The engine's in these are almost bulletproof. The late 90s models make excellent runabouts. When they "updated" to the 206 they ruined it with a shit engine. You can't go wrong with a Saxo/106 of this era or mid/late 90s. They don't seem to rust either. I had one for 5 years and I drove it into the ground but nothing went wrong with it except for the clutch !
Aye, the rust protection on the 106 is fantastic compared with the MkII and MKIII fiestas of the same era. The TUD series diesel engine is also a fantastic unit being mechanically injected.
@@TRASHoftheTITANS Nope, ye don't but then again not as many folk were as worried about that in them days as EuroNCAP didn't exist until what about 1996 or7 when they started regularly crash testing things and gave the late 80's early 90s motors a good showing up. But for what they were designed to be, I think these were the best Superminis, todays ones are all body and they've actually moved up in several sizes classes in comparison to what they were 20 years ago. Safety might've gone up, but sometimes ye have to wonder if some folks driving standards have gone down at the same time and that was almost a necessity to compensate LOL.
Bet you're sad you sold if you did, those things are worth a fortune now, and are only appreciating. It happened in the course of about 2 years. All the 106s got crashed or scrapped and suddenly people started panicking to get one before they get too scarce and prices soared.
106 has been a firm favorite for race drivers in my country, because it was easy to modify, had short wheelbase and it's handling could only be compared to an old Mini
@@AlejjSi Clarkson's review of the Vectra is harsh but never harmed the sales and the rep's quite liked them. My neighbour had one and bought it off his firm for a couple of quid after they went bust. I'm not joking either and was fairly new at the time.
I would love if Top Gear/Fifth Gear went back to their roots or the BBC/ITV/C5 commissioned another programme in its style. Is Chris Goffey finished with television altogether? Would be great to have him back - sure 70 is the new 50.
I agree. Last time I saw him on telly was when Jeremy Clarkson was fired from his Top Gear and they asked Chris for an opinion. He looked very much like he does here.
I have a 1999 1.1 106 and it's a fun little car i use it as my daily and it sips fuel i just wish it was a bit more reliable , i've had to replace the ignition barrel , 2 alternators , 2 starter motors ....
In low visibility driving conditions; I can see the complaint being valid. Some cars I've seen have far worse light placement & size than this though, with it being hard to make out turn signals.
Some aye; with others just looking really kitch & tacky due to poor placement & styling. LED is a major innovation in my opinion; but rather misapplied when it comes to cars. (a big like hybrid power in Buses; where the damn thing moves off abruptly & with no audible forewarning)
@@jimtaylor294 led is very ancient actually, but its applification in cars is something of a more recent date....we're not talking about styling, but yes, there are shitty styled lights today.
@@TheKenjoje LED is certainly older than people think. I remember first seeing them when in school in the '90's. Only saw tiny ones back then though, that were mostly to be found - that I can recall - on circuit boards.
A simpler style of review. The dry remark about Sainsbury's Trolleys' certainly made me laugh. I'd rate Geoffey - who could be surprisingly fair & patriotic for a BBC presenter - above the both dull & slimy Noel Edmonds, or the smarmy & unfunny Quentin; anyday of the week.
Even more when counting for Inflation. That said a present day equivilant to a 106 won't last anywhere near as long (by design), is harder to mantain (by design), is more expensive to run & the current motorist is taxed even heavier.
Most low end Cars in 1991 couldn't do 100, and rattled like hell above 70. Some more recent ones can go a lot closer though, with a smoother ride thereto.
@@jimtaylor294 Who wants to do 100 anyway? Some do but I'm not one of them. Besides which, with all the speed cameras about your licence would be gone in 10 minutes. As to what Top Gear has become, one episode springs to mind. Clarkson, May and whatsisname were trying out three farm tractors, and they were laughing because the fastest of them could do 32. They're farm tractors ffs! I would like to see them plough a field with a Ferrari.
@herrgolf so basically, Tiff and Vicki are somewhere in the middle? I think it's a similar story with today's top gear, James is too boring while Jeremy is completely insensible whereas Hammond is in a decent spot in the middle
@Alexmircica Tiff and Vicki are the enjoyable ones. Chris is so dull you stop listening and Jeremy is all opinion and seemingly knows very little in the way of useful information.
