vw bora

Hi
I would like to update the other halfs Laser and I am thinking of a second hand Bora can anyone here comment on the as you dont see many an the roads
:duh
Cheers

hi.....bora's are a really nice car to drive, she'll love it over the laser. depends on ya budget, try to go as new as possible(99 onwards for example) also mmmm i think the 4 motion v5 is the best(dont quote me on that)
cheers
maya

Thanks for the info
Yes i think it would be a much better car
Now I just have to find one

whats ya budget and how far are prepared to travel

oops sorry dont tell me ya budget its none of my business
go to carsales.com.au or carpoint.com.au in either sections under used private or dealer

[Edited on 13/4/2005 by Y2K]

ok more info...just ignore my info in the first post, heres the engines:
4cyl 2.0L , 5cyl 2.3L , 6cyl 2.8L 4 motion (ie; all wheel drive)
prices start at $19k in the dealers used under carsales.com.au and $16K in the private sales on the same site...bargin . obviously this is for a 4cyl.😉
hope this helps:kiss

I have had three Bora's 2002, 04, 05.. All V5 auto's.. beautiful.. drive is good, fit out is excellent, build quality is great.. Just got a new one (black V5) yesterday.. 16 kilometres on the clock.. The only thing to match in the small/mid car market is the passat/golf and maybe the audi "a" series..

By the way, my wife drives it.. I prefer type 2 bays.. (or maybe my old 635 CSi)

Yeah the Boras are nice, I am waiting until the new Mk 5 comes out and I will probably trade my cabrio in on one

Boras are golfs with a boot.
Get the V6 4MOTION they are cool.
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StenGuns wrote:(or maybe my old 635 CSi)

Y U M

I think bora's are sweet

Thanks to all for the help

Cheers

Mrs Doc has had a 04 Bora V5 for almost a year.

Has been a great car will cruise or take a flogging no problems.
My only negative is the 5 speed auto tends to race a bit down low but as it gets older is getting better (flog it no problems)

Have not driven V6 4Motion but it would have to be the nuts guts

Advice to you

Try to get V5 as aposed to 2l for that extra poke
Try to get V6 as apposed to V6 BUT BUT this model only comes in MANUAL which took it out of the equation for us.

[Edited on 14-4-2005 by beerdoc]

The V6 was the only 4 motion . V5 and 2.0l was auto and manual and tiptronic on the later model v5 .
The early v5 was 110kw and the later was 125 . Easiest way to tell was the rear 5 on the V5 badge was red . Main problems are air-flow meters , coolant temp sensor and window regulators .

Have driven a V6 4mo. Absolutely the nicest car of the series. It just grips and goes. The V5 is great, esp the DOHC motors from 02-03 onwards. The 2.0 is a willing cruiser. Dont let anyone tell you they are underpowered. All 8V VW engines from the Mk1 to Mk4 have torque just where its needed, so it always feels easy. I would never buy an auto, though. Slushies just sap power.

Big thing to look out for (prolly only thing) is window regs. They can be pricy, and tend to be a weakness. Plastic parts=failure. Windows will drop into doors randomly. This isnt rampant, but only common fault.