Faults:

Gearbox seal leaking, was fixed under warranty by dealer.

Needed a new rear brake caliper, as ratchet teeth for handbrake had stripped.

Fuel pump problems-hard starting, after much head scratching and diagnosis was fixed without replacing pump.

Throttle body needed cleaning, O2 sensor similarly, big improvement to acceleration and general running after-wards.

Handbrake does not hold well-works on rear disc's.

Interior is very comfortable, light and airy, air con. has worked well until recently-gas has escaped from compressor seal, but car not used much now except for Car Club activities as I keep it in Concours condition (and have a 91 405 Mi16 as my daily runner).

First bought a 505 as a tow car for boat towing, it has been best tow car ever. Having a slippery diff. it pulls boats up sandy or slippery ramps easily.

The car has a timeless Pinin Farina grace to it, is admired for both style and comfort-seats back & front are superb. and legroom vast. Like all Pugs over last 30 years its ride & handling combination is excelent.

Faults:

Failed emissions test due to burnt valve seals. Replaced the seals and reconditioned the head.

Turbo worn out at 200000km. Had the old unit repaired.

Transmission blown at 220000km, due to overheating and age. Will replace with a used unit.

Running too hot, remove thermostat when outside temperature goes above 20c.

General Comments:

A great car to drive, but very thirsty when driven hard in the city.

Very fast on the highway, not too much turbo lag, even with the automatic transmission. It cruises at 140kph, and will go 200kph+.

Great looking interior, and the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in.

Frequent oil changes and perfect maintenance are necessary for these cars, or they do not last.

Faults:

My clutch had to be replaced since it was slipping constantly in 3rd and 4th gears.

Steering tie rods and ball joints were changed because they were in a state of bad repair when I got the car.

I also changed the tyres to get maximum grip.

Driver seat is also in a state of bad repair, but I have seat covers at the moment, I hope to fix them some time.

Engine needs a re-bore badly, currently much slower than it should be because of that.

General Comments:

This car is not exactly fast, in fact it is relatively slow, but it's running costs are very cheap.

The cabin is wonderful for a car its age, and nicer than most other cars which are more recent. It is also very spacious inside.

It has got a wonderful ride, and I would recommend it to anyone, especially if you can find a higher specced Turbo Diesel (GTD). Some even had ABS and airbags!

Faults:

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.