Alternator, starter, power steering hose, cooling fan, HVAC blower.
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.
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.
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!
Anyone have a view on using a Peugeot 505 (prefer 5-seater estate) on Plymouth-Dakar Rally. For details, see Plymouth-Dakar Rally website. Biggest problem from my perspective as a Brit., is car has to be LHD. Based in Japan, although not burdened by excessive paid employment, would need at least a month in UK and/or France/Spain to acquire a suitable car and prepare (preparation expenditure of Stg.25.00 notwithstanding). The LHD requirement is written in stone, but the make/model is free, providing purchase price does not exceed Stg.100. While in UK (1993-03), I owned three different 505's, so am familiar with driving and repairing them. Also, drove in auto rallies (UK based) in 1960's. Feel I need one last adventure before heading for the great car park in the sky.
A-milner@zpost.plala.or.jp.
Anyone have a view on using a Peugeot 505 (prefer 5-seater estate) on Plymouth-Dakar Rally. For details, see Plymouth-Dakar Rally website. Biggest problem from my perspective as a Brit., is car has to be LHD. Based in Japan, although not burdened by excessive paid employment, would need at least a month in UK and/or France/Spain to acquire a suitable car and prepare (preparation expenditure of Stg.25.00 notwithstanding). The LHD requirement is written in stone, but the make/model is free, providing purchase price does not exceed Stg.100. While in UK (1993-03), I owned three different 505's, so am familiar with driving and repairing them. Also, drove in auto rallies (UK based) in 1960's. Feel I need one last adventure before heading for the great car park in the sky.
A-milner@zpost.plala.or.jp.
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