1988 Peugeot 505 GR 2.0 petrol

Summary:

A person, a friend, not just a machine

Faults:

Little rust around the sunroof, cost $220 NZ to fix.

Alternator failed after I connected battery wrong way round.

Sunroof motor got disconnected somehow, so sunroof is not working.

General Comments:

This car made me love Peugeot 505's, me and my partner love this car like a person, a friend, not just a machine.

Suspension is extremely soft, and the seats are the most comfortable seats I ever experienced. It feels like you are riding in a big soft sofa.

The engine is not destructible, no special care is needed at all. That's why Peugeot 505 is the most popular car in Africa!

My partner bought snowy (name of the car) for $1400 NZ, very cheap indeed. And you can find a 505 in reasonably condition for very cheap price. In New Zealand at least.

I admit it is relatively hard to find a good Peugeot specialist, but 505's structure is really simple, most people can fix most problems with a workshop manual, which is not hard to get hold of.

When snowy dies, I will still keep it in my backyard and buy another Peugeot 505!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th June, 2003

6th Jun 2004, 04:58

I agree, my mum owned a GR family model until last October when someone decided to drive directly into the side and ruining the structure. Perfect for taking all of us kids out, I also agree with the part about the Peugeot being a friend not just a car!

13th May 2006, 04:26

Adios to all nice pug drivers, I just stopped to fill up diesel and met a lady getting petrol for her similar light blue 505,its such a lovely feeling when afficionados meet, we agreed that these cars are just like good friends, every trip is looked forward to be it to the shops or interstate.

The greatest seats ever, neat handling, fine brakes & lovely style. They are well loved here in Australia, the Peugeot club keeps the spirit alive with great events& drives. Viva La France!

10th Jun 2006, 11:58

I bought my 505 GR 20 years ago. I agree with all of you that it is not just a car, but it is my closest friend. It is very reliable. The more it gets old the more I love it. Its beauty never fade away. It should be good if I feel like this to my wife.

1986 Peugeot 505 SLi 2 litre

Summary:

Old fashioned grand touring comfort

Faults:

Air cleaner cover came loose causing the car to surge/kangaroo hop vigorously, which was annoying, but not fatal.

An intermittent drivers' side door lock niggle (it has power locks).

The clutch throw out bearing is noisy (big deal) and 5th gear is rumoured to have no case hardening left, but fixing the clutch pedal throw length seems to have quietened that down.

General Comments:

I've fixed the niggling little problems listed (present when purchased).

I love the ride and handling combination which is still, even 17 years on, truly superior.

I love the seats. No-one makes car seats like Peugeot.

I love the cavernous boot.

It is a little slow (having the olllld Peugeot pushrod 2 litre with injection), but the fuel economy is good.

Parts are no problem at all either.

Visibility is outstanding. The dash is a vast improvement over the series one 505s.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th May, 2003

25th Oct 2005, 02:34

Thanks for the comments about the SLi. We have had one in Autralia since 1996, the 1986 sedan with sunroof. Well worth spemding the money on, but only if you can find a reliable Peugeot mechanic. Handling is sharp and steering is pin-point. Paint finish still has a new gleam after 18 years: my friend looked out the window and asked if I had a new car. (His eyes are not that good).

1986 Peugeot 505 GTi Executive 2.2 litre

Summary:

A quick touring car bargain nowadays

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.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th November, 2002

19th Feb 2005, 08:14

Tip for Turbo diesel: If stop solenoid switch fails (symptom: cranks, but does not start), pull off electrical cable and short to body (ignition on). This will cause stuck plunger to reverse so when electrical supply is restored, hopefully plunger is pulled back allowing fuel to injectors. A diesel engine is stopped by cutting fuel supply. This could save your bacon on a Peugeot 505 diesel.