and another newbie

[LeeM]

Hey guys

Yes I like cars

Current fleet is VW polo 40v V8
                        Alfa166
                        Skoda ute
                       
And I'm very interested in finding a Pug 106

Are they in the same league  as VW mk1 golf's?

[RS]

Welcome Lee.

[newdirtypug]

Hi Lee

Where you from?

[LeeM]

I'm in Morrinsville Waikato

Are there local pugs around here?

As a newbie I can't get into the For Sale section yet but I am looking for a 106...anyone?

Cheers

[Don Simon]

Welcome !

[camera doctor]

VW polo 40v V8  ...... really !!  Love to see some video of that running

[MYRUSH]

Saw the project thread on VASK. That thing is mad! No 106's for sale on here that I know of im afraid, but they do pop up every now and then.
What sort of 106 are you after? GTi, XSi, Rallye, Diesel spec ?

[LeeM]

Yes the Polo is fun...

I have just put ITB's on it.. which has slightly reduced the low down torque but increases the top end to around 400 horses

But very easy to drive

I am looking for a 106 for the family shopping basket so nothing fancy

106's are to my mind a very balanced design and these things are important to me...

I had a 406 coupe for awhile and I loved the look.... but very hard to live with

Cheers

[Pee Dubbaya]

Welcome, 106's are great as a runaround. Find an Xsi - there are a few about.

[LeeM]

Just been playing around on T/M and the 3 door 206 is remarkably similar in shape to the 106
Is there much difference?
Frog impressionists...

[Pee Dubbaya]

Yes the 206 is slightly bigger and a fair bit heavier. They drive quite differently - 206 is fairly stable, 106 is quick and nimble in comparison. I'd recommend driving both to see which is preferred. Having driven both I personally prefer the 106 - a lot more involving to drive.

[rolly]

Another personal opinion.

I purchased a new Clio RS over a new 206 gti180 because it was a more involved drive. And have since modified it over the years of ownership.

Now that I have a 106 gti as well - it is even more fun than both of them. Not as fast in a straight line, but even more fun because it turns in so well with bascially zero weight.

I suspect however that a few well chosen mods on the 106 will have it just as quick as the Clio (which is quicker that a 180).

NB: I am a car whore, I have no brand prefference and simply buy what apeals to my senses and heart more for the dollars I have to spend.

[MYRUSH]

Also test drove a 206 GTi180 and didnt like it. Felt too high and a bit too much body roll. Low amount of feeling that the car is an extension of the driver. Love my 106 though, love driving every second in it

[Pee Dubbaya]

Body roll Pat? Was the one you drove knackered? One that I/gf had was quite stiff & fairly well controlled in roll. I preferred it's setup to Pete's Clio 200 Cup actually.
You certainly feel more connected to the car driving a 106     Miss mine a little already 

[LeeM]

Thanks guy's

Just looking at the Citroen AX gti

How do they compare with the 106?