1986 Peugeot 505 GL review from North America
"Excellent french workhorse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Paint was decent when bought, but started to fade rapidly.
Interior cosmetics were decent, but the dash and seats split easily.
General comments?
Engine ran like a brand new Mercedes. The car started with ease in cold and warm weather.
The transmission was solid, never had any problems even after nearly 200,000 miles. The 4 speed transmission was very forgiving, which lends itself to be an excellent car to learn stick on.
The seats were comfortable, but split easily, and the paint was not of great quality.
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  | The Peugeot 505 is an excellent, reliable, comfortable, and classic high-quality vehicle. |
| C'est magnifique! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 505 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2002 |