Peugeot 505

I bought a 1991 GRD 505 family estate in 1995, it had 86.000 miles on the clock - I exchanged the engine in 2003 when the original engine had clocked 230,000 miles I've replaced the alternator, boot door lock twice, the fuel tank and drive shaft guide packer The car has been off the road since 2006 having failed its MOT - some welding is required and a new exhaust, I'll get it back on the road in the next few months - For a big car its very economical and a real work horse for shifting wardobes and the like. The third row of seats at the back would be better with head supports - but let me tell you its given years of fun to my family It ...  Read the complete review

I bought my 505 in 1996 as an ex Taxi. It was one I had driven in the past. I paid £800 for it, this was before old car prices got really low. It came with a full MOT and some tax. The speedo showed 204000 miles. Initial defects were as follows. *Temp gauge didn't work, just needed a spade connector. *Exhaust fell off the day after I bought it. I got it welded but had to replace it eventually, 2 small sections came to over £250 from a motor factor. *Boot lock was broken. I replaced it with one pinched from a breakers, the key wasn't required as they all open with a penny. *Driver's door mirror didn't work, I plugged it in and all ...  Read the complete review