A practical and realistic review rather than sexist (Marxist BS by the way to con women). He said the recessed door handles could be awkward to reach, and likely to break women's nails. Men typically do not have long painted nails, but funnily enough women often do!
I like Chris Goffey He is rather boring I'll give ye that but I don't believe he's a bad fella What I will say is I agree there's not enough useful info in this review ,he doesn't say which engines, gearboxes, trim levels or prices these were and to be frank in 1991 ye'd have found that useful without the internet & ye didn't have to go get hold of a brochure
So he likes the little radio with stupid buttons, that can’t be used elsewhere (and therefore aftermarket radios don’t fit properly) but he dislikes the tail lights? Good lord, it’s those tail lights that add a dash of personality to an otherwise dull-looking small car (even by 1991 standards.) No mention of the high sill on the hatchback though...
@@jeff4362 I don't disagree the Micra and the 205 to an extent are better looking though the 106 isn't terrible ,the Fiesta atleast in 5 door form of that era looked bloody awful and boxy but the radio in the 106 for one is high up in the dashboard so ye don't have to fart about looking for it and the buttons whilst some might think they're stupid looking, they're shaped like fingers to put yer fingers on and so ye learn by muscle memory and they're shaped right to be tapped on. Alot of car radios now are touch based which is actually more dangerous if ye have to look away from where yer going to use it.
Context matters though; as Radio theft was at an all time high in this period. Even a friend's parent's car had their Radio nicked. The buying public had to lean a lot on the manufacturers to kill this theft trend, as sweeping broken glass off the seats in the morning wasn't much fun. (this being one of many measures used to try & put crooks off)
for me it's the exact opposite.. the cars back then had more charm and elegance. today it's all about aggressive and completely overloaded design. i think that car design always reflects the time in which it was built. and I just bought another 1993 peugeot 106 xr as a collector car. In 1992 I had a brand new 106 before. still love these little cars^^
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I still have a 1992 106 xr 1.1
Currently restoring it
This is very nice
Doing the same with a 2001 1.1. Must admit the mk1s look a lot nicer
post a video of the result. Over the next few days I will be restoring one myself
What are ya doing to restore it?
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✗ Untaxed
Tax due: 01 December 2007 shame, it lasted well
Darren No one cares
@@FerrarifanOls95 I do.
Yeah it saddens me to see old cars go
@@FerrarifanOls95 yes they do, its interesting
@@FerrarifanOls95 Nobody asked for your comment, mate
John Davis: "But does it have oil pressure, voltage, and coolant temperature gauges?"
Lol still a fun little car.
The engine's in these are almost bulletproof. The late 90s models make excellent runabouts. When they "updated" to the 206 they ruined it with a shit engine. You can't go wrong with a Saxo/106 of this era or mid/late 90s. They don't seem to rust either. I had one for 5 years and I drove it into the ground but nothing went wrong with it except for the clutch !
Aye, the rust protection on the 106 is fantastic compared with the MkII and MKIII fiestas of the same era. The TUD series diesel engine is also a fantastic unit being mechanically injected.
Henry Discipline So did virtually every small car of that era. You don’t buy a 90s supermini for its safety credentials!
@@TRASHoftheTITANS Nope, ye don't but then again not as many folk were as worried about that in them days as EuroNCAP didn't exist until what about 1996 or7 when they started regularly crash testing things and gave the late 80's early 90s motors a good showing up.
But for what they were designed to be, I think these were the best Superminis, todays ones are all body and they've actually moved up in several sizes classes in comparison to what they were 20 years ago.
Safety might've gone up, but sometimes ye have to wonder if some folks driving standards have gone down at the same time and that was almost a necessity to compensate LOL.
Dat petrol price
had a 106 GTi, should never have sold it
49.9 pence/litre. I remember those days.
Yeah but inflation says that's about 115 pence/litre today
Now it's £1!
There was a time ehen a gallon cost that much XD.
got a phase 1 XSI which was the sport spec from that era. such a great little car with lotsa go.
2019 and I am on my third 306 2.0 XSi in a row since 2005. I learnt to drive in a 106 back in 1992, and that was a fantastic car to drive too.
1.4 or 1.6?
Bet you're sad you sold if you did, those things are worth a fortune now, and are only appreciating. It happened in the course of about 2 years. All the 106s got crashed or scrapped and suddenly people started panicking to get one before they get too scarce and prices soared.
