nfbr Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 (edited) Well, As some of you already know, I got fed up of the swift real fast, And I don't for one second blame any of you out there who are gona say: "TOLD YOU SO"The swift was costing me a fortune to run getting an average of around 25mpg, And certain things just didn't feel right on it... After only 3500miles, the steering was well out, and I was getting a bit bored of 4500rpm @ 75mph on the motorway lol...I decided it was time to get something a little more grown up, and much better on the motorway, what with 99% of my mileage being distance driving, And with my new job I have to use my own car to get to work...Anyway, Bought myself a nice new car Its a 2005 Bora Highline TDI (130) in silver, with only 22,000 miles on the clock The car is absolutely packed with extras such as Full heated leather, ESP, Aircon, Parking sensors, Bronze Net-Optic dash trim and door handles, 6 Disc CD Changer in the boot, Alarm/Immobiliser, Cruise control and a Six-Speed box Heres a couple of pictures for you to look at, Nothing spectacular so far (infact the pics are a little crap if I may say so myself but I was rushing when i took them, Due to a blizzard starting 30 seconds after the last pic )Mods so far include my Trusty Pioneer PRS Series head unit with iPod link and a Green Cotton panel filter. I have a French Mk4 R32-DSG intake kit ready to go on to the car, but I'm gona fit that next week weather permitting Quite a few mods planned, but for a while its only going to be little things, as I need to pay off my insurance and pay for my holiday Edited January 31, 2011 by nfbr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 NNNiiiiicceeeeeBig car that is let the modding begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 love it get some more pics up asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyA Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Very nice Al.Can't wait to see the mods planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payna Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 nice one al... very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 It looks great Al, get that Bora badge of sharpish though it looks like it was stuck on by stevie wonder! I look forward to seeing it in the flesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Nice AlNo more cold mornings in the car now eh, heated leather......class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Very nice, i do like Boras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 ewwwww look how high its is heheheheget it slammed and it'll be sweet as nice drive home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noddy Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 sweet cant wait to see this played with :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted April 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 It looks great Al, get that Bora badge of sharpish though it looks like it was stuck on by stevie wonder! I look forward to seeing it in the flesh! You make a very good point Luke, I'll have to sort that out next weekend when I fit the DSG intake Nice AlNo more cold mornings in the car now eh, heated leather......classYeah, The drive to work is gona be real nice now ewwwww look how high its is heheheheget it slammed and it'll be sweet as nice drive home?Have patience young Jen-IDrive home was lovely Warm bum and back whilst outside was 2Ëšc It felt so good to have torque again on the motorway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Loop Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Knowing what you did to your Loop this car will look great as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr ColinG Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Very nice Al Just a 130 Lots of potential there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoxy Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 I'm sorry to see the Swift go.What's up with the Bora badge, has the car had any crash damage?I'm a fan of the Highlines and can't wait to see what you come up with for this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcrook Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 what bhp you aiming for?is there loads of handling mods available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted April 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Very nice Al Just a 130 Lots of potential there.Personally, I'm not keen on the way the ARL's deliver the power, along with the fact that in the Bora the ARL wasn't available after 03, which is too old a car for my liking.Seconding that, I don't fancy replacing the rockers and the camshaft every 50,000 miles. lolAnd third on that, The 130 is plenty to insure and its only a group 8 :SI'm sorry to see the Swift go.What's up with the Bora badge, has the car had any crash damage?I'm a fan of the Highlines and can't wait to see what you come up with for this one I'm glad to see the back of the swift... Biggest mistake I ever made.I'm unsure why the letters have come out like that in more than one photo, but i've been round the back of the car and the badges are perfect :S lolwhat bhp you aiming for?is there loads of handling mods available?I'm gona stop at about 180bhp so that It'll retain its excelent economy.Handling wise I'll be getting the Eibach uprated anti-roll bar kit with the anti-roll bar for the rearI'm looking at either Weitech Hicon GT Coilovers or Eibach Pro-Street S coilovers for itAs for the brakes, I'm going to go for the 312mm Carriers and Discs from a TT 225 or Golf/Bora 4motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 ewwwww look how high its is heheheheThats what i was thinking As already said, so much potential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted April 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Knowing what you did to your Loop this car will look great as well Thanks buddy Thats what i was thinking As already said, so much potential Theres a fair bit planned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggaz Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Very nice mate, always fancied a bora Still dont know how you managed 25 mpg outta the swift though , Gemmas gets a constant 35-37 mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted April 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Very nice mate, always fancied a bora Still dont know how you managed 25 mpg outta the swift though , Gemmas gets a constant 35-37 mpg Put gemma's in 2nd and floor it and watch the constant mpg reading hit 5.6mpg. Honestly mate the car was a disgrace. Out of all the cars i've ever owned, Its probably the one i've most regretted buying. I'd rather have spent 10 months driving my 1992 1.4 Clio around than that... By the turn of 3500 miles the steering wheel was at the wrong angle, and between 3500 and 4000 miles the caster angle crept out, and it became ridiculously heavy to turn right, but really light to turn left :Snever felt so desperate to get rid of a car in all my life... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggaz Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Ha ha, think you bought a lemon...Gemmas is spot on touch wood If your gonna floor it constantly though then the mpg is gonna be crap though to be fair Did you get a decent price for it? Last time i heard you were enjoying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted April 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Ha ha, think you bought a lemon...Gemmas is spot on touch wood If your gonna floor it constantly though then the mpg is gonna be crap though to be fair Did you get a decent price for it? Last time i heard you were enjoying it I got ÂŁ8700 for it in Part ex against the bora, TBH, I was going to put it up for ÂŁ9500 private and let it go for ÂŁ9k, So I dont think I did too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyA Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I got ÂŁ8700 for it in Part ex against the bora, TBH, I was going to put it up for ÂŁ9500 private and let it go for ÂŁ9k, So I dont think I did too bad.You did do well Al - O yee of little faith!I said you would get a fair trade in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001gti Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 looks sweet as **** that m8, so did u make a big loss on the swift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLing Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Bora's have loads of potential a couple of the local boys have them - was followed in convoy by them a few weeks ago look seriously cool in the rear view all they've got is a fair drop and some fat wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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