VW Bora 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fully Loaded Ex Demo at 10k seemed a bargain but price seems to have fallen further 1yr on.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Low Insurance group 8 and between 30-35mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very pleasant especially on motorway gearbox very smooth.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of zip in 2nd & 3rd.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No problems so far, but uses a lot of oil.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sport model with le casselete's in metallic berry red, does catch the eye, but does not impress when asked ""so what do you drive?"" but as long as your not a poser a fine all-round car.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Most comfortable car I've owned, super seats, and arm rest makes m/way driving easy. Better than 3-series.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never been tested.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Free courtesy car if you can wail a fortnight for a service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Uses a lot of oil, engine management displays alternator problems intermittently.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes