Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2005) 1.6 S 4d (1999/T) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm looking to the future but I'm my own person and I'm happy to show I'm not willing to stick to the normal conventions.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

My friends think it's a granddads car and my family thinks it a good reliable motor with lots of space.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes! It's so simple to fix of there is something that does fail. The car is cheap to buy as are the parts.

What are you likely to buy next?

I'm not looking to sell the bora.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,100

When did you buy the car?

January 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, these cars are very cheap compared to what you can get on the market now a days. And it's much bigger than it's rivals.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I've always wanted a bora.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

The car handles it's size very well. For a big cat it's nimble. on a motorway this model can be a little sluggish compared to the current vw jettas. but around town it's very nimble, in a roads it's a dream to drive. Up hills the bora can pull very well.

What's it like to park?

Simple. You just have to think about the boot and the few cm's of bumper from the rear window.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Plenty. But the only things that have failed is manly due to my lack of care. 15 years on and the car has a lot of original parts.

What's most practical about your car?

The size of it generally. I've only ever filled the boot once.... When I went camping for 1 week.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The sound system. It's very very clear and much better than the after market speakers.