Peugeot 505 Evolution Price In Nigeria – Reviews And Buying Guide

The Peugeot 505 is a large family car that is manufactured by a French automobile manufacturer known as Peugeot. It started production from 1979 to 1992 in Sochaux, France. Also, other countries such as Argentina, China, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria have also manufactured the vehicle. The 505 model was Peugeot’s last rear-wheel-drive car.

The Peugeot 505 was designed to replace the previous model which was the Peugeot 504 but that model was the most successful of all. Even though they share the same platform, the 505 never achieved up to the sales figures of the 504.

The Peugeot 505 Evolution is available with a choice of gasoline and Diesel engines with two different body styles which are the sedan or wagon. The wagon can accommodate up to eight passengers and it later served as a base for transforming the model into a 4 by 4 ambulance.

Peugeot 505 Evolution Performance

The Peugeot 505 Evolution has a reputation of durability and ruggedness that makes it a top transport choice in many developing countries all over the world. It has soaked up potholed roads and rough dirt trails that most cars would just not cope with. The plenty options of engines, transmission and saloon and estate body styles are what the Peugeot 505 Evolution needs.

The Peugeot 505 Evolution has great handling capabilities which have gone way ahead of it because it is known for such. The vehicle is offered with a wide choice of engines and transmission and it is built with a successful range of 4 x 4 models and increased ground clearance and locking rear differential.

Peugeot 505 Evolution Interior Features

The interior features eight seats, face forwarding, one more than it was on the 504 station wagon. It is a cheaper and better alternative to other new minivans in the market. The front of the interior is designed with a modern-looking dashboard that has a raised area in front of the driver for the instrument cluster, but with rounded corners and edges. On the centre stack area, Peugeot installed the vents on the upper sides which are followed by the climate control sliders and the stereo. The rear of the 505 evolution is featured with folding seats for the middle row and additional flat-folding bench seats in the trunk which makes the total loading volume amount to 68.5 cubic feet of space, with only the front seats kept in running order.

Peugeot 505 Evolution Exterior Features & Dimension

Larger and more refined with powerful engine choices, the Peugeot 505 Evolution has a shape that is featured with an overhang to create room for more loading areas and passengers. The vehicle has the same front fascia as the sedan with its angry-looking headlights and black plastic grille.

The dimensions of the Peugeot 505 Evolution are;

• Wheelbase – 2743mm.
• Width – 1737mm.
• Weight – 1210kg.
• Height – 1424mm.
• Length – 4597mm.

Common Problems Of The Peugeot 505 Evolution

1. The spare parts are available anywhere within Nigeria from car dealers but the only problem are the panels and trim items which are getting harder to come by. The only way to keep your Peugeot 505 Evolution on the road is by getting a donor car.
2. The chassis and frame of the Peugeot 505 Evolution were built in such a way that they would last but if you find out that your car has spent its life in dry climate like harmattan and it is still working fine, that means it is in good condition because most of the cars will need some restoration work. A thorough inspection will need to be done on the vehicle before taking it out for a drive because some parts may have become rusted such as the floor pans, sunroof shades and wheel arches.
3. The electronics of the fuse boxes are a pre-1982 model which means that they may have a lot of electrical faults due to oxidation of the connections. Getting a new fuse box would solve the issue. The automatic gearboxes benefit a lot from some preventative maintenance in the form of a replacement oil filter mesh and oil change every 18,000 miles. This can help improve shift smoothness.

Buying Guide For The Peugeot 505 Evolution

1. Engine: The low stressed engines are really difficult and many cars have recorded few mileages because of this. Changing the oil can help keep them running smoothly and increases the lifespan of the engines.
2. Cooling Of The Vehicle: Checking the condition of the cooling system is an important thing to do to ensure that the engine is running in good shape. There have been several cases whereby the cylinder heads crack due to air getting into the system and causing hot-spots.
3. Clutch: Check if there are creaking clutch pedal on the manual cars. The higher mileage models can wear easily which causes a creaking sound that means attention is needed. There is no need to worry much, a repair is very easy and can be done any time at home but if you feel it is still a problem, then go for another car.
4. Turbo: For the turbo models, it is very important to check the turbo boost pressure is within tolerance. It may have lost a few PSI over the years or may have been tweaked to help its performance. So ensure you check for any such problems before purchasing it.

Peugeot 505 Evolution Price

Brand new Peugeot 505 Evolution	N960,000 – N1 million
Nigerian used Peugeot 505 Evolution	N850,000