2002 Volkswagen Bora V6 Four Motion review from Australia and New Zealand
"Very unreliable and disapointing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear break light fell in side compartment day one.
Drivers seat had to be replaced faulty first six months.
Cold start problem from day one.
Valve timing probelem
Suspension bush probelms.
Suspension linkage problems.
Various lambda probe oxygen censors replaced.
Vibration from front end.
General comments?
Generally drives OK although has continual electrical and machanical problems,
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 103000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Bora |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2005 |






