Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2005) 1.8T ST 4d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Family and friends alike rate it very highly.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. It has been the best car I have owned, before this I changed annually, and i've kept this one five years almost, still not selling!
What are you likely to buy next?
As late a 1.9 130 TDI Highline Bora as i can find.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
April 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Ex-Demo with all toys for the price of a base model of the same age.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Image and percieved reliability of brand in general
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly, helpful and courteous, and has been since.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nice spread of power, although a little more would be nice! Handling not as good as it could be as standard, but lower profile tyres sorted that, but it is a great distance car, better than my previous mondeo and rover 600 for still feeling fresh at the end of a six hour run.
What's it like to park?
Not so easy, as the boot lid slopes away from the rear screen. Steering is light, and brakes are brilliant.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Starter motor windings (covered by warranty) Seat height adjuster had mind of its own (again replaced under warranty) CD Multi player stopped working.
What's most practical about your car?
Huge loadspace, although not that easy to access, Great ability to cover distance without fuss or fatigue.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
