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  • #16
    I have to agree with what it's been said, you are better off with a Bora than with a Golf, the gearbox is the strong one, engines are all good, 4Mo is good and reliable ( same unit used in Audi ) , etc. Electrics are weak and cheap compared to the Audi ( but that is for all VW ) , but nothing is a deal breaker.

    I say buy it!
    2001 Audi A3 1.8T manual | Giac stage 1 | 3" custom down pipe |TT brake carriers and disks | Eibach pro kit | S3 wheels |APR R1 valve
    2002 BMW M3 6sp manual | Macht Schnell stage 1 intake | Rogue Engineering power pulleys | CSL OEM Wheels | Rear LED lights

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    • #17
      wow guys, what a great forum for feedback. thank you to all thats piped up its been a good little learning experience. I for one always try and do my best searches but with this it proved too hard typing things like "bora" or reliability" so your comments and (more importantly) personal experiences with the Bora are appreciated.

      I was never in danger of being turned away from the Bora idea and i just wanted to put forth the opinions of my mate's cousin. maybe he got some duds, maybe his team got lazy, i dunno.

      and moreover, i am watching the related thread about the R32 zorst being modded to fit the Bora. Should sound awesome.

      i definitely want to test drive a few asap and figure out the mods i'd like first. it sounds like i should help it breathe better with a catback zorst (I hear the R32 mkiv's headers are the same length?) and then it appears not much can be done to the power levels but the torque curve can be smoother. next steps appear to be brakes and suspension/handling.

      i can't wait to get into one (should be a few months away yet tbh) and then to pepper the forums with questions and try and pick up parts too

      again, thank you all and hopefully i can change my sig soon.
      MY02 Bora V6 4Mo|Matte Black plastidip|VTDA|R32 Exhaust|R32 dampers and springs|TT pedals|R32 steering wheel|17" 8L S3 rims|R32 sways|Blue Haldex|EBC reds

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Dyldo View Post
        wow guys, what a great forum for feedback. thank you to all thats piped up its been a good little learning experience. I for one always try and do my best searches but with this it proved too hard typing things like "bora" or reliability" so your comments and (more importantly) personal experiences with the Bora are appreciated.

        I was never in danger of being turned away from the Bora idea and i just wanted to put forth the opinions of my mate's cousin. maybe he got some duds, maybe his team got lazy, i dunno.

        and moreover, i am watching the related thread about the R32 zorst being modded to fit the Bora. Should sound awesome.

        i definitely want to test drive a few asap and figure out the mods i'd like first. it sounds like i should help it breathe better with a catback zorst (I hear the R32 mkiv's headers are the same length?) and then it appears not much can be done to the power levels but the torque curve can be smoother. next steps appear to be brakes and suspension/handling.

        i can't wait to get into one (should be a few months away yet tbh) and then to pepper the forums with questions and try and pick up parts too

        again, thank you all and hopefully i can change my sig soon.
        What is a My08 Pacific 2.0 TDI ?

        What car is that if anything ?
        2001 Audi A3 1.8T manual | Giac stage 1 | 3" custom down pipe |TT brake carriers and disks | Eibach pro kit | S3 wheels |APR R1 valve
        2002 BMW M3 6sp manual | Macht Schnell stage 1 intake | Rogue Engineering power pulleys | CSL OEM Wheels | Rear LED lights

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        • #19
          Oh nooooo, it's a Golf of course; a diesel truck !
          2001 Audi A3 1.8T manual | Giac stage 1 | 3" custom down pipe |TT brake carriers and disks | Eibach pro kit | S3 wheels |APR R1 valve
          2002 BMW M3 6sp manual | Macht Schnell stage 1 intake | Rogue Engineering power pulleys | CSL OEM Wheels | Rear LED lights

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          • #20
            Originally posted by Sixie View Post
            How could Bora's be any worse than a Golf they are the same car! Kind of makes me think the person does not know what the **** they are talking about.
            With all due respect, that's only partially true.

