loudandproud205]

so far i can see 600/700 needing spending on clifford alrams dont come cheap try knocking 300/400 of the price by listin these faults to him remind him its also a 1997

[rich106quiksilver]

Not too bad, but haggle some cash off :)

[brettfev]

so to summerise try getting it for 1700 max and mi dads mates a scooby mechanic so he'll fit it. also is there any point getting a fast road clutch put in in your opinion?

[loudandproud205]

not really been told atandard one is good for nearly 200bhp.
find out how much a garage wants to change the clutch and auto electrion for quotes on the alram and take the written quotes with you no really knock price down.
dont seem to desprate for the car and let him think if price not right for you then youl walk

[wreck1]

hello just wanted to know the bits and things to look out for when purchasing a 106 gti.just the most common faults and bits that need to be checked.dont want a duff 106 in the club to we! lol anybody on here from the bedford area as well cheers

[doely_gti]

headgaskets are chocolate, be careful with them (i got stung with my old gti)

gearbox, service history, accidents, just the usual tbh....or you could buy mine for 3500 ;)

[wreck1]

id pass on that one lol.need a fresh standard one lol.id better take a mechanic with me to do a head comression test.how often do the headgaskets go.if i keepin rallying the car will it keep going.i remeber when my saxo one went cost me a fair bit to fix

[joe106gti]

do a search of 'buying a gti' or 'problems', been covered before...

added 10 mins later:
Fred you'll be glad to know I was just checking other sections and searching for them at the same time:

Buying a GTi... (http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=19179&highlight=buying+gti)
buying a gti wot 2look out for??? (http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=7808&highlight=buying+gti)
Buying a used 106 gti (http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=20077&highlight=buying+gti)
Buying a GTI (http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=6127&highlight=buying+gti)
Advise on buying a 106 (http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=4868&highlight=buying+gti)
buying a 106 gti, any pointers? (http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=3232&highlight=buying+gti)
Need buying help... (http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=4371&highlight=buying+gti)

to name a few.
(now all merged)

I'd say spend a good half hour checking the car before even taking it for a test drive.
check electircs such as windows, horn, no warning lights on. then start her up and check the engine for any oil or heating and exhuast for blowing. then when test driving give it some beans (owner wont like but needs to be done). check steering and PAS responds well and brakes for sure.

then when your back, leave it running and check the engine again

[fred]

joe, stop being sooo ghey sometimes and help people out! then winge at them for not searching at the end of your post! :P

Dont be alaramed by knocking suspension, its normally the ball joint in the wishbone which is a fairly easy fix

If the car sounds a bit gash when starting form cold, dont worry. Hydraulic tappets wont have any oil so it will sound a bit ratty. Once the oil is circulated this should go away.

Usual things like leaking fluids is not good....

Oh and use the search ;)

[brettfev]

hi
just wondering if the 1997 r-reg 106 gti has got abs? also are they reliable or will it cost me a fortune to keep fixing it?
thanx

[brettfev]

can get clutch done for £180

[mellowyellow]

2k is too much, id go for about 1700 with a nackered clutch, without leather and a 1997 model, think thats about right

[doely_gti]

i paid 800 for my 97 with a nackered head which turned out to be alot worse than expected, just make sure you know all that needs doing mate

[joe106gti]

its french so the most reliable cars and it will cost to keep fixing but the fun of the speed and handling is priceless.
had got ABS as standard yes.

