'86 505 purchase

Adam and Soma Dixon (biwltud@bellsouth.net)
Tue, 15 Apr 1997 22:57:35 -0700

An '86 505STI sedan is selling for $400 near my home. There are several
problems that need attention and I would appreciate any advice/feedback
to know what to expect. This would be my first Peugeot. Here's what I
know about the car:

* '86 w/61k miles on odometer
* 4 cyl. w/automatic transmission
* not driven for 1 yr due to rear end problem. the transmission was
replaced and what I am told is that the rear end connection wasn't done
properly, allowing the axle (differential?) lubricant to leak and run
dry.
* tried to start today and the engine would turn over but not start
(bad gas from sitting so long? other problems likely?)
* the engine compartment looks relatively clean
* has new gas tank (my first time seeing one in the trunk area! :))

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.