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Which one should i get?
Well I was at a car dealership today and this guy had 2 peugeots there that i was interested in. They were both 505's. One had a v6 and the other was a 4 cyl. turbo w/ intercooler. The v6 had high miles, but ran like a dream, the turbo smoked a little and didnt feel all that right. Now im just lookin for opinions on which one i should get. Just give some thoughts
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What are you doing buying a Peugeot??? You should be springing for an SVX.
Between those two choices I would trust your gut and go with the V6. But let me ask this...why a Peugeot?
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Im going to buy an SVX soon, once as i can find one for sale in the area. maybe in a year or so.
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Re: Which one should i get?
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No contest... get the svx!!!
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Hi Johnny, Maybe he is a Francophile. Take care, BOBB |
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I think you answered your own question...
Having owned a 505 turbo (1985 non intercooled) and STi V6, would opt for the V6, particularly since you already have the feeling the turbo is a problem...the turbo's had a nasty habit of breaking rings if you tried to up the boost or drove it hard for an extended time....would have bodacious blow-by, pressurize the crankcase and blow seals like no tomorrow. Lot to be said for 505's...a suspension which lasted forever and fairly light for a sedan. Particularly nice if all the accessories worked and has leather interior...stick tranny only..the automatic was problematic.
Also, the exterior paint/clearcoat had a tendency to deteriorate prematurely and plastic headlights would yellow after 5 years but overall, a good buy if you find one cheap and well maintained. Parts are still available and not overpriced for the most part except for ABS sensors, ECM, electronics Craig |
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arrggh
guess if you lived in Europe a Peugot would be okay
you can at least find some one to work on it everytime it needed it. IMHO it wouldnt even be a question.........anything else But the 505.........even a Saab would be better
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Re: Peugeot
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I'm assuming you are getting an old 4 bolt pattern Subie and are just buying the Peu for the 14 or 15 inch wheels that will fit it so you can lift it and put mudder's on. Buy 4 wheels. Get a Peu! Seriously go with the 6er. I never saw one smoking. All the 4 turbos I've viewed running were dirty little creatures!
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