[TW]Fox;22367807 said:
I'd want it to be even more economical than that before it's worth putting up with it.
You've covered barely 3500 miles in 6 months, so the savings would strike me as not even beginning to be worth it compared to driving something actually nice
Why would I possibly want to drive something "nice" to work, only to make a mess of it.
I could drive something nice, but I'd have to either cover the seat and the seat belt every day or get changed before and after work each day....
It's a 13 mile trip, four roundabouts, a section of Motorway and 3 T-Junctions. Half of which I'm probably still half asleep on.
To me it's the cheapest possible way to get to work outside of cycling (which I do when it's dry)
What exactly is there to "put up with"
The steering wheel turns lightly, the seats are comfy, the pedals are light, the stereo works, the windows wind down, the visibility is good, the brakes are positive, it sticks to the road well..
OMGZ the diesel noise!!!! err no, I don't need to wear ear defenders to drive it.
OMGZ the lack of acceleration.. err no, it keeps up with traffic on or off the Motorway absolutely fine