I done some sum's tonight and relised that over the last 8000 miles I've spend at least £3400 on fuel for my Astra VXR!!! On top of paying for the car every month then road tax, insurance, tyres, servicing the cost of motoring is just unbelievable.
The cost of fuel is only relevent when you actually drive the thing, you've probably lost more in depreciation anyway.
I've a 535i which averages nearer 20mpg. The fact that its suffered practically no depreciation in the two years I've owned it, and pretty standard servicing/parts/labour etc means its no more 'expensive' than a newer more fuel efficent car. And probably far cheaper than a nice new hatchback that'll do 40-50mpg.
Plus it puts a smile on my face whenever I drive it 😆