I spend eight months each year abroad, and four months in the UK. My wife and I want a vehicle that is comfortable enough to get us from the south of England to Paris (for at least 2 weeks) and around in the UK (a city car is a bit too small). However we need just two seats and a boot. We are both 66 years old, and have been driving for years, but want to keep total running costs as low as possible (tax, Insurance, etc). I'm not sure whether buying a vintage car (eg MGB), or a new or nearly new small car makes more economic sense. The vehicle will need to be able to be laid up for eight months a year, and up and moving quickly