Faults:

Replaced leaking power steer pipes.

Also :- both fuel pumps and hoses, starter motor, alternator, brake booster, driver's window motor, and brake pads all over the years and was able to do these myself without any training. Most worryingly.. Complete brake failure caused by master cylinder failure. Very lucky I was going uphill!!!

Nothing like as sporty as the 504, but just as direct, smooth and comfy.

Faults:

Rust spot in rear turret.

Aircon compressor needed replacing.

General Comments:

Lovely car. Slightly spoilt by booming resonance at the legal limit 100kph-110kph.

Bodywork seems made of pewter - picks up lots of small ripples and dents - much more than any other car I've owned.

The car was assembled by Jaguar-Rover Australia.

Original Michelin TRX tyres became unobtainable or too expensive, so reverted to normal Michelins on station wagon rims. Some loss of ultimate handling, but more comfortable.

Faults:

New exhaust system at 260,000.

A/C is always very weak.

Couldn't get the Michelin TRXs any more. Had them changed for steels (Loved the TRXs, very sad to leave them stored in the garage).

General Comments:

Magnificent car... superb handling, well balanced car, not the fastest, but the most reliable car you can buy. Very well built... honest!!!

The auto gearbox revs a bit high above 115km an hour... very strong engine on the plus side.

Extremely low maintenance car if you've got a good pug specialist... a bit hard to find one in Brisbane Australia. But I did find Robert, thanks mate.

I will not hesitate to get another 505 (specially in white). Very decent on fuel as well.

Faults:

Exhaust replaced.

Starter motor replaced twice.

Passenger-side power window motor replaced.

Power steering worked on.

Water pump replaced.

Few other minor repairs.

Car sometimes stalls after heavy braking.

Doesn't like to start when facing up-hill.

General Comments:

After 6 years of owning this car I would have to say it is a great family car.

It isn't the most reliable thing.

Performs alright for a big car, handles well (power steering is a big help)

Seats are comfortable for long trips.

Luggage space is adequate.

We have 6 people in the family, the 8 seats are great if we need a couple of extra places.

Uses a fair bit of fuel.

Overall we are fairly happy with the 505

Faults:

Internally adjustable door mirrors becoming difficult to adjust.

I believe in preventative maintenance and as such I have had no other problems, even if I have spent a lot on running it comparative to the cars value.

General Comments:

This is a surprisingly good car to drive and handles very well especially in the dry, and is comfortable with it.