Volkswagen Bora 2.0 SE 4d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Underrated, which means good value used: £10600 from main dealer for 16 months old with only 13k miles.
Costs
Costs to date not bad. Still under warranty if anything goes wrong. Fuel consumption good (genuine 40+mpg at 70mph).
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On the road
Driving
Good comfortable car. Stable and enjoyable to drive over long distances.
Performance
Although engine not the most powerful on paper (115bhp), performance is actually good and engine pulls very well from low revs.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems to date, though oil consumption high compared to my old Mk3 Golf. User manual says car can consume 1 litre/1000 miles!
Image
In my opinion, a stylish, very well built, but underrated car. Also, it looks distinctively different from the Golf (i.e. no longer a Golf with a big boot grafted on).
Comfort
Very comfortable over long distances (400+mile trip to Scotland last year with no discomfort). Adults might find rear leg room wanting if front seats fully back.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and immobiliser, deadlocks etc. Thankfully, haven't had to use them.
Service
Servicing costs: London dealers probably charge more per hour than brain surgeons. Have received good main dealer service and much cheaper in the West Country.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No probs, though oil consumption high. However, fuel consumption is an excellent 40+mpg at a steady 70mph.
Other
Slight creak from dash to be fixed 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