This may be a little way off but it is nice to think about it and wanted to gauge some opinions to go with my musings!
I have currently put in an offer for a house (first house) which is going to mean an extra 10 miles each way for my commute to work. This isn't as silly as it sounds though because it technically will take around the same time, maybe 5 mins each way more because it is straight up a dual carriage way A road instead of winding through narrow lanes and through towns/villages..
Anyway, I currently drive a 2.0TFSI 2006 Octavia VRS which I have had for a year and a half now. I have been thinking that after getting on the property ladder is sorted I may soon fancy getting something quicker. However, with this extra mileage I am starting to worry whether that will be possible without spending too much on fuel! My dream of getting something faster and it not being a financial burden may go out of the window with this move!
The Octy is pretty good with fuel and on a decent run 35mpg+ is easily doable. I was just wondering if there are any cars out there that will be noticeably faster and more fun but still return the same if not better economy? I would have thought for this that going diesel may be the only way but I would love a straight 6 BMW of some description and I have read they can be pretty frugal.
Budget I expect will realistically be around the 10k mark ( maybe more, but can't say for 100% at the moment until this house business is sorted)
I would welcome any ideas or potential cars that may fit the bill! To put it simply, something faster and maybe more fun than my Octavia but with similar running costs considering the longer journey.
P.S. I still want something fairly practical so as much as I would love a Z4 or a 350z, it would be a no.
I have currently put in an offer for a house (first house) which is going to mean an extra 10 miles each way for my commute to work. This isn't as silly as it sounds though because it technically will take around the same time, maybe 5 mins each way more because it is straight up a dual carriage way A road instead of winding through narrow lanes and through towns/villages..
Anyway, I currently drive a 2.0TFSI 2006 Octavia VRS which I have had for a year and a half now. I have been thinking that after getting on the property ladder is sorted I may soon fancy getting something quicker. However, with this extra mileage I am starting to worry whether that will be possible without spending too much on fuel! My dream of getting something faster and it not being a financial burden may go out of the window with this move!
The Octy is pretty good with fuel and on a decent run 35mpg+ is easily doable. I was just wondering if there are any cars out there that will be noticeably faster and more fun but still return the same if not better economy? I would have thought for this that going diesel may be the only way but I would love a straight 6 BMW of some description and I have read they can be pretty frugal.
Budget I expect will realistically be around the 10k mark ( maybe more, but can't say for 100% at the moment until this house business is sorted)
I would welcome any ideas or potential cars that may fit the bill! To put it simply, something faster and maybe more fun than my Octavia but with similar running costs considering the longer journey.
P.S. I still want something fairly practical so as much as I would love a Z4 or a 350z, it would be a no.
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