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From: mcj@pyuxn.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.auto
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Date: Tue, 23-Aug-83 12:56:57 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug 23 12:56:57 1983
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George:
In response to your netnews inquiry about
the Peugeot 504D Station wagon.  I drove a
1980 model for a while and have a few
things to say about it.
1. Peugeots are one of the most comfortable
driving and riding cars that I have been in
(that are under $15,000).
2. This car can carry an incredible amount
of stuff in it - I moved most of my
apartment belongings in it.
3. Peugeot diesels are considered highly
reliable because they are true diesels and
they haven't had a lot of fiddling.  Of course
the other side is that because the model
has been around a long time, it may not
be as technologically advanced as other
cars.
4.  Because it is diesel and there
is so much passenger/carrying space,
the noise level can be a problem..A
good radio might be advisable.od radio might be advisable.

5. Maintenance and repair work is minimal, provided
you don't get a lemon.
6.  I drive a 504D sedan, 1978, and haven't had cold
weather startup problems (mid-New Jersey), but I did
pay attention to weatherizing of fuel.
7.  Peugeot is releasing 505 station wagon , maybe in 1984,
for sale in US.  Already available in Europe.  So a 504 may
be a good deal now.


Mary Jacobs
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