Volkswagen Bora S TDi PD 150 Reviews

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Volkswagen Bora S TDi PD 150
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Average Ratings for Volkswagen Bora S TDi PD 150

  • Performance4.4 stars
  • Practicality4.3 stars
  • Reliability4.5 stars
  • Value for Money4.5 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.4 stars
  • Overall Rating3.9 stars

7 Reviews For Volkswagen Bora S TDi PD 150

  • cjohnw 16th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Bad Points: Cant really think of any apart from would be nice with a rear window wiper.
    A tad clattery til warmed up a bit, but soon quietens down.
    Not really a bad point, but servicing once a year is well worth the investment, main agents are pricey, so it pays to shop around for a decent local garage to do it.


    General comments: Very economical in this time of huge fuel prices. I returned 68 mpg on my 20 mile journey to work recently, excellent mpg for a 150bhp car (it was a 1 off, I generally get 62mpg with an overall average of 53mpg)
    Low road tax band (I pay £120 / year, my wife pays £95 / half year for a 1.6 Astra). Will take on most things in 3rd gear at around 1800 rpm, its nice to have the power to hand when needed.
    Well equipped, good climate control and a 6cd auto-changer with a good sound to it. Massive boot space and nice touches like storage compartments for clobber.
    An all round, well engineered, economical family motor with the power available for safe overtaking. I love mine, and dont think many people would be disappointed if they had one. Its just a shame that they stopped making them!

  • phillyctr Rank: Lance Corporal 9th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Having come from a Honda Civic type r I find the VW Bora a perfect step down to refined family cruiser from raucous rev maniac Honda. mine is remapped to 185-190 bhp, its very smooth and power is effortless with very little lag, good power from 2k to 4.5k, to none, the dash plastics are great quality as is pretty much the rest of the car, only thing slightly letting things down are the wood inserts and fake leather gaitor, overall a very impress to a 3 series and seriously good value secondhand, ...

  • Sam Ford Rank: Sergeant 20th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The VW Bora is basically the same as the Golf MKIV it's based on. It has a different front and back end, but the middle bit is the same. Mechanically it's essentially identical. The Bora never sold particularly well mainly due to the fact that it's a saloon and in this sector will always be outsold by its hatchback counterparts. A lot of them went as fleet cars. It's a shame really because it's arguably better looking than the Golf and it also drives slightly better mainly due to the extra overh ...

  • lee mc donough 2nd Jun 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Volkswagen Bora S TDi is a cracking car, power's amazing reminds me of my old 206 1.9 GTI,s I used to own.A really nice dash as well, a real cool blue colour just a real pleasure to drive well recommended. Level of equipment is also vey good,sport seats, air con, traction control, cruise control, very economical, I saw 59.7 mpg on a run back from Leeds WOW

  • garethmurray Rank: Lance Corporal 20th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Volkswagen Bora car suits me to a T! I was the proud owner of a MK4 Golf TDI (tuned to 115bhp) before I took the leap to a saloon- and a better one I could not have chosen than this. The Bora reeks with taste and is definitely a more classy, perhaps maturer (without being too much so), alternative to the rather more youthful Golf.
    Developing 150bhp, this car is excellent in any given situation, beit pulling out of country bends, or simply overtaking on the motorway- it's all effortless. It ...

  • Jonsey 17th Nov 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have a 3 year old Volkswagen Bora S TDi PD 150 sport with 19000 miles on the clock. It ticks every box. It is fast, efficient, and has great handling, (it may be no Honda Civic Integra Type R round the bends, but for the average man in the street it's great).

    Can't fault it in any way, and it was less than £300 to insure fully comprehensive.

    It is quick off the mark, however once up to 30-40 it will leave most things standing.

    I would definitely recommend one. ...

  • canedingle Rank: Lance Corporal 3rd Jan 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Overall package is of an understated wolf in sheepsclothing. The VW BORA S PD150 TDI has Fantastic pulling power from the tecnically advanced PD150 unit to put most scoobies in the shade. Excellent tow car with ESP, traction control (needed with all that torque), climate control and a touch of real walnut for the interior. Rear legroom had been compromised to give a truly massive boot.