VW Bora 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite a lot of car - better value elsewhere.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can drink fuel and oil.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great car to drive, although tends to let go unpredictably.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Needs lots of right foot to go and is better for overtaking than drag racing.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The only car I've ever owned that needs a litre of oil a month.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a Volkswagen.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lots of adjustment on the seats, but can take time to find the right position.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Hasn't been stolen yet.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Poor, insulting and overpriced service once again from VW.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Did I mention the oil drinking? This is normal.

    Other

    Loved the car. Wouldn't get the 2.0-litre again - would go for the 1.8T.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes