I does seem that our trusted 505's out there are falling victim to age and depleted parts supply. I see the same items mentioned time and time again that need to be replaced once they reach over 175,000 miles or more. I personally have stopped driving my 1987 505 STI V-6 5 Speed about 2 months ago to spare it from the ravages of daily driving. At 230,000 miles it still starts, everything works and can still manage 25 MPG on the open road at a steady 75 MPH. Does not burn or consume any oil between changes at 3,000 - 4,000 miles. Still is one of the most comfortable and poised autos on the highway.
Need to do some minor repair/replacement items in the spring , ie., low pressure power steering hose, flush the cooling system, and replace the torque tube center support bearing for the driver shaft, then save it for trips to Carlisle, and other special events or weekend trips on the open road to Cape Cod.
My replacement: An Audi 1998 A4 Quattro 2,8 L 5 speed. A bit Teutonic but I am used to German engineering. Love the AWD.
Peter
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> I hear you there - the days of using a Peugeot as a reliable daily
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> All the best with BMW, Ken.
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