[hello_moto]

Hi

am after a 106 xsi and am wanting to know what to look out for, any common faults, bad rust patches, tell tale signs of engine abuse and general info.

thanks all info allways appreciated:D

[brettfev]

hi i was all set to buy a 1997 106 gti but after reading your comments + posts on here for the past week(ish) dont know if thats such a good idea... so yeah its gunna be fun WHEN it works (big when) and if im spending nearly 4k on car and insurance cant afford to keep fixing it.. well suppose what im asking is if they are as bad for unreliability as people make out? thanks

[doely_gti]

they aren't bad if they been looked after. like the old saying treat them mean and keep them keen doesn't really apply to a 106 lol

[darren106]

if its been thrashed and not looked after your asking for trouble

then again mileage and age don't mean everything if its had a good owner

[Wayne]

It realy depends on the pervouis owners, Its a gti so its going to have been driven hard at some point in its lifetime. Have a good look though the service history and the amount of pervious owners. If its had 10 then your probaly best leaving it alone, as at least 5 of them will have given it a good pasting. Where as if its only got 3 owners then it might havehad a easy life. Look for things like cam belts in the service history, check its been serviced regulary and not every few years or been sold just before mot times. Also check everything when looking over it IE: Sparewheel(and tyres) bulbs, windows work, chairs adjust, rear demister works, wipers ect dont forget if you buy it then your going to want to use every part of the car its no good buying it then realising the windows wont wind down or the heaters dont work.

[bacca]

It realy depends on the pervouis owners, Its a gti so its going to have been driven hard at some point in its lifetime. Have a good look though the service history and the amount of pervious owners. If its had 10 then your probaly best leaving it alone, as at least 5 of them will have given it a good pasting. Where as if its only got 3 owners then it might havehad a easy life. Look for things like cam belts in the service history, check its been serviced regulary and not every few years or been sold just before mot times. Also check everything when looking over it IE: Sparewheel(and tyres) bulbs, windows work, chairs adjust, rear demister works, wipers ect dont forget if you buy it then your going to want to use every part of the car its no good buying it then realising the windows wont wind down or the heaters dont work.

ditto m8,that is why the best examples will hold their value-same with any car that has been looked after-thats why my car is up for sale at the price it
is!!!!-only thrashed/abused examples are gonna be dirt cheap-YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!

[lost]

Hi all,

and Happy New Year!

Now onto the point. I am in search for a 106 that will become my very first car. My only reading so far is the one at Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot_106). Since they don't make 106es since 2003 that means I need to find a 2nd-hand, good condition, which at least in my country is a bit of a challenge. Especially the Rallye and GTi editions of the 106 were most likely to have been bought by youngsters that had no respect for the car (no means to offend anyone here!).

So, I am looking for a GTi or a Rallye in a good condition with 50K kilometers or less. Both cars, I think, come with the 1.6 L (1587 cc) TU5 I4 120PS engine. Yesterday, I found an ad from a guy that sells his 2002 Rallye in a 'good' - condition according to him. It might be, but since I am not likely to trust my 6,000 euros he asks for the car, I will be visiting a Peugeot garage for a checkup, to see it see if everything is working indeed. Before I do that, do you have any tips that I can check on my own before I take the car to the garage? What are the most common problems the 106 is most likely to have after a few thousand miles under its bonnet? For a starter, how can I check that the model is indeed a 2002 and that the engine is the TU5? Any photos (or links with existing ones) would be most welcome, as I am not an expert on detailed car mechanics!

Thanks in advance,
Jason

[darren106]

are you planning to stick around on this forum mate?

welcome aboard, most gti's and rallyes will have been driven hard at some point in thier lives and a minter with 50k or less will set you back anything from £3,000 to £5,500 (colour dependent) Just do your usual checks on the car, and ask the onwer lots of questions, if it doesn't look or feel right, walk away!

hope this helps a little bit

[new2106]

Hello all, I have decided that my big Jag is a bit too costly to go to work each day and have looked a 106, its on a N plate, 110000 miles, its a Aztec 1.1 and in very good condtion, the car looks new and its been owned by a female for an age. it has 6 months tax and MOT and a full service History. Just wanted to ask anybodys opnions on this car, Its 400 uid, is that about right for a car of that standard? And also, as I said eralier, the car has a full service history, but I can't find any notes on the service book to see if there has been a new cambelt fitted, would it more than likely have been done, or should I just bite the bullet and fit a new one, not sure what the cost would be, but Imagine that its not the earth.

