Volkswagen Bora 2.0 SE 4d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£7k from dealer with 40k on clock 12 months ago - not bad considering would have to pay up to £2k more for Golf equivalent
Costs
Not overjoyed with average of 35mpg, but have driven far worse economical cars that do not offer same enjoyment
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On the road
Driving
Great for long journeys and really pulls well in fifth
Performance
Shifts when you want/ need it to and same performance as GTi albeit the 2 litre as opposed to the 1.8 t Golf
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Living with it
Reliability
Good except engine management light - constantly switching on initially even after full diagnostic checks - can be very expensive to sort - usually minor faults, but worth checking light has not been turned off permanently prior to purchase!
Image
Can't fault it - especially when clean looks the business - best in indigo blue or black in my opinion
Comfort
Cannot complain - never been a passenger in the back though - 6ft persons seated in the back may suffer over long journeys
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Security and Service
Security
No problems so far - touch wood!
Service
Cheaper than expected - especially in comparison to equivalent diesel cars - the compromise you make - good economy, big bills or cheap bills, lesser economy?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
See note re. engine management light - all else perfectly fine
Other
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