Peugeot 106 Xsi - experiences and thoughts

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blue_haddock said:

Unless it was a euro spec 1.3 twin carb rallye then the uk spec rallye was actually worse than an XS as they only had 75bhp.

Shows how little you know......

I meant XS not rallye the U.K. rallye was a dud unlike the euro version. I’m talking about cars I’ve owned the xs was great fun on country roads.

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Checkmate said:

Talking to one of my friends today, he is mad on my Alpina and really wants to buy it. I have said no to offers of cash before, but he wishes to sweeten the deal by throwing in his little one-oh, or an S type R.
I am interested in this deal as when I was younger I did quite want the Xsi.
Bearing in mind my daily car is a modified Clio 200, not dissimilar to the one in the recent PH article, but with more power, and the 106 would be a weekend car, would it be worth doing?
It's a great deal. But still unsure if it.
Would like to hear other's thoughts before going into this deal in more depth.
Thanks.

What year / condition is the 106? Can't speak for later 1.6 XSis, but the early pre-cat XSis are great fun, not as rev happy as a Rallye, but still with a rev limit of 7250 IIRC. If you fancy some of the old school charm at the weekend, they are great in terms of weight, gearing and easy maintenance. Plus the TU engine is a dependable thing. However... unsure which Alpina you own but I imagine it contrasts the Clio 200 quite well (I loved my 200) but I'm not sure a 106 would - have you driven your friend's one?

Historic FIA homologation papers from the Grp A days:

https://historicdb.fia.com/car/peugeot-106-xsi

Gilles Panizzi in a Grp A car:

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1081896762500108