Volkswagen Bora 1.6

I aquired my VW Bora 1.6 S in November 2005 but at the time I had my heart set on a VW Golf Mk 4 TDi. However I soon found out that this was way out of my price range and was persuaded to have a look at a Bora. The body of the car is pleasing to look at but not as impressive or sporty as the Golf Mk 4. Both share the same chassis, engine, and parts, additionally VW claim that due to the extra mass (1248Kg to be precise) the Bora holds the road better ...
...but my simple physics GCSE tends to make me believe them. The interior of the car is very well laid out with comfortable seats in the front which 'grip' your back nicely. The seats in the back aren't so good, however as I'm never in the back its not a major issue - Leg room in the rear is adequate but not fantastic. Front seats are fully adjustable (legroom, lumber, and tilt) albeit not electronically controlled. The boot space for the Bora is fantastic ...

apestyler 25.09.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Volkswagen Bora 1.6

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kmc25_1 22.11.2005 (11.03.2007) · Read full review
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Review of Volkswagen Bora 1.6

Having had my Bora for just under three months and covered over 12,000 miles already. It really is any excuse to get in the car. I used to loathe having to go down to London for meetings, now its "Yeah, great I'll fit in a trip to a client in Bristol as well!" My main reason for buying the car was its level of comfort as I do cover a few miles a week and spend most of my time sat in the car as a result. The level of equipment is commendable as well, ...
...appalled at how poorly equipped it was in comparison given the extra £7,000 it cost. Not a drink holder in sight, crappy stereo, plasticy interior. For that money I'd rather have a V5 Bora. The handling is great, in my view it's better than the Golf, just feels a bit more stable and no matter what anyone says it is not a Golf with a boot, the only common body parts are the windscreen and front doors. Talking of the boot, it's cavernous for the size ...

Niknak 16.08.2000 · Read full review
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Review of Volkswagen Bora 1.6

The VW Bora, some people have not heard of this car before neither had i till i was looking for a VW Passat and was offered a bora instead, as soon as i saw it i fell in love with its looks, Metallic blue, only 22000 miles on a W-reg (2000) , 1.6s 16v, FVWSH, PAS 4x Electric Windows, ABS and that Beautiful bluey glow from the dashboard all VWs come with all for £7499.00. but thats where it stop i bought the car and at first it was amazing as lively ...
...a tiger, for the first few days, then i filled the tank with petrol got 4 passengers in and off i went, "stalled it", unbelieveable the extra weight was making the handling sluggish i didnt like it one bit my new car did not have the power to keep up its performance (dont get me wrong i am talking about the Bora that was the Base of all the others), on the drive i came too quite a steep hill with a car in front only going about 40 mph on the 60mph ...

andrew28 11.06.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Volkswagen Bora 1.6

I bought my VW Bora 1.6S second-hand 2 years ago and I have since driven 60k miles. I wanted a Mark IV VW Golf but found the Bora was approx 20% cheaper with a boot nearly double the size. The driving position is very good with comfortable seats and pedals and wheel all nicely aligned in the centre of the drivers seat unlike my previous French car. The rear passenger space is comfortable but the legroom is cramped for the size of the car. The instrument ...
...red glow which I have found is easy to read and doesn't dazzle. The ride on the 15inch tyres (I have Michelin Energy tyres fitted) is very smooth although it does lean quite a bit round corners. I log my fuel economy figures every time I fill up using the brimming method and over 60k miles the worst has been 38mpg with sole city centre driving and my best 50mpg on a long run to Lego Land cruising at 56 mph. My average is 47mpg although I do drive ...

HoneyBear77 19.03.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Volkswagen Bora 1.6

An excellent all rounder. We have been using it as a family car and although their are a few complaints regarding the shortage of space at the back, the car is virtually faultless. The best thing about the Bora, as any other Bora owner will tell you, is the smooth drive. Its like your on a plane. Anyone who has driven a smaller or older car will tell you that once they got into the Bora, it was like they were driving on a velvet carpet - well nearly. ...
...comes in between the VW Golf and the VW Passat and has the best of both worlds - the smoothness of the drive and the stature of the car. Inside, the car feels and looks modern, especially with the many gadgets and tools. You find new gadgets every now and again which you never thought existed. Only a short while ago, after many years of ownership, I found a medical kit behind the middle seat at the back. Hence, the VW Bora is a car which would suite ...

Haide 10.07.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Volkswagen Bora 1.6

Purchased second hand from a dealer. Good finish, well fitted with all practical extras. Later models are full of even more electronics. Its a good all round car. Tight and positive to drive with a huge boot. Not many about and draws interest and it is a neat and purposeful looking machine. Perhaps a little more power would be useful but as a general car, [Mostly shopping, traffic jams and no street racing}, perfect. The tyres are a little pricey ...

ChrisCar 08.12.2002 · Read full review
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