            Only one of the three engine/drivetrain variants in the Bora were shared with the Golf in Australia, and that's the 2.0L 4-cylinder version. It should also be noted that the V6 4Motion shared its gearbox and AWD system with the Mk4 Golf R32, but not the engine, and whilst the Mk3 Golf VR6 had a 2.8L V6 in it, it was the 12v engine, and not the later 24v engine that the Bora V6 4Motion received.

            The V5 and V6 were not shared with the Golf in Australia at all, and thus it's entirely possible that if these engines and their associated drivetrains were more prone to faults than the 1.6/1.8T/2.0 engines, then it would be entirely possible for the Bora to be less reliable (generally) than the Golf. That said, The 02M 6-speed gearbox on the V6 4Motion and R32 is tougher I believe than the 5-speed, and the 1.6L has a (potentially undeserved) reputation for having a slightly dodgy gearbox.

            Originally posted by Dyldo View Post
            i definitely want to test drive a few asap and figure out the mods i'd like first. it sounds like i should help it breathe better with a catback zorst (I hear the R32 mkiv's headers are the same length?) and then it appears not much can be done to the power levels but the torque curve can be smoother. next steps appear to be brakes and suspension/handling.
            There's at least two of us in Sydney with Bora V6 4Motions - goodfella has the Custom-Code flash on his, and his car definitely has more "pull" than mine with the stock engine management. My car on the other hand has the upgraded Haldex controller and upgraded brakes on it, and will shortly be sitting on coilovers as well, so that'll give you an idea on those upgrades. Both these cars were built after the mid-life model upgrade (mid 2002), so they do have some differences when stock to the earlier models (largely cosmetic from what I can tell).
            Last edited by Manaz; 02-07-2009, 10:22 AM. Reason: Added more info.
            Nothing to see here...

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            • #21
              [QUOTE=torque;349855] Electrics are weak and cheap compared to the Audi ( but that is for all VW ) , but nothing is a deal breaker. QUOTE]


              Um, they're the same electrical systems, just a few different exterior panels and the interior differentiate between the A3 and Golf. I also believe that up until the last update of the A3, Audi were still offering a derivative of the often lamented MkIV Golf 1.6 engine....
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              • #22
                Originally posted by torque View Post
                Electrics are weak and cheap compared to the Audi ( but that is for all VW ) , but nothing is a deal breaker.

                Dont know why you think this, Ive got glove box, CD players and a few other panels off mine at the moment - putting a sound system in - and all the wires are stamped with both VW and Audi logos on them! And yes I know its the same company, but I hardly think theyre going to change them

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                • #23
                  Yeh Torque, I hang around with a lot of AUDI owners and am an AUDI owner myself having had an a4 avant 2.6 and now an older 80cc and 80 Quattro and the general concensus is whether it be by ignorance or brand superiority is that Audi's are somehow manufactured in the land of OZ and VW's in a backyard.

                  I do admit that generally everything is that much nicer because more money is being spent but the general underpinnings of the car's is the same for e.g.

                  Bora V6/Audi tt 3.2/audi tt 225 quattro/Audi s3/Golf R32 all share very similar/exact underpinnings. My drivetrain/haldex diff/gearbox/brakes etc etc all have VW and AUDI logos stamped on the parts.

                  So yes, I also tend to disagree with the wiring statement.
                  Last edited by qsilverza; 02-07-2009, 12:22 PM.
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                  Audi B4 80 V6 Avant'94 Only one in the country that I know of !!! KEGGED
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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by qsilverza View Post
                    Yeh Torque, I hang around with a lot of AUDI owners and am an AUDI owner myself having had an a4 avant 2.6 and now an older 80cc and 80 Quattro and the general concensus is whether it be by ignorance or brand superiority is that Audi's are somehow manufactured in the land of OZ and VW's in a backyard.

                    I do admit that generally everything is that much nicer because more money is being spent but the general underpinnings of the car's is the same for e.g.

                    Bora V6/Audi tt 3.2/audi tt 225 quattro/Audi s3/Golf R32 all share very similar/exact underpinnings. My drivetrain/haldex diff/gearbox/brakes etc etc all have VW and AUDI logos stamped on the parts.

