Hugo,
Are you looking to buy a new or used car to replace it? By replacing it, I
mean something equivalent. A 5 speed manual tranny, v6 (or i6) engine, good
handling, comfortable, potentially RWD. Audi A6 2.8 or 2.7T (check the audi
board on edmunds, makes our 12 year old STX look utterly reliable), BMW 5
series, Lincoln LS v6 manual w/sport package. That's pretty much it, and
that'll come out to $35K to $42K depending on options (+prep/dest, tax etc).
Add $1200 for sunroof, $350 for heated seats etc... With auto tranny you
would get a few more options for as "low" as $28K.
Now back to the STX:
The PRV found on the Peugeot is almost bulletproof. 300K miles between
overhaul is a good estimation, altough you could probably go further. Are
you respecting the oil/filter change intervals? Is the cooling system
keeping up? As far as I know, the #1 ennemy of the PRV is severe overheating
which might warp the head(s) but most likely will blow your head gasket(s).
Also, this is vital: all relays that say Cartier have to be replaced. They
are original and are way past their usefull life. You'll see 3 on the right
side + 1 on left that are in the pouch at the firewall. You need the dual 87
pin type (I just posted the proper bosch number for these over the weekend).
Another 3 near the battery (of the 87a/87b type). I dont remember if you
said you had done this or not. Might have been Alan.
If your compression is good and you dont have any trace of oil leak, I'd
switch to full synthetic. Would more than likely extend your engine life
past the 300K miles mark. One could get much higher mileage than that if
it's their daily drivers. The Peugeot age more quickly it seems when you
dont drive them.
I dont know how much of a car hobbyist you are and if you enjoy mechanical
work, but you could get a spare tranny and PRV. Disassemble them and rebuild
them to spec. In a few years down the road, you have a brand spanking new
engine and tranny you can slap in, ready for another 300K+ miles :)
Overall, the STX is relatively easy to work on, except the ABS and variable
assist. You can have the vario disconnected and never worry about it again,
and ABS can eventually be replaced by a regular booster/master cylinder.
You'll need also to go over all shocks, bushings, rubber parts etc.
Still well worth it. The body of the 505 is extremely well built/designed.
And you cant get a car with the "glass house" view anymore. They all try too
much for aerodynamics and loose a lot in ergonomics. Not to mention the
seats...
Ciao,
Francois
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From: norgo@cybertrails.com [mailto:norgo@cybertrails.com]
I'm trying to make some decisions about keeping and maintaining my
505 STX. I don't want to sell it, but am a little bit concerned about
some related financial and parts issues.
First, I want to put in a new clutch (and rear main seal while I'm
at). It's probably good for another 20,000 miles, but the gear
changes have to be done slowly. The car has done 153,000 miles
though... is it worth putting in a new clutch on a car with such high
miles? I have heard that the V-6 engine is good for 300K miles.
Second, how much would an engine rebuild cost? Or is it better to put
in a used engine? (Assuming that good ones are will be available 5
years down the road?)
Third, the 5-speed gearbox is whiny in fourth gear. Are the parts
still available to rebuild the box? Used gearboxes are about $300 and
all have high miles(over 100K miles).
It sounds like PSA will not bail in 2002, so the parts supply in the
US could be okay for a few more years yet.
Does anyone have the answers?
Cheers,
Hugo
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