VW Bora 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Doesn't hold its value as well as the Golf.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Servicing and replacement part costs are horrendous costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very solid drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonable torque for an 8-valve engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average - Lots of annoying and expensive failures.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good looking car for a small family saloon.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Solid, comfortable ride as long as you are not sitting in the cramped rear - much quieter than the Golf I had previously though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Works so well that when the sensor unit in the cullemn failed the car had to be trailered back to the dealer.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fixed many faults under the 3 year warranty, but had to wait weeks for some parts which was unacceptable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil consumption ridiculous although the manual states it's acceptable - Emulsified oil deposits round filler cap.

    Other

    Clutch on the air conditioning unit fell apart just after the end of the warranty period - Another expensive repair.

    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