If anybody could help with this, or has any opnions on the car that I shall be getting, I would love to hear from you.

Cheers

[RallyeDan]

Welcome to the club bud:)

with regards to the 106 it seems a good buy at 400, you can check if the cambelt is on its way out by lookin at it. If its shiny or you can see the backs of the 'teeth' it needs doing

[new2106]

Cheers mate, I'll look at it tomo, but I need to ask another question, where is it? is it easy to find? As you could probably tell, I'm useless with cars.

[RallyeDan]

the cambelt is under a cover on the left (drivers) side of the engine

[new2106]

Your a star chap, I will have look tomo, still think I will get it anyway, thanks for the advice. Hopefully when I get it, I will be here more often, I'll try not to be like a 6 year old asking questions.

[RallyeDan]

Your a star chap, I will have look tomo, still think I will get it anyway, thanks for the advice. Hopefully when I get it, I will be here more often, I'll try not to be like a 6 year old asking questions.


Dont be afraid of asking questions bud, that what we're here for;)

[fred]

Dan, you suck up.

[RallyeDan]

Dan, you suck up.

**** off:p im just trying to help

[chompy]

i used to have an aztec :D how cool am i lol :rolleyes:

£400 with a full service history is spot on in price IMO

basic rule with timing belts...if you don't know when it was done or your weary of it, change it! saves the price of a new engine, shouldn't be more than £120 including labour and parts!

[rob_s]

sounds ok to me mate!

what jag did you have?

[rich106quiksilver]

Welcome aboard :)

[QuicksilverRob]

Hey, I introduced myself the other day, not had much chance to come on since then.

So I've been looking around at different quicksilvers and I have lined a few up, but before I view them, I'd like to know for things to look out for when I'm viewing it that will give me indications as to whether the car has been screwed or not. I've seen a few on Autotrader with pretty low milage, below 40,000, and they are within my price range.

Is there anything on these cars that are prone to degredation that I would be able to spot?

I'd also like to know how well these cars are holding up when they get to 70/80,000 miles on the clock, as most of the ones I'm viewing have milage within this range.

Plus, if anybody knows of websites etc that have alot of or specialise in 106 sales then your help would be much appreciated, thanks alot.

Feel free to put forward your thoughts.

Thanks for the feedback, Rob

[James.G]

lots and lots of links to websites for 106's...

wouldn't worry about 70/80k theres plenty on here with that, one thats on 140k and only just having its clutch changed!

just check the usual stuff, noise's, rust etc.

[fee]

hi just done a hpi check on a car for sale, came back with
cat c 19/11/2005
cat d 08/11/2006

last change of keeper 03/07/2007


is this good or bad help needed

[Jeffers]

2 right offs lol

hmm wonder how long its been on the jig for lol

[fee]

how can a car change fron a cat c to a d

[106turbo]

its had two seperate accidents. only way i would get it is depending what was repaired and how well it was repaired. It been jigged then need to have a real good look or just walk away.

[smithy]

tbh i wouldnt bother after 1 cat c or d never mind 2 lol

[Jeffers]

Yep two diffrent accidents. The cat c was repaired put back on the road then it was written off again to a Cat D standard

Personally 1 accident is too much for me so would never touch one thats had 2

[fee]

thats goodm enough for me thanks

[rich106quiksilver]

I would stay clear too

[Woob]

whats the difference between a cat C and a cat D?

[Mandyyy]

stay away

[leigh_lad]

:rolleyes: wish you would have told me to stay away when i got mine!!!

ohhh well lest it drives in a straight line :D

[rob_s]

cat C is heavy damaged = to 100% value of the car

cat D is = 50%+ ,light or no damage (stolen recoverd are useually cat D)


and theres nothing wrong with buying a damaged car,if its been repaird right,i can think of a few write offs on here,mine been one of them

[Marvvv]

to pass the vic surely they have had to of been repaired right

both mine and adams XS's are cat Cs and both drive bob on

[leigh_lad]

mine aswell!

[Wizza]

Mine was a Cat D and drives fine!!!

[Ste]

mine would have been a cat C atleast if i had of gone through the insurence and when its back in one piece i bet it'll be in better condition than quite alot of the cars on here

only be put off a damage repaired car if the work carried out on it is shit and theres no proof of whats actually been done to it

[Mr Greedy]

Hi everyone,

New to the forum and really loving the idea of a Pug 106 1.5D :D

Yes I know, an oil burner, but the MPG is swinging it for me I'm afraid.


Anyway, there is no real buyers guide on here, but there a few good comments in this (http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=21198) post. It is a bit off topic for just a buyers guide, so I wondered if something specific might be a bit better (I have nicked all the relevant bits where I could and condensed)? If I have made any mistakes, someone please let me know so I can correct it. If anyone who has any good advice/things to check can post them here so others can know what to look for if diving in to buy a used 106. There are a lot of rough ones around now, so having something on this site would be great to help people who are not familiar with the car.

Particular problems with the 1.5 diesel engines post '95 ( :confused: ?) would be very useful for myself.

Are there any problems with emissions, or disappearing in greater-than-normal clouds of black soot? What causes this if it happens?



I have found the following so far:


Play in the trailing arms/split pins is one of THE biggest problems you can get so check the trailing arms on the beam for horizontal play.
Is this just a bush replacement fix, or something more serious? How much to fix?
From the above-linked post:
Major work and usually very expensive! Unless your good with spanners. Quoted £380 to replace the trailing arm bearings and that was without the split pins which more than likely would have been gone as well :eek:



Leaky sunroof.
Could this be drain tubes or seals? Any idea guys and gals?



Speedo not working - new cable for £20 (DIY'er)



Obviously check for signs of damage. Panel alignment, colour mis-match etc. Lifting a few easily accessible carpets to get to interior metal surfaces may be able to help? Any official categorized damage (e.g. Cat C, Cat D) should be on the V5. It has been noted in other posts that a problem with the saxo & 106's is that they are bad for panels lining up even if they haven't been in a smash. Gaps between the bonnet and wings are common.



Headgasket? (Apparently made out of feeble chocolate, so common failure?)
Check oil (mayo under the filler cap) and water (coolant header tank) for contamination. There is a thread on replacing the headgasket here (http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=19237&highlight=headgasket)



Cambelt. You can check if the cambelt is on its way out by looking at it. If it's shiny or you can see the backs of the 'teeth' it needs doing. They say every 70k - but I also think every 4 years really because they go brittle. When you do change it, include the idler. Change the water pump at the same time - it the cambelt has been recently changed on a car you are thinking of buying, make sure this has also been done.
Basic rule with timing belts...if you don't know when it was done or your weary of it, change it! saves the price of a new engine, shouldn't be more than £120 including labour and parts!



Ball joints and various other rubber perishables such as engine mounts (around £8-15 from eurocarparts.com (http://www.eurocarparts.com)) etc will be the main problem. Don't be alarmed by knocking suspension, its normally the ball joint in the wishbone which is a fairly easy fix.



Oil leaks from around the engine.



Hear the car start from cold. Why is this? What are we listening for? Is it just hydraulic tappets, and does this affect both petrol and diesel engines?



Alarm sensors tend to play up, setting the alarm off all the time, best thing to do is get a after market alarm and unplug the standard one (if its messing about).



Check to see all lights working, more often than not, there are a couple not working, in fact, check all bulbs, windows work, chairs adjust, rear demister works and all wipers/screenwash.



Watch out for spare wheel and jack :confused:
I am presuming this means either they are in really back nick, or they are missing all together.



Please,

If you have any tips or hints, feel free to add them.

[joe106gti]

shoudnt really be problems with emissions if its a diesel with a good lamda sensor, air flow sensor and clean engine and cat converter and no blowing holes.

if the rear beams gone its going to be expensive.

leaky sunroof is most likely the seal, guide in the DIY section on to stop it.

as for the engine from cold, when its warm all the parts and already ready to work. for instance the starter motor, alternator or battery may be rubbish when cold and need some time to get going properly, also the oil will be thinner when hot so wont be so obvious if the oil is lumpy and the gaskets gone for instance. just useful because youll always be starting it from cold.

yeh, the jack and spare wheel may not be there at all, or the jack may be rusty or bent and the spare tyre may be flat/ have a puncture or no tread

[Quik99]

Some of the higher mileage 106's mite well have more fragile gearboxes as the bearings tend to go quite easily, just check for a slight wining noise when changing gear and accelerating.

[Nick106]

Just a little note for u guys thinking of buying a 106, if u see an oil stain jus above the alternator! this means the haedgasket is on its way out! Its a common problem mainly on the quiksilver and 1.1 models!

[gowmonster]

Just a little note for u guys thinking of buying a 106, if u see an oil stain jus above the alternator! this means the haedgasket is on its way out! Its a common problem mainly on the quiksilver and 1.1 models!

tell me about it!!!!

[Ste_106]

Nice Info

[106rg08]

are theyre rare ? is my s1 similar to the xsi? has any1 got any s1 rgs on here please post pics
thank you.

[RallyeDan]

they are rare yes, they are similar to the XS as they feature the same boyshell and engine.

Beck on here has a Supercharged RG:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd100/dan261288/DSC00032.jpg

[106rg08]

si that one yours? and are they fast? for what they are mines not on the road yet

[106rg08]

and one more question what is roland garros?

[higgzy]

and one more question what is roland garros?

The Roland Garros was made to celebrate a tennis tournament which is held in paris

[106rg08]

thanks i wondered why everytime i googled it
it comes up with something to do with tennis

[loudandproud205]

its not as fast as a vtr lets say but fairly nippy for what they are,
oh and leather is always a bonus

[106rg08]

lol i miss my vtr

[loudandproud205]

geta vtsfor ultimate satisfaction i have,actully buy mine needs a little work but mechanicly its great

[106rg08]

lack of funds at the moment and insurance as ive got 2 cars

[106rg08]

ive still got pics
http://http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x48/vtr_2007_album/ABCD0019-1.jpg

[106rg08]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x48/vtr_2007_album/ABCD0019-1.jpg

[loudandproud205]

is that all ive got 4 cars all demanding my money with 3 of them on the road and one a show whore
and then ive got another 2 am trying to rescue from the deepest depths of death lol

[106rg08]

lol you must be like a millionaire or something?

[loudandproud205]

nah buy cheap,
and am over 25 so so insurance isnt an issue,just admiral multi car
spend a lot of my time on ebay/scrap yards hunting cheap parts lol

[aidy]

lee, next time your hunting for parts at the scrappers, drop the saxo of fwhile your there ;)

[SamAcky]

or8 mate i had a roland garros for my 1st car, it had a 4,2,1 manifold onit, full de-cat powerflow system and a 1.1 box onit, i think it was faster than my quiky, but my mates dont lol. Heres a few pics
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/ackidapacki/1.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/ackidapacki/DSC00373.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/ackidapacki/DSC00385.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/ackidapacki/DSC00392.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/ackidapacki/DSC00389-1.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/ackidapacki/DSC00446.jpg

[RallyeDan]

^Sams gay tbh haha only jokin mate that is one sweet looking Roland Grandad!!!!

When you free to have a bash at my Rallye?

[rtsbasic]

That looks so much better without the bump strips down the side, think I just found something to do tomorrow :D

There's an RG down the road from me, waiting for it to break down so I can nab the half leathers and front bumper, save me spraying my old xsi one in.

[SamAcky]

^Sams gay tbh haha only jokin mate that is one sweet looking Roland Grandad!!!!

When you free to have a bash at my Rallye?


shuttup danny boy, il have a look sometime next week if u want,
but iv no tools, thr all at work lol, just need a hammer and a dolly idealy but a brik or sumet flat will do :D

[The_Hamster]

I maybe going to view a GTI at the weekend so could anyone tell me common problems and what to look out for when buying and is 65k bad for a 2000 Reg, Any help appreciated thanks :D.

[Peter.H]

use the search button mate I'm sure this has been covered before

[The_Hamster]

use the search button mate I'm sure this has been covered before

I'm sure it has aswell mate but search came up dead.

[titch]

http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=21198


Dude, its stickied at the top of this section.

[The_Hamster]

LOL sorry :o and thanks

[Chris205]

btw 65k is below average miles ;)

[Rallye James]

I was looking at that one on Pistonheads when I thought I would like a nana Rallye (if it's the one I'm thinking of). Looked very tidy, non sunroof too - bonus :D

[The_Hamster]

I was looking at that one on Pistonheads when I thought I would like a nana Rallye (if it's the one I'm thinking of). Looked very tidy, non sunroof too - bonus :D

Yeah thats the one mate goin 2 view it 2day cant wait. :D

[darren_cruise_cambz]

Jus wanna say thanks to everyone really!

jus purchased my first pug 106

well first car infact

used forum to get ideas and what to look for

personally i feel ive got a bit of a minter :D

[pricey_gti]

hey, does anyone know where i can get hold of a smooth bonnet for a gti? and roughly how much??

[steve106]

hey, does anyone know where i can get hold of a smooth bonnet for a gti? and roughly how much??


Stick a post up in here mate -

http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28

welcome to the club

[tara_nta]

hi ya im also new looking to buy a 106 gti, alot of people talk about common faults with these cars could some body please tell me what these are and were common rust points are and any thing else i would need to know as i dont have a clue about the 106 gti. thanx

[dannny106]

hello
im new to this site and i am looking for a quicksliver, should i know about any common problems with them and what is the average price for one and does anyone know where i can buy my self a set of gti leather/alacantara seats :D

thanks greatfully appreciate any adive given :D

[Griffo2008]

I currently drive a 1.1 Inde, and I was thinking about getting an Astra sxi for my next car, but by the way guys go on about your 106 gti's, has kind of swung into considering getting one.

So are they really as good as you lot say they are? Thanks :D

[jordanb]

going to look at a gti on sat, 99, t reg, 73,000 miles, anything i should look out for?

I aint a machanic, I fit alarms, so not too good with cars like things to check for etc, how do you know if the back axel is knackered, anything else I should check for?

thanks

he jus text me sayin he has changed his mind and not sellin it :(

[jakeharvey63]

i just got an astra 1.4 due to smashing up the 106 and they are a really nice car m8, the 1.4 is pretty quik and pulls well on the motorway, but is a very nice car especially over the 106 1.1 i used to have! but an sxi will be even better!

[chris_dunlea]

:)hi does any1 know or is any1 sellin a 106 quicksilver thats engine is fuked or gearbox is fuked for cheap??? cars bodywork must be in reaonable condition.
thanks

[Darrell Hartwell]

i want to buy a s1 or s2 rallye what should i look out for?

[chompy]

rust in the bootwell
check the chassi legs for signs of rust/welding
engine bay may be rusty

just generaly check for rust lol

obviously the usuals aswel, check gearbox for crunches/whines, rear beam for play shizzle like that :)

[Elm1401]

i am going to look at a Peugeot 106 1.1 on thursday and need sum help on what to look for, it has very low mileage, it is a J reg and i need an idea of what type of things can go wrong......plz help

[Shortstuff]

Just look at things like the last cambelt change
Its meant to be done every 5 years or 60k miles
Last service

The condidtion of the tyres, will it need new ones?
General condition of interior and exterior.
Check the service history, when has it been done and with who

Small things like that.

[s644]

im going to look at a 106 Gti on monday got 63,000 miles. Anything to look out for in particular?? i have heard about checking the sun roof, and then the common things with all cars but any thing specific to the 106 or Gti's in particular.

