Comfort, reliability, fuel economy in normal driving and tyre cost matter more on a long commute than showroom novelty.
Annual mileage changes the maths
Fifty miles each working day quickly becomes substantial annual mileage. Small differences in fuel or electricity consumption matter more than they do for a weekend car.
Check the wear items
Look at tyre size, service intervals and replacement costs. A car on large wheels can turn routine tyre replacement into a major bill.
Insurance must reflect the use
Make sure quotations reflect your actual commuting and expected mileage. A premium based on occasional social use does not tell you what the car will cost for your real journey.
For a long daily commute, see what insurance would cost on the car using your true mileage and commuting use so the insurance price reflects the life it will actually have.
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