BORA clone

2td · March 1st, 2012, 07:05

Hi My kid bought a vw tdi,,,said it was a jetta, had trouble getting parts for this car,,suspension gromets,,lower trail arms,,brakes,,lamps etc..The car is badged BORA,,since all spendy stuff is cloned like Rolex, I wonder what this car is? Seems like the pevious owner spent big money on this car,,wife says its a decal.. What makes a Bora authentic?

glitdi · March 1st, 2012, 07:34

Biggest thing that makes a Bora a Bora is the first digit of the vin if its jetta it will start with 3 if its a Bora it will start with a w.
Other things that are bora specific, bumpers, glass, options, interior there are too many subtle differences to list.

ymz · March 1st, 2012, 07:47

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Originally Posted by 2td

What makes a Bora authentic?

I don't know... but if you get another one, you could move to the South Pacific...

Yuri

The J · March 1st, 2012, 10:29

Bora is the German version of the Jetta sedan. I find it hard to believe you'd have a true German Bora in the US. My money is on it being a Bora in badge only.

Body parts like lamps, bumpers, seats, interior, etc., are interchangeable if they are actually different from the US version.

Post pics!

04TDI · March 8th, 2012, 09:58

best place to find factory parts is at rockauto.com. they got it all now to go performance you'll have to look else were. there are a few boras in the US but most of them were shipped over with military people.

oilhammer · March 8th, 2012, 10:08

It is most likely just a badge. The Bora was what the 4th gen Jetta was sold as in other markets, just like the 3rd gen was sold as a Vento and the 1st gen was sold as the Atlantic.

Just name games, really.

Rual817 · April 9th, 2012, 22:05

Most importantly.. Bora's were not shipped to the US by VW, so they are ALL Right hand Drive.

oilhammer · April 10th, 2012, 04:08

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Originally Posted by Rual817

Most importantly.. Bora's were not shipped to the US by VW, so they are ALL Right hand Drive.

What?

mlemorie · April 10th, 2012, 19:38

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Originally Posted by Rual817

Most importantly.. Bora's were not shipped to the US by VW, so they are ALL Right hand Drive.

Not all european markets are RHD only

40X40 · April 10th, 2012, 19:59

The VIN tells the tale. Aftermarket parts installed by a previous owner can be confusing.

Bill

Seatman · April 10th, 2012, 20:18

And just where is the picture of this Bora in this picture section?

OntarioVW_TDI · April 10th, 2012, 20:47

Rual817 · April 13th, 2012, 21:16

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Originally Posted by mlemorie

Not all european markets are RHD only

Correct, but VW did not ship Bora's to the U.S. *IF* there is one in the U.S. then an individual would have imported themselves.
http://www.dubnetworks.net/vw-vin-decoder.htm type your vin and it will give you all your info.

Rual817 · April 13th, 2012, 21:17

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Originally Posted by 2td

Hi My kid bought a vw tdi,,,said it was a jetta, had trouble getting parts for this car,,suspension gromets,,lower trail arms,,brakes,,lamps etc..The car is badged BORA,,since all spendy stuff is cloned like Rolex, I wonder what this car is? Seems like the pevious owner spent big money on this car,,wife says its a decal.. What makes a Bora authentic?

http://www.dubnetworks.net/vw-vin-decoder.htm type your vin and it will give you ALL your info. Mine too is badged "BORA". Bora's are made in Europe. 1st VIN# on mine is "3" made in mexico. BORA would be listed "W" made in europe (Germany).

FVWVWF · April 18th, 2012, 08:07

If you go to high German/East European populated cities like Chicago, Toronto or NY...you can see actual Bora's out there. Not sure how many of them you'd run into out in the desert village with a population of 100.