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[jime17]

Any good?
Any horror stories?

[Ben_O]

I have one as a run around at the moment.

2001 poverty spec Zest.

 

Had it since January and had no problems with it at all.

 

Its done 200,000 miles now and still goes well.

I have just had to do some work for the MOT but it was just general wear and tear stiff like tyres, balljoint dust covers, cv gaiters etc.

 

Parts are dirt cheap. I ended up buying new driveshafts for it instead of mucking about replacing the gaiters. They were £50 for the pair brand new.

 

Best £300 i ever spent!

 

Only problem i have come across which apparently is common is the rev counter and fuel gauge stopped working. I just fitted a new cluster of eBay for £12 and it solved the problem.

 

Mine does about 60MPG combined. Slightly more on the motorway.

 

I would recommend one for sure

 

Ben

[domdee]

ive got a diesel 1.5 106.

 

cheap to run and cheap to repair. they are a relitively basic car.

 

the rear axle can go on them. its a replacement job over repair.

 

so does gear linkage.

 

ive had two now so thats a recomendation!

[Ben_O]

the rear axle can go on them. its a replacement job over repair.

 

 

My old 306 had that problem, its the bearings which causes an irritating knocking noise when driving on bumpy roads. I drove mine for over 2 years like it. It was like it when i bought it and was never an issue at MOT time so i believe it takes a long time to get to a point where it fails completely.

 

The 106 i have now has a knocking noise which i was certain was coming from the front passenger side but checked it out and couldn't find anything wrong anywhere so i now believe it may be the rear axle bearings but it's just gone through an MOT last week with no issues.

 

Another thing worth mentioning that i forgot about is sometimes the front suspension can make noises. This is caused by the Big brass fitting that secures the shock absorber under the rubber cover behind the spring to either work loose or according to a Peugeot mechanic, they don't come tight when you buy new struts and most people don't know to tighten them.

 

all you do is jack it up, slide the dust cover up out of the way and get a monkey wrench on that sucker and tighten it up.

 

Like Dom said, they are very simple cars.

[jime17]

Hmmm. Never considered them before was looking at micras and polos as you can see from my other threads.

I'm hearing good things though. They seem less sought after too which keeps the cost down.

Is the saxo the same car by the way?

[domdee]

 

the rear axle can go on them. its a replacement job over repair.

 

 

My old 306 had that problem, its the bearings which causes an irritating knocking noise when driving on bumpy roads. I drove mine for over 2 years like it. It was like it when i bought it and was never an issue at MOT time so i believe it takes a long time to get to a point where it fails completely.

 

The 106 i have now has a knocking noise which i was certain was coming from the front passenger side but checked it out and couldn't find anything wrong anywhere so i now believe it may be the rear axle bearings but it's just gone through an MOT last week with no issues.

 

Another thing worth mentioning that i forgot about is sometimes the front suspension can make noises. This is caused by the Big brass fitting that secures the shock absorber under the rubber cover behind the spring to either work loose or according to a Peugeot mechanic, they don't come tight when you buy new struts and most people don't know to tighten them.

 

all you do is jack it up, slide the dust cover up out of the way and get a monkey wrench on that sucker and tighten it up.

 

Like Dom said, they are very simple cars.

 

the rear axles went in 2 of my friends, a 106 and saxo (same same) and they just suddenly went on them, nothing gradual or noisy. the rear wheels had a nasty angle on them, so bad they rubbed the rear inner arches. making them practically undrivable. but i suppose each case is different

[domdee]

Hmmm. Never considered them before was looking at micras and polos as you can see from my other threads.

I'm hearing good things though. They seem less sought after too which keeps the cost down.

Is the saxo the same car by the way?

yes practically identical

 

for some reason i think saxo screams out young yob more than the 106 lol

Edited by domdee, 21 October 2014 - 11:37 AM.

[Ben_O]

I think the 106 is better looking personally.... Not that it matters to me. I only bought my 106 because it was available, cheap and had long MOT and Tax.

 

I often us mine for long motorway drives, often loaded up to the gills and it never lets me down.

 

I say go for it, i would rather have mine over a Polo or a Micra

[jime17]

Lol. My young yob days are long gone.

Are they prone to rust?

[Ben_O]

Lol. My young yob days are long gone.

Are they prone to rust?

Mine has a patch of rust inside the boot on the wheel arch tub but never been an issue on MOT.

 

Mine is clean as a whistle underneath.

 

There is also some scabby bits on the front slam panel and underside front edge of the bonnet but i think that is more down to poor maintenance by previous owners than anything else. 

[jime17]

Is the rear axle replacement a big job? What causes them to fail?

[Ben_O]

Is the rear axle replacement a big job? What causes them to fail?

Best i can gather is the bearings within the beam collapse.

 

I haven't changed one but i had a good poke around when changing the exhaust back box and it looks straightforward. Thing is trying to find a good used replacement as if you go to a breakers, you can't try the car to see if it knocks before buying.

 

I wouldn't be too concerned about it though. Just test drive one and listen for any noises. My cousin had 2 and neither made any noise or banging and both were high mileage cars

[jime17]

Cheers guys good advice. I love the mini community.

What are timing belts and clutches like to change? Any experience?

[Ben_O]

Cheers guys good advice. I love the mini community.

What are timing belts and clutches like to change? Any experience?

I did a clutch on my old AX which is the same engine. It was very easy indeed.

 

I have done a cam belt on my old Citroen Xsara which also has the TU engine but just in 1.4 form and that was straightforward too. Very good access all round.

 

If you ever do a headgasket on the TU engine, be aware that it is a 'wetliner' engine so don't move the car with the head off unless you lock the liners as they will pop out.

 

They seem pretty bulletproof though. as i said, had mine for almost a year and all i have done is oil and filter change, runs and drives like a dream. I would trust it to go anywhere

[jime17]

Is that where the block is Alli with steel liners?

Is yours the diesel Ben?

Edited by jime17, 21 October 2014 - 01:53 PM.