I've been looking for a cheap and cheerful commuter car. Mostly looking at '90's and early 2000's Volvos, Saab 900's and 9-3 Se's, and A2 &A3 VW's. My criteria is that it be fairly cheap (<$4000), fuel economical, older, fun to drive, and unque.
But I stumbled upon an 87 Peugeot 505 that looks to be in great shape and I'm intrigued. It's not a turbo, and it's an automatic, but it looks like it could be nimble (or made to be so) and has a great 80's European style to it.
Just as a point of reference, I've owned and wrenched a great number of older British ans Swedish cars, and watercooled VW's over the years, and I tend to go for the oddball and unloved "classics". I currently drive a 17 year old Ford Ranger, which has it's own quirks, so I'm a bit of a glutton for punishment.
But nonetheless, I probably need to be talked out of this one. If so, what else should I be looking at that fits my criteria?
79rex
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8/22/19 4:23 p.m.
curious if your refering to the 505 listed in Milwaukee craigslist?
I "always" liked the styling of the 505 and the Turbo in particular. When I was a kid one of my class mates dad had a 505 Familiale (estate) but that's the only real experience I have of the car. Almost 40 years ago. I mostly remember it as being very big.
However, a french car in the same class as a Volvo 240, Ford Granada (European) and Mercedes 123, "nimble" is not really what springs to my mind :-)
From what I hear from my friends involved in French cars of the era, they tend to be a bit peculiar in places but nothing outrageous. I think you came to the wrong place to be "talked out of it" :-D
Gustaf
I see nothing wrong with your plan. I like the looks of them and you won’t see yourself all the time.
I owned a 504 for a spell. Fun(ish) car 4 speed on the tree that was interesting to drive.
When we were running a Honda Civic in the Sundowner races at Mosport Park in Canada there was a pair of Peugot 505's that ran the race as well. Seemed to hold up well and they did look good.
therealpinto said:
I "always" liked the styling of the 505 and the Turbo in particular.
From what I hear from my friends involved in French cars of the era, they tend to be a bit peculiar in places but nothing outrageous. I think you came to the wrong place to be "talked out of it" :-D
Gustaf
Thanx, Gustaf! I'm dying to go see the car, which is still for sale according to the ad anyway. Maybe if I procrastinate long enough it will be gone before I finally get around to seeing it...
