VW Bora in general

We have recently bought the TDI PD 115 bhp diesel version, and are absolutely delighted with it. Having driven only VWs for a very long time I can honestly say that it's the best yet (matched only by the Golf Estate). Everything about it has been well thought through and designed, it's beautifully put together, and the boot is enormous. If you thought diesels were slow, test drive the TDI PD. Superb acceleration (better than the 2 litre petrol model) and 121 mph top speed. A real rival to BMW/Mercedes, and at a much better price. So is the servicing. Check out the prices in the Netherlands - we saved around £4000, ...  Read the complete review

The VW Bora 1.9TDI (110BHP) Sport is an excellent car. I have owned the above model for nearly a year and I am still in love with it. The noise of the engine is no more noticeable than that of a Petrol equivalent, the power is fantastic and the fuel economy superb. The BORA is a saloon version of a Golf and all the usual quality that you would expect from VW is there. My model has a host of extras that I could no longer do without. Automatic AC, Electric Windows and Mirrors, Automatic windscreen wipers that turn on and vary in speed with the density of the rain. Even the rear view mirror dims if the headlights of cars behind you are too bright. The ...  Read the complete review

This is probably the most underrated car that VW currently make. It's looked upon as a Golf with a boot but that's unfair because it's streets ahead of the Golf. Although it shares the same floorpan and interior with the Golf it's refinement is one up on it's hatchback brother. Ride and handling are tighter with more of a sports feel. Build quality is simply amazing. Close your eyes and think Audi. In fact, unless you're a badge snob, then buying an Audi is a sheer waste of money. This does it all superbly. Excellent equipment levels and amazing residuals. ...  Read the complete review

Having bought one second hand (03) model (2ltr tdi) over two years ago I have to say I adore this car. I am constantly astounded at how whilst it has all the power you need in normal driving as well as going like a bat out of hell, it is so economic. In fact it makes me laugh when I hear adverts for newer cars boasting about an average mpg of 42. I'd be seriously hammering the Bora to get as low an mpg as that and I live in one of the hilliest counties in the country! You can fit so much in it, it's comfortable to drive (one of the few cars that doesn't hurt my back) and I trust it to be reliable and safe. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another one and the only disadvantages ...  Read the complete review

Last week I took the opertunity to take one of VW's 24 hour test drives. Compared with the usual once round the block the 24 hour drive is an excellent idea. We drove about 100 miles each way through the cotswolds and the performance was very impressive. Over 50 miles to the gallon and I must admit I was not being gentle. Six speed box that always seemed to have a little bit more in reserve - I pulled away like a rocket in top at 80 on the up slope onto the severn bridge! There were only two flies in the ointment for me, 1) lack of cruise control (I like my toys) and 2) non-working aircon (25C last Monday). For £18.5K you would ...  Read the complete review