smiddz Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hello there, I'm looking to purchase a Bora ('00) and was looking for anyones views on them. So far what I have read makes them sound like nice cars? I used to own a Golf (csl) a few years back and loved it. I realise that the Bora will be different to the golf for handeling etc. but was wondering more about the reliability of them? Any info will be great, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 I have no personal experience but I've heard good things about them I nearly bought one instead of my A4.. but I couldn't stand the awful wood trim And Welcome to TSN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Welcome to TSN - I had a bora and just the same as a golf reliability wise, if anything I would say they handle slightly better than the golf. Good buys are teh run out highline models if you can stretch to one - they come pretty much fully loaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgordonx Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 well i bought a 99 bora a couple of months ago and the gearbox went , so if u are goin to buy one ask them did they have any gearbox trouble or even if it had been changed, if it had been changed then ur ok , nice handling of the bora good on juice , and they are quite a smooth ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulkbear Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 DON'T buy a 1.6 8V or 1.6 16v, The Engines are shite and the gearboxes go bang around the 60K. The 1.6 8V ARE THE WORST. (Irratic Idle, Slow and the prone to misfire than are hard to find) Buy a TDI they are the most Reliable and the bora is better made than the Golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Welcome to TsN smiddz. The Bora is basically the same car as the Golf, just with a boot. Resale values are not as high, because they are not as popular as the Golf, unlike in the USA. They are made in the same factory as the Golf, so there is no reason that they should be more or less reliable than the Golf. If you're buying a 2000 model, you will have the option of the 115 TDI, which is a great engine which will return 55 mpg, if that's your thing. Like Mulkbear says, steer clear of the 1.6. If you're going for petrol, go for the 2.0. Best of luck with whichever one you go for. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTDI Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Yes - Do It ! Just changed to a Bora Sport TDI (150) from a Golf GT TDI 115 (remapped to 165) The Bora much better, larger, more refined, better handling, better MPG about 53 average for a tank. More toys esp on the Sport model - watch out for the Highline yes it has full leather but it is meanly specced other than that one I looked at didn't even have a CD player!! If you’re not keen on the wood trim and lets face it that is a bit retro these day then you can do a swap to any of the golf colours including the brushed ali R32. also the Bora has nice chrome touched in the instrument binnacle you don’t get in the golf – and there must be a reason why a lot of peeps do the Bora vent conversion…. Performance wise short of going for the V6 don’t think you can beat the 150 TDI – love the look on peoples face when they get blown away at the lights and then see the little TDI badge on the back All in all I’m very very happy with the change … and maybe shouldn’t shout about it too much otherwise everyone will want one….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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