1984 Peugeot 505 GL wagon 2 litre Fuek Injection

Summary:

Those that have them usually will not let go of them

Faults:

Head gasket changed twice, first time on warranty.

Anti-pollution (Pulsair) rotted out, creating the only serious disablement.

General Comments:

Outstanding mechanical and human engineering, versatility, utility and value.

Over-built - shocks lasted 15 years, alternator 16 years, clutch 17 years. Still on original starter.

Outstanding electrics

Comfortable ride and predictable handling.

Never been stuck in the worst blizzards with all season Michelins.

Although underpowered, will cruise all day at 150-160 kph.

Excellent paint and good rust protection, even in salty clime.

Still gives me the same pleasure after 18 years as it did on day one.

The only thing I could replace it with is another.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st May, 2002

4th Aug 2002, 23:40

Agreed. The 505 wagon is a Great car, mines an '85 and still going strong. Great handling, great looking, solid at speed, and holds anything w/7ft+ length of flat cargo space.

When my pulsair canister and it's pipes inevitably rusted out, I simply pitched them, plugged the holes where they had been connected, and never looked back. (This on the advice of a few shops that work on/deal parts for old Peugeots) Has continued to run great ever since.

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1984 Peugeot 505 STI 2.0 FI

Summary:

Bullet proof and cheap to drive

Faults:

Alternator, starter, power steering hose, cooling fan, HVAC blower.

General Comments:

I acquired this car when I turned 16. It has been an extremely reliable machine, and continues to run very well. The motor and transmission have never been taken apart, yet both show now signs of wear. Compression is still perfectly even and very high. The original ZF 3 speed automatic transmission is bullet proof and continues to pull off smooth positive shifts. I drive the car very hard at times, and I have cruised for periods of time at top speed. Still, this Peugeot has never shown any signs giving up. Though not a "fast" car, it is adequately powered and well geared for normal use. It has served and continues to serve me very well.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th June, 2001

15th Jan 2003, 06:40

I am French and I moved to the US 4 months ago. In France I owned a 23 year old 505 with 300000 miles on it and it never gave me any trouble. This car simply never breaks down. I am glad to hear that it also has a very good record on the other side of the Atlantic. Thanks for the good review on this car, it deserves it.

28th Dec 2004, 13:50

Hi, I'm a kiwi and I own a 1984 505GTI, and have done for the last year.

Most impressed with the cars ride and considering that it is 20 yrs old, it drives better than most japanese cars on the road today and very comfy.

It has really been looked after and is still on the original engine - not too bad considering that it has done over 500000kms!, not even a little smoke!.

And it is pretty straight too!.

The only thing that ain't working is the sunroof, but I can live with that!.

GREAT cars and not so many of them around with that classic 80s styling!

1984 Peugeot 505 S 2.0

Faults:

Nothing much!

General Comments:

This has been a one owner, dependable, transportation. Damn Good Car !

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th June, 1998

12th Mar 2001, 10:32

I have a Peugeot 405 and a Toyota Corona. I don't know why my Peugeot is so unreliable, it breaks down a lot. I have repaired it a lot, it has only done 11000 miles.