Volkswagen Bora 2.3 V5 4d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £14k from VW dealer for a 1 year old UK car with only 375 miles! Ran for 26 months, sold back as a 30,000miler/3 year old for £7.5k. A lot cheaper than a comparable Audi / BMW.
Costs
'Oil service' about £90, full service about £170. 10,000 intervals a pain for higher milage drivers.
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On the road
Driving
Strong relaxed heave - rather than agressive acceleration. Great grip on 205/55/16s, but steering slightly vague. Great long distance motorway car.
Performance
My 150bhp (early variant) had reasonably strong, rather than impressive, performance - but not until 4200rpm. I'd advise to go for a later 170bhp model (4 valves per cylinder!)
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Living with it
Reliability
Never failed me.
Image
Had hours of fun with the folding key! Good strong VW image and 'sensible' saloon shape (with a nice red light performance - if needed). A good Q car. I bought a yellow one. I wouldn't again as it cheapened was it a great all-round car.
Comfort
Great in the front and sensible spec. Rear was a little cramped.
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Security and Service
Security
No real problems - never got used to boot lock/unlock sequence from key fob.
Service
It's good customer service - but boy do you pay for it!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No real problems - did require minimal (but frequent) oil top up.
Other
Window regulator failed, but was immediately replaced under warranty.
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