The 106 has wide-ranging appeal but there are a lot of abused examples about, largely because theyre so popular with young drivers.
The best supermini of the early 1990s, the Peugeot 106 was developed from the Citron AX and shares much with the Saxo. It offered robust construction, excellent ride and refinement for its time, plus superb fuel economy and lots of driver satisfaction. A wide choice of cars at affordable prices means it's near the top of the used supermini league.
The Peugeot 106 was made between 1991 and 2003, and it was considered to be one of the best superminis of the 1990s. Critically acclaimed for its timeless styling, great driving experience and surprising refinement levels for such a small car, the 106 was also available with a wide range of engines and trim levels. From the ultra-frugal 1.0-litre petrol and 1.4-litre turbodiesel engines to the brilliantly quick 1.6-litre GTi, all editions of the 106 were great to drive. The 106 was so good that it lasted for a dozen years on the UK market. When time was finally called in 2003, the 106 was getting long in the tooth, but the car still makes a great used buy.
Its getting on for two decades since the 106 arrived, yet it still looks fresh and offers a great driving experience. Even better, you can pick up a minter for a song but its not so easy finding such a car. Thrashed and abused 106s outnumber superb examples by quite a margin, so you have to tread carefully but if you want an urban runabout and youre on a tiny budget, this could be just the ticket.
The Peugeot 106 was also sold with Citroen badges, as the Saxo. The cars werent identical, but as Peugeot and Citroen are both part of the PSA Group, they decided to offer their own versions of the car. However, while the Citroen wasnt offered with diesel power, the 106 was.
