Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2006) - Buying used what to be aware of

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Sat 5 Jan 2008 22:32
Buying used what to be aware of - Car
I'm considering the purchase of a Bora, probably 115 pd version. Is there anyting that I need to look out for when looking at one.

Also what BHP can the engine be chipped remaped to

Ta

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 05/01/2008 at 22:42

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Sat 5 Jan 2008 22:44
Buying used what to be aware of - Pugugly {P}
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=453

Dunno if you've looked in here ?
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Sat 5 Jan 2008 22:50
Buying used what to be aware of - SuperBuyer
You might want to pop over to uk-mkivs.net/forums/default.aspx and have a look on the boards there for some more specific information...
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Sun 6 Jan 2008 00:01
Buying used what to be aware of - Car
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=453
Dunno if you've looked in here ?


Didn't think off looking in there what a ??!!!** i am

Is the situation re clutches and flywheels on back order still applicable

Thanks
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Sun 6 Jan 2008 00:10
Buying used what to be aware of - Pugugly {P}
HJ ?
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Sun 6 Jan 2008 10:44
Buying used what to be aware of - mss1tw
Leaks, leaks, and more leaks.
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Sun 6 Jan 2008 11:36
Buying used what to be aware of - Stuartli
Leaks, leaks, and more leaks.>>


In my experience, nonsense...:-)
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Sun 6 Jan 2008 18:09
Buying used what to be aware of - mss1tw
Lucky you, my SEAT wasn't nicknamed the two-leaks,doh for nothing.
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Sun 6 Jan 2008 18:24
Buying used what to be aware of - marty1979
For a remap try www.jabbasport.co.uk or revo
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Sun 6 Jan 2008 22:33
Buying used what to be aware of - Mr Fox
I'm considering the purchase of a Bora probably 115 pd version. Is there anyting that
I need to look out for when looking at one.
Also what BHP can the engine be chipped remaped to
Ta


I had one of these on a V plate a few years back, was a fantastic car, they also did a 130 BHP PD and 150 BHP PD diesel engine, so theoretically the 115 could be chipped to produce 150 BHP. as far as I know there is no hardware differences between these 3 engines. Whereas on the 90 / 110 BHP Tdi engines, the 90 BHP had no intercooler.

looks good in metallic blue !
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Sun 6 Jan 2008 23:16
Buying used what to be aware of - Stuartli
>>looks good in metallic blue !>>

Is this the Indigo Blue? To be honest I much prefer the Reflex Silver of my Bora - the Indigo Blue seems a bit garish to me...:-)

However, the V5 Sport versions in black with alloys do look quite imposing.
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Mon 7 Jan 2008 07:53
Buying used what to be aware of - SuperBuyer
The difference between the 115/130 and the 150 is that the latter has a Front mounted intercooler and a different turbo, but as you say the 115 can be easily tweaked upto 150, or so I'm led to believe.

Don't know what your budget is - but the 130 would probably be a better bet if you are planning on increasing the bhp....
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