I had two 505's, a '94 and a '97. Both diesels. Trouble free, but at the lower half of quality and excellence on top and economy and practicality at the bottom. Considering that parts and services are no longer available, $ 500 must be for a prestine specimen.
On 10/17/07, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 10/17/07, David Bruckmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The 505 is supremely comfortable and one of the most timeless sedan bodies > > ever designed. > > > A stick makes the car that much more desireable, since the 4HP22 ZF > > automatics aren't > > exactly the greatest thing on earth (as any BMW owner can confirm). > > OK, you are making these things sound really tempting for a cheap > little winter project. Going to get me in big trouble with SWMBO. > > Any other advice on the 505? How are the gas engines? Here's one for > $500 I am also eyeing: > > "1985 Peugeot 505 Wagon. 185K, 4 Cyl, 5 Spd, 1 owner since new, inside > and out are in great condition for it's age, very comfortable, needs > new starter." > http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/451307769.html > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo et al. > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