@@iainmacrae6982 are 405's any value in Europe now?
@@nejmsornejm2973 Something has to exist to have value! I'd say they're worth a lot now but I haven't seen one for sale in the last year at least
Just recently sold my 106 diesel to a friend. Very frugal and reliable but god it was rough
you cant have a mobile at a petrol station now a days, let alone a film crew!
Oh bet?
106 has been a firm favorite for race drivers in my country, because it was easy to modify, had short wheelbase and it's handling could only be compared to an old Mini
Most crashed car in the UK
Most Hatchbacks & Supermini's have been Most Crashed at some point; especially back when Cars could be stolen with the most everyday of improv' tools.
4:13 hes driving through walmley village centre....near my house :)
Chris is Danny Goffey's dad. The ex drummer of Supergrass.
Indeed. Everybody who's watched Clarkson's review of the Vectra knows this 😁
@@AlejjSi Clarkson's review of the Vectra is harsh but never harmed the sales and the rep's quite liked them. My neighbour had one and bought it off his firm for a couple of quid after they went bust. I'm not joking either and was fairly new at the time.
I would love if Top Gear/Fifth Gear went back to their roots or the BBC/ITV/C5 commissioned another programme in its style. Is Chris Goffey finished with television altogether? Would be great to have him back - sure 70 is the new 50.
I agree. Last time I saw him on telly was when Jeremy Clarkson was fired from his Top Gear and they asked Chris for an opinion. He looked very much like he does here.
I have a 1999 1.1 106 and it's a fun little car i use it as my daily and it sips fuel i just wish it was a bit more reliable , i've had to replace the ignition barrel , 2 alternators , 2 starter motors ....
And you call that unreliable? Word of advice... don't sell it
i own one 1.3 rallye
Isn't the lights on the front as a 05 series? Looks like my 405.
It was (and still is) one of the most commonly used rally cars in my country because it is easy to convert it to be sporty.
That works out to $1.50 NZD in today's money - I'll take that!
I have one, its 2002 year and 1.1 engine
same here :)
+Milos10888 I have a 2000 series 2 car with the same 1.1 engine, very good, and very fun little car. :)
Milos10888 99 1.1 Max here
Milos10888 2002 1.1, fun little car although it sits too high at the rev range at 70mph, but nonetheless it returns good mpg on the motorway!
Good review, but anyone knows the name of the song in 2:33?
Queen-Under Pressure.
Antonio Rodríguez Grau Seriously? It’s a classic.
dont make em like that anymore.
Andy King I didn’t think it was going to start.
@5:19 I cried.... just 49p per litre....
The man at 4:34 looks a lot like Inspector Morse (John Thaw)
49.4p for unleaded (5mns19) !!! lol
Am i imagining it, or is the car parked next to the peugeot at the beggining a rover? Im 90% sure it is
The price of unleaded lol
Look at thos fuel prices!
Yup. Government really tightened the taxation thumbscrews thereafter.
well, good review, apart from the complaint about rear light. what's with 205's if those are small? 205's are small btw.
In low visibility driving conditions; I can see the complaint being valid.
Some cars I've seen have far worse light placement & size than this though, with it being hard to make out turn signals.
@@jimtaylor294 on the other hand, today's cars just flash too bright with blinding idiotic leds....
Some aye; with others just looking really kitch & tacky due to poor placement & styling.
LED is a major innovation in my opinion; but rather misapplied when it comes to cars.
(a big like hybrid power in Buses; where the damn thing moves off abruptly & with no audible forewarning)
@@jimtaylor294 led is very ancient actually, but its applification in cars is something of a more recent date....we're not talking about styling, but yes, there are shitty styled lights today.
@@TheKenjoje LED is certainly older than people think. I remember first seeing them when in school in the '90's. Only saw tiny ones back then though, that were mostly to be found - that I can recall - on circuit boards.
Lindybeige!
A simpler style of review. The dry remark about Sainsbury's Trolleys' certainly made me laugh.
I'd rate Geoffey - who could be surprisingly fair & patriotic for a BBC presenter - above the both dull & slimy Noel Edmonds, or the smarmy & unfunny Quentin; anyday of the week.
£7650? That's more expensive than an equivalent car would be now!
Even more when counting for Inflation.
That said a present day equivilant to a 106 won't last anywhere near as long (by design), is harder to mantain (by design), is more expensive to run & the current motorist is taxed even heavier.
