Faults:

The alternator needed rebuilding.

The glow plug controller needed replacing.

General Comments:

The Peugeot 504 is the most comfortable car, with the possible exception of a Citroen, I've ever driven.

It is very economical getting between 24 - 29 miles per US gallon of biodiesel.

I've been driving 504's for more than 25 years and have no plans of changing.

It is a very beautiful and distinctive car. You never lose it in a parking lot.

Faults:

Alternator is a little on the slow side following a prolonged spell in the garage. It has alway taken many miles of driving to correct itself. This problem was also evident in my other 504, a GL.

Worn exhaust had caused many miles worth of head aches with a constant vibration rattle through the gear selector. Thankfully, the radio was able to drown out the noise.

General Comments:

Unlike the GL, the Ti is a far superior car with the Kugel Fischer injection system. The car pulls cleanly away hot or cold and starting is prompt. This system enables you to drive using all the available power with ease unlike the GL with a carburetor that uses the second choke as an on/off switch. This isn't so good when attached to an automatique gearbox as kick down is in exactly the same place as kick down.

Faults:

The car is overall working well till this present since I got it in 1982.

With the automatic transmission it's a more comfortable ride with an exception that it takes a couple of extra seconds to get to higher speeds.

Overall it's as light as a bird and it's pretty fast too reaching speeds of 140km/h which is impressive for a 1978 car.

Haven't had any mechanical problems lately just the regular oil changes and maintenance.

General Comments:

I prefer to keep the car till it doesn't move an inch.

I don't plan on selling it whatever price I get for it.

Faults:

Rebuilt carby.

Front right wheel bearing.

Broke a window winder. Total cost about $250.

Only stopped running once, due to a break in a rubber fuel line. Repaired at the roadside in ten minutes. No other faults.

General Comments:

This car is a something the other makers should aspire to make. If Peugeot made a 4x4 I would have bought it. My sister has had 2 Peugeots and had a very similiar experience to my own. What a fantastic (if odd-looking!) vehicle. Outstanding and recommended.

Faults:

In our climate the body easily rusts and normally they will not last longer than 8-10 years. This car had a good body, the first owner took really good care of it by using waxoil from new.

General Comments:

I found the Peugeot 504 diesel a very nice car with a lovely smooth ride. The suspension is very good and so are the seats.

The engine is very strong but does not last long if you rev it up when it is cold or when you go to fast with it. I did 110 km/hour on the highway with a little bit bigger tires on the back (185-15). Does not use a lot of diesel, I did 14 km on one liter. I was also very careful on coolant leakages because the cylinder head will go easily if you overheat it.

I had to replace the radiator, the diesel tank and one front strut. No other problems.