Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002)

All handle well. Stronger (and actually heavier) than bigger 205.

Revised and facelifted range from June 1996 includes hot 120 bhp GTi 16v generally reckoned to handle better than equivalent Saxo.

3-year warranty from January 2000.

60bhp 1.1 litre Independence model with sunroof, metallic paint and a year's insurance (for 22-80 year olds) included at a bargain at £6,495 as from June 2001.

Peugeots generally had below average warranty repair costs in 2003 Warranty Direct Reliability index (index 86.25 v/s lowest 31.93). Link:- www.reliabilityindex.co.uk 1995-2003 petrol and 1995-1997 diesel had average number of breakdowns, problems and faults and 1998-2000 petrol had fewest problems in 2003 Which survey.