ACT I now own a 2003 Bora 4motion

[TonyG]

Good for me!
It has done over 200k but it is going quite well at the moment aside from a few niggles:
- I think the a/c isn't working
- I have an oil sensor warning message on startup
- the right tail night needs to be replaced
- the drivers door doesn't trigger the interior lights, which otherwise work
- the hood gas strut needs replacing

Lots of good things, though:
- coilovers and adjustable shocks! Great around corners, really great
- very good paintwork and general condition
- all electrics work
- Pioneer aftermarket stereo
- breezed through inspection for rego
- 4WD works

So, I am going through the servicing routines- oil and Haldex and filters. Good fun.

I could use your advice- do you have a source for oil and Haldex filters?

Thanks,
Tony.

[Bora Sport]

I bought my last filter and oil for the Haldex off a site on EBay. I can’t remember which one but I’m sure there are plenty. It was considerably cheaper than from the dealer and I get my parts at trade price. There is a site on EBay called Gas strut guy I think who is quite reasonable for struts. I bought a pair for my Polo GTI hatch off him.
The door not triggering the lights is probably the door lock module. Do you hear the fuel pump run for a second or so when you open the driver’s door? Mine still works the lights but the fuel pump doesn’t run which just means it takes a second or more cranking for it to start. Yours is just a baby. My 2001 Bora 4Mo, or now my son’s has done over 400,000 k’s. Interestingly he owns a Passat R36 and an Audi Q7 and he still loves driving the Bora.

[bgroper]

Congratulations. Glad you're enjoying your Bora.
I have a one-owner, very original, everything works, 2004 V6 4-Motion Bora with 78,000 original klms (thats NOT a typo).
Original 6 stack in-dash CD player. Not many of those still around !
Grey with black leather. Logbooks. 12 months rego.
Its been a very enjoyable car for past 13 years.
Will soon be available for sale.

[anthony]

Boras are great,just not a fan of your Black alloys,otherwise looks good.

[TonyG]

Thanks for your suggestions, I'll check it out. I am enjoying it a lot. My previous European cars have been Alfa 75 and Alfetta GTV, Fiat x1/9, Peugeot Mi16 and Saab 9000. From all of that, I thought I learned my lesson with project cars (don't get me started).

bgroper- nice car. I expect them to be very reliable if serviced, I'm counting on it.

For me, I kinda like the wheels because it contrasts nicely with the white- the PO rattle-canned them and the rearview mirrors with titanium black. Anyway, it isn't a priority, yet.

Huh, the interior light started working again, so I will pretend it was user error.

Thanks again, I'll be lurking and replying,
Tony.

[TonyG]

Anthracite black, I have the can.
Also have a cold air intake.

[bgroper]

In your pic, whats the black thingy front and centre of the bonnet ?