Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2005) 1.9 TDI Highline (130ps) 4d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Doing ok in life, appreciates quality. Will satisfy the boy racer in you when the mood takes, but is still a sensible car for a businessman or family.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice looks, nice power, nice make, nice car! Never had a negative comment.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. It's reliable, quick, won't guzzle fuel and has good street cred.
What are you likely to buy next?
Sticking with the VW diesel range no doubt.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,500
When did you buy the car?
August 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Fair price for age/mileage/model type.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Sick of cheap and nasty cars, wanted something with a quality feel that had more power.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Goes like a train with so much torquey power in all gears, at all revs! Easy to drive around with minimum revs to save fuel, but will drive like a bullet if the mood takes you. Comfortable suspension and seats. Quality feel all round.
What's it like to park?
It's a long car, but the parking sensors at the back help with reversing.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not one thing wrong so far that really matters. Handbrake button rattles but fixed with piece of felt under it. Can forgive that.
What's most practical about your car?
Can be serviced at home by confident DIYer. Returns 50mpg or more, not bad for so much power. Will start well in icy termperatures and is not useless in snow (turn off ESP). Large boot space.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Superb car for cruising on motorways as it has cruise control, 6 gears and a driver's armrest. The MPG indicator always keeps you in the fuel-saving mindset too. Lots of steering wheel controls and displays on hand for driver. Heated leather front seats are nice in winter!