@Alexmircica Lol! hahahahahahah
0:00 anyone knows this song, I like it
It's the theme from BBC Grandstand
My parents are still allergic to that tune XD.
(one of those annoying jingles that were everywhere once)
49.4pence a litre!!
Bellina %
Nice to see the old TG episodes, shame about the awful jingle at the beginning of this video
J.P. Craven think he means the grandstand theme at the beginning
Yes, I hate that Grandstand jingle. Don't know what purpose it serves. The TG theme, "Jessica" is excellent, though.
Top Gear 1991: 'It's great fun to drive.' Top Gear 2020: 'It's boring. It won't do 150.'
Most low end Cars in 1991 couldn't do 100, and rattled like hell above 70.
Some more recent ones can go a lot closer though, with a smoother ride thereto.
@@jimtaylor294 Who wants to do 100 anyway? Some do but I'm not one of them. Besides which, with all the speed cameras about your licence would be gone in 10 minutes. As to what Top Gear has become, one episode springs to mind. Clarkson, May and whatsisname were trying out three farm tractors, and they were laughing because the fastest of them could do 32. They're farm tractors ffs! I would like to see them plough a field with a Ferrari.
Anyone who praises the 205 roadholding never drove it under crosswind conditions...
Nor were a passenger in one... whilst it's being driven by a biker XD.
Wow, cheap petrol at £0.49/litre
@herrgolf so basically, Tiff and Vicki are somewhere in the middle? I think it's a similar story with today's top gear, James is too boring while Jeremy is completely insensible whereas Hammond is in a decent spot in the middle
@Alexmircica Tiff and Vicki are the enjoyable ones. Chris is so dull you stop listening and Jeremy is all opinion and seemingly knows very little in the way of useful information.
On another note....how sexist is this review hahahahhaha !
Why? Statistics showed this type of car was mainly driven by women. So what?
Haha yeah, "I'm shopping for groceries, because that's what women do. When they aren't in the kitchen."
Gareth Lucas can't remember him saying that
It was made in a time when people were not terrified to state a simply fact without sending other into outrage
A practical and realistic review rather than sexist (Marxist BS by the way to con women). He said the recessed door handles could be awkward to reach, and likely to break women's nails. Men typically do not have long painted nails, but funnily enough women often do!
I like Chris Goffey
He is rather boring I'll give ye that but I don't believe he's a bad fella
What I will say is I agree there's not enough useful info in this review ,he doesn't say which engines, gearboxes, trim levels or prices these were and to be frank in 1991 ye'd have found that useful without the internet & ye didn't have to go get hold of a brochure
So he likes the little radio with stupid buttons, that can’t be used elsewhere (and therefore aftermarket radios don’t fit properly) but he dislikes the tail lights? Good lord, it’s those tail lights that add a dash of personality to an otherwise dull-looking small car (even by 1991 standards.) No mention of the high sill on the hatchback though...
Yeah the Fiesta, 205, Micra all do look better than this 106
@@jeff4362 I don't disagree the Micra and the 205 to an extent are better looking though the 106 isn't terrible ,the Fiesta atleast in 5 door form of that era looked bloody awful and boxy but the radio in the 106 for one is high up in the dashboard so ye don't have to fart about looking for it and the buttons whilst some might think they're stupid looking, they're shaped like fingers to put yer fingers on and so ye learn by muscle memory and they're shaped right to be tapped on.
Alot of car radios now are touch based which is actually more dangerous if ye have to look away from where yer going to use it.
@@Samspianopage You're right about today's touch radios, hate them.
Context matters though; as Radio theft was at an all time high in this period. Even a friend's parent's car had their Radio nicked.
The buying public had to lean a lot on the manufacturers to kill this theft trend, as sweeping broken glass off the seats in the morning wasn't much fun.
(this being one of many measures used to try & put crooks off)
damn. cars were so ugly back then
Funny. The Pontiac Astek & last gen' Vauxhall/Opel Vectra didn't exist in 1991 :P .
for me it's the exact opposite.. the cars back then had more charm and elegance. today it's all about aggressive and completely overloaded design. i think that car design always reflects the time in which it was built.
and I just bought another 1993 peugeot 106 xr as a collector car. In 1992 I had a brand new 106 before. still love these little cars^^