VW Bora 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonable for engine and 4 wheel drive system.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite expensive when it goes wrong.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite good, but not exceptional.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Pretty quick by any standard, but think it could be quicker with a bit of tuning.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not happy - rarely drive it very hard but things keep going wrong

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice quiet image masks a bit of a beast

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good - leather heated seats etc and good climate control.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not convinced it is very secure, but is unbadged so not an immediate target.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealership too busy and not really able to handle this model very well

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Ignition coil replaced (breakdown and tow needed) under warranty, brake master cylinder replaced (under warranty).

    Other

    Suspension - shocks replaced under warranty - CD changer replaced (under warranty) - now suspension problems again.

    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