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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

ok thanks alot torq al

I have a 1.4 16v n it is £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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