VW Bora 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Over priced from new.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Servicing costs are about average.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles better than the Passat.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Same performance as a GTi 2 litre.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Suffered from binding of rear brakes, resulted in new discs and pads being required.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Styling a bit better than average.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite good for a medium sized car.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good alarm/immobiliser and remote central locking.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Any modifications were carried out punctually when it went in for services.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Emulsified oil around the oil filler opening in rocker cover, otherwise no problems.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes