thinking about getting a mk4 polo

bobby12 · Post by **bobby12** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:28 pm

i want a mk4 polo
but i dunno if i should get a 1.4 8v petrol or a 1.9 diesel.
wat would u lot recommend?
wat is the tax like on the 2 engine sizes?

thanks alot.

b-random · Post by **b-random** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:32 pm

Think I pay around 120 a year on a 1.4 8v cant really remember

Biddle · Post by **Biddle** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:14 pm

Diesels are very sluggish, but I have driven my friends 8v and there is not much difference to be honest.
Diesels are Â£180 a year to tax

bobby12 · Post by **bobby12** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:31 pm

ok thanks guy,
i got told the diesel would have a higher top speed.
is this true?

Biddle · Post by **Biddle** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 6:22 pm

Book says the same (100 mph) but I dont think theres anything in it TBH

vw-po-low · Post by **vw-po-low** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:43 pm

Best bet would be a 1.4 8v but it depends what its being used for, driven i know. Long distance, pottering around.

NOZ · Post by **NOZ** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:23 am

The diesel is a lot slower around town. Forget tax prices etc, the only thing to remember when it comes to Â£Â£Â£ is MPG and the diesel wins hands down!

bobby12 · Post by **bobby12** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:03 am

vw-po-low wrote:Best bet would be a 1.4 8v but it depends what its being used for, driven i know. Long distance, pottering around.

bit of both.

bobby12 · Post by **bobby12** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:00 pm

also do the mk5 all red rear lights fit mk4 polos?
thanks.

Torq-Al · Post by **Torq-Al** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:17 pm

bobby12 wrote:also do the mk5 all red rear lights fit mk4 polos?
thanks.

Yep, needs a small amount of modification, do a search in the DIY guides for the 'how to'

As for the choice of petrol or diesel, go & try both. You may find you prefer the drive of the petrol over the diesel, or vice versa.

Also depends how many miles you'll be doing per year & how long you want to keep the car. For example, if you do less than 7-8k a year its probably best with a 1.4 petrol. Over 10-12k a year, then diesel is probably the way forward.

If you don't want to keep it long, then get a petrol model, as more choice around & more chance of a bargain.

Hope that helps.

bobby12 · Post by **bobby12** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:29 pm

ok thanks alot torq al

Jodie_Polo16v · Post by **Jodie_Polo16v** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:46 pm

I have a 1.4 16v n it is Â£115 to tax for a year. Its quite good on fuel and has that extra little bit of power to give it an edge.
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