VW Bora 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good value on the build quality / equipment front. Average in most other aspects.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the cheapest for parts and servicing. Fuel consumption just about ok at around 35mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles well, good brakes and slick gearchange.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit disappointing for a 2-litre - revving it hard is a game of diminishing returns. Irritatingly noisy at speed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Completely reliable.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Typically German - solid and businesslike, not exactly a head-turner though.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good for driver / front passenger. Rear legroom is pretty appaling - VW could have sacrificed some of that huge boot space to improve matters.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fortunately, this has never been put to the test.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better than most, although it can vary between dealers.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    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