Volkswagen Bora 2.0 SE 4d (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Doesn't hold its value as well as the Golf.
Costs
Servicing and replacement part costs are horrendous costs.
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On the road
Driving
Very solid drive.
Performance
Reasonable torque for an 8-valve engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Average - Lots of annoying and expensive failures.
Image
Good looking car for a small family saloon.
Comfort
Solid, comfortable ride as long as you are not sitting in the cramped rear - much quieter than the Golf I had previously though.
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Security and Service
Security
Works so well that when the sensor unit in the cullemn failed the car had to be trailered back to the dealer.
Service
Fixed many faults under the 3 year warranty, but had to wait weeks for some parts which was unacceptable.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil consumption ridiculous although the manual states it's acceptable - Emulsified oil deposits round filler cap.
Other
Clutch on the air conditioning unit fell apart just after the end of the warranty period - Another expensive repair.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No