1998 Peugeot 106 Zest 2 from UK and Ireland - Comments

6th Jul 2003, 17:45

"Would suit learner or driver that lacks confidence"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Sun roof leaked.

Breaks stopped working properly.

Windscreen broke too many times and leaked.

It's only a couple of years old yet sometimes the engine doesn't start.

General comments?

This car is great if you are learning to drive or recently passed your test, as it's really easy to drive and manage.

It's a surprisingly nippy little car even though it only has a small 1.1 engine. It can handle up to about 90 miles per hour without getting too shaky.

It's an uncomfortable car if you're taller than 6ft as it's so compact with a low roof and limited leg room.

The 106 can look stunning from the front, but from the side it can be ugly as it appears as if the back end is a lot higher than the front. This seems to be the case on many of the 106's not just mine.

Many of the 106's have great seat designs; blue, red or white large patterns. This can give a rather sporty appearance even the outside of it is more the opposite.


28th Oct 2004, 17:47

Is this something to do with all zests or do all Peugot 106's leak? I got my zest 2 two months ago and for the past two weeks the back seats have been soaked through and now it's spreading to the front. Amazingly it's not the sunroof: my front and back windscreen are completely gone. Don't think I'll buy a Peugot again as I am now driving around with a constant smell of cabbage from my car seats...


1st Mar 2007, 08:47

Me too! The front screen leaked at the top, and my car was filled with water. It's fixed now, but I too was left with the cabbage smell. It's the insulation - if you take up the carpet, the insulation is soaked. Garages have offered to put my car under their heaters overnight - I think you need to consider this too! Don't buy a 106 zest2 - it's almost guaranteed that it will leak, not start, etc. etc. Shame really because they're lovely cars!

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