Cheers

[craig gee ekaii]

alryt there peepo am lookin to buy my 1st ever car and am thinkin of goin for a 106 my mate has 1 and is a member on this site (gtistevo << take a look aht his) am out in his with him awl the time and thought this is the car for meh am only turnin 17 next munf sooo am lookin for a small engined 1 to start with like a 1.0 or a 1.1 to b able to afford insurance if an1 spots 1 or is sellin up give meh a shout please thanks :)

[Jaffacakes]

Had a read through so thought I'd add a few bits. Some good advise in here:)

Check you have the key for the locking wheel nuts, some can be a pain in the ass to get off without keys.
Black oil means an engine that hasn't been looked after. Take the HT leads off and check the top of the plugs too.
Make sure all the tyres are legal, if there not, pick out every other niggle with the car you can find and tell him.
Check the boot opens, and as has been said before check the alarm for 5 minutes.
Check the alloys/tyres for nicks and curbing. It can lead to bigger problems with the steering.
Check the tracking is good.
under light accelerating and breaking check to see if the car twists from left to right, this would suggest ball joint, bushes or sus.
Electric mirrors and guages, breaks, clutch, loose hubs, wheel bearings, and a big one as has been said a few posts up. Check for rust on the boot floor, this means rust has spread through the majority of the belly.
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I also have a question:rolleyes:

The guage on the right of an xsi, I cant remember what it is, either oil pressure or oil temp. From terning the key in the ignition it maxes out at red, but drives like a dream and pulls like a train:confused:

What would need replacing, I am assuming its a faulty reading.

[ghostfacesuk]

Some good advise there! Wish I knew all about these checks before I bought my GTi that's for sure, would have saved me grands!

[Rallye James]

The guage on the right of an xsi, I cant remember what it is, either oil pressure or oil temp. From terning the key in the ignition it maxes out at red, but drives like a dream and pulls like a train:confused:

What would need replacing, I am assuming its a faulty reading.

It's oil temp and level. When you turn the ignition on it goes yellow and the needle rises - this shows you the oil level (not very accurate though). As soon as you start the engine it becomes the oil temp and will drop back down if the engine is cold.

If yours is reading high, then either the oil temp isn't working so it's still showing the level, or the needle is sticking to the lens of the dials and not going back down (mine did this on occassions).

[Jaffacakes]

It's oil temp and level. When you turn the ignition on it goes yellow and the needle rises - this shows you the oil level (not very accurate though). As soon as you start the engine it becomes the oil temp and will drop back down if the engine is cold.

If yours is reading high, then either the oil temp isn't working so it's still showing the level, or the needle is sticking to the lens of the dials and not going back down (mine did this on occassions).

cheers. I'll have to have a look. Might start with punching the lens:p

The oil level is deffently all good, it only got changed days ago. The temp isnt going to be through the roof the second it gets terned on, ill see about the sticky dial, Its a bit annoying as this is the only part that doesn't work!

[Rallye James]

Just remembered, it wasn't actually the plastic lens as that sits a fair bit further forward, it was the face of the dial that it used to stick against.

[Liamh]

im looking at buying a quiksilver in january, somthing like this looks good if its still around

link (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/PEUGEOT+106/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294967024-4294967204/advert.action;jsessionid=49936B2EA447EA2ACB726C841 C809EBB?R=200851325676762&distance=30&postcode=sk8+7ps&channel=CARS&make=PEUGEOT&model=106&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2001&vehicleRegLetter=Y)

I've gone through this thread to see what i should be looking for. I dont kow a whole lot about cars and neither does anyone i know really. How can I check for play in the trailing arms?

I can make do with small faults that ive read here that wont cost much to fix as I'll probably get the car serviced when i get it anyway. Any other small things I'll try and do myself.

I'm not sure how to sort out a test drive either tho, My insurance wont cover me on anyone elses car, would I need to take along someone who's insurance will cover them? Problem being that my friends are all the same age as me and have equally rubbish insurance.

Any advice would be much appreciated

Thanks, Liam