Volkswagen Bora 1.6 16V SE 4d (2002/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Terrible. Cost me £5000 depreciation for 6000 miles.
Costs
Servicing overpriced and value dropped like a stone.
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On the road
Driving
Better than Golf, but some controls stiff and big tyres noisy.
Performance
Engine flat below 4,500rpm and undergeared for motorway use.
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine pinked like mad even after modified head gasket fitted. Numerous electical problems and kept on filling up with water inside.
Image
Apparently nobody wants saloons, unless the dealer is trying to sell you one.
Comfort
Ok in the front, but not really for adults in the back.
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Security and Service
Security
Dual stage locking good when it worked and alarm was so sensitive it kept going off on its own.
Service
Dealer lost interest after it had to be returned 4 times for the same fault.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Constant detonation problems and ignition packed up.
Other
Wipers, alarm, central locking, clutch master cylinder.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No