You think an S14 breaking down randomly is a PITA.
Try any euro car and it quickly becomes a way of life......................what you save on fuel you will spend on repairs.
If you want economy, stick to asian or domestic [which is asian witha badge change], its pretty much an undisputed fact.
Go and buy the Dogs and Lemons book for around $30 and read up about your Peugot/s, its not just me saying this, its also written there in black and white by people that have or can draw on a wealth of experience!!!