                    So yes, I also tend to disagree with the wiring statement.
                    I just sold the mk4 Golf, and it was virtually like new condition with 60k kays ...

                    Same generation ( ok the Audi is the facelift 2001 , one year younger ) and the VW compared to the Audi ; using watches which I own as analogy : feels like the cheap knockoff chinese replica compared to an original TAG Heuer watch ( I have one of each too, difference is exactly the same )

                    I also owned a Golf Mk2 diesel, mk3 diesel in Europe, and Audi 80 , audi 100, audi A4, a beemer and many more French cars...

                    The 4 rings has always been standing out; electrics, plastics used, and the robust feel is there.

                    I fixed more golfs than most people here as I had a workshop in Europe... I know how they are, trust me; and I still think they are a good car, not saying otherwise
                    2001 Audi A3 1.8T manual | Giac stage 1 | 3" custom down pipe |TT brake carriers and disks | Eibach pro kit | S3 wheels |APR R1 valve
                    2002 BMW M3 6sp manual | Macht Schnell stage 1 intake | Rogue Engineering power pulleys | CSL OEM Wheels | Rear LED lights

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                    • #25
                      I will go further and say that before buying my M3 I did some test drives in 330Ci E46 , 325Ci E92 and newer models from BMW.

                      Let me tell you none of them comes close to the solid feel of the Audi interior; the plastics just feel cheap(er).

                      OK, the engines are superb and so is the steering and so is the stability ( the M3 has an amazingly well designed steering rack, it is rock stable at any speed ... you need to really stuff up to upset it ).

                      But, again, if you are looking for reliability and quality there is one answer : Audi.
                      2001 Audi A3 1.8T manual | Giac stage 1 | 3" custom down pipe |TT brake carriers and disks | Eibach pro kit | S3 wheels |APR R1 valve
                      2002 BMW M3 6sp manual | Macht Schnell stage 1 intake | Rogue Engineering power pulleys | CSL OEM Wheels | Rear LED lights

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                      • #26
                        I know it's offtopic, but meh

                        Apparently the latest BMWs (Z4 in particular) have taken the interior quality back up to Audi's standards - the new Z4's built in Germany and not the US as the previous model was, and apparently not only is the interior design much nicer than previously, but the quality difference really shows.

                        This is good for us all, as Audi will now strive to be that little bit better again, and VWs will improve along with it (dragged along as Audi gets better).
                        Nothing to see here...

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                        • #27
                          Did you ever get a chance to drive the Z3 M sport ? I would have liked to have known what they are like comparitively. Probably the M3 has a lot more balance.

                          Originally posted by torque View Post
                          I will go further and say that before buying my M3 I did some test drives in 330Ci E46 , 325Ci E92 and newer models from BMW.

                          Let me tell you none of them comes close to the solid feel of the Audi interior; the plastics just feel cheap(er).

                          OK, the engines are superb and so is the steering and so is the stability ( the M3 has an amazingly well designed steering rack, it is rock stable at any speed ... you need to really stuff up to upset it ).

                          But, again, if you are looking for reliability and quality there is one answer : Audi.
                          Audi B4 80 Q V6'94 Race Car !! KEGGED
                          Audi B4 80 V6 Avant'94 Only one in the country that I know of !!! KEGGED
                          Subaru Forester XT'06 Genome Exhaust/Car-PC/Boost Gauge/Oettingers !
                          --VW Bora V6 4mo'01 Gone

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by qsilverza View Post
                            Did you ever get a chance to drive the Z3 M sport ? I would have liked to have known what they are like comparitively. Probably the M3 has a lot more balance.
                            No... To be honest, I don't like the old Z3 shape... I would not be probably happy with it, plus I need the back seats

                            The new one is all right though, if you can live with 2 seats .
                            2001 Audi A3 1.8T manual | Giac stage 1 | 3" custom down pipe |TT brake carriers and disks | Eibach pro kit | S3 wheels |APR R1 valve
                            2002 BMW M3 6sp manual | Macht Schnell stage 1 intake | Rogue Engineering power pulleys | CSL OEM Wheels | Rear LED lights

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