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Buying a Peugeot 106 GTI or Rallye

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  • 12-07-2006 12:35pm
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    conZ
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    Going across to England towards the end of the month to get a Peugeot 106 GTI, Rallye or Saxo VTR (they have the same engine, haven't they?). 1997 to 2000.

    What should I be looking out for when buying these?


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    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    you bastard.

    i hate you.

    being able to afford insurance on a GTi...


    it sucks to be young, doesnt it:p:p


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    Delta_ie
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    Its the saxo vts which uses the 1.6 16valve engine, same as the 106 gti.
    The rallye, guessing you mean the later s2 model, uses a 1.6 8valve engine.


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    Wibbs
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    The rallye has more torque and is a lighter car(lots of weight saving). The rallye is much rarer than the others. Just a thought resale wise. Me, that would be the one I'd be buying. That aside the GTi has more creature comforts. They handle so much better than most other so called gti's. Good luck with your search.

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    Puff Puff Pass
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    The 106 Rallye S2 model(newer one) has a 1.6 8 Valve producing 103bhp, the 106 GTi + Saxo VTS have a 1.6 16v producing 120bhp. The Rallye however is a shade lighter so its not a huge gap slower than the GTi/VTS

    The VTR has a 1.4 8 Valve engine AFAIK

    The VTS/GTI or Rallye are pure peaches to drive and are super quick. best of luck - if your going to England to buy - Check for underbody rust - NCT Fail

    @ KamiKazi - What age r u? I got insured for 2,700 TP first ever driving experience, provisional licensce, 20 yrs of age


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    chicken_food
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    a fine choice!!
    I just went over to leeds and picked up a 1.4 106 xsi. Its amazing the savings even after all the vrts and tax. It will be a hassle though to get the full V5 off the owner,so sort that out in advance.
    The rallye has a closer ratio gearbox which means incredible acceleration but the saxo will pull away in the higher gears 80+.
    Gtis are ragged to death,so be careful. If you want check out www.106rallye.com/newforum Its a haven for rallye fans and good deals. Its also handy for parts,servicing questions and the likes. Just be aware,that these cars are prone to the odd fault. They are french after all. So budget in atleast 200-500 to get it to the way you want it (and also mr.nct!) Theres a few rallye owners living in terenure and goatstown,and they'r always so nice when you have a question or you want to chat with them about potentially buying a car. Best of luck, and you wont regret it!


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    mloc123
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    KamiKazi wrote:
    you bastard.

    i hate you.

    being able to afford insurance on a GTi...


    it sucks to be young, doesnt it:p:p

    Insurance on them is pretty resonable imo, what age are you?

    I drove a VTS before buying my 206 GTi, nice car with good handling and somewhat comfortable. 206 won out tho' because of the torque and creature comforts. VTS will be alot cheaper than a 106 Gti/Rallye but they do have "chav" factor but I love how they look. 106 gti is slightly better specced than the VTS with half leather seats etc.. but apart from that they are essentially the same car. Rallye is meant to be great fun but I'd imagine they are though to find. Avoid the VTR, Sluggish car.


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    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Puff Puff Pass wrote:
    @ KamiKazi - What age r u? I got insured for 2,700 TP first ever driving experience, provisional licensce, 20 yrs of age

    im 19 with 2 years no claims


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    Puff Puff Pass
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    is that on your own policy or named driver. either way you should be looking at under 2,500

    try brittons, no other company in the country would touch this car unless i was over 25


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    d4r3n
    Registered Users Posts: 707 ✭✭✭d4r3n


    chicken_food wrote:
    a fine choice!!
    I just went over to leeds and picked up a 1.4 106 xsi. Its amazing the savings even after all the vrts and tax. It will be a hassle though to get the full V5 off the owner,so sort that out in advance.
    The rallye has a closer ratio gearbox which means incredible acceleration but the saxo will pull away in the higher gears 80+.
    Gtis are ragged to death,so be careful. If you want check out www.106rallye.com/newforum Its a haven for rallye fans and good deals. Its also handy for parts,servicing questions and the likes. Just be aware,that these cars are prone to the odd fault. They are french after all. So budget in atleast 200-500 to get it to the way you want it (and also mr.nct!) Theres a few rallye owners living in terenure and goatstown,and they'r always so nice when you have a question or you want to chat with them about potentially buying a car. Best of luck, and you wont regret it!

    Rallye owners in Terenure and Goatstown? Where?!


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