Hi all

I have been tormenting myself over the imminent new job I start this summer. I currently have a commute of less than 10 minutes and my current two seater sports car does this with ease. I shall be keeping this car as my weekend toy as I love it (no need to ask, it's TZ so yes it is the ubiquitous Mazda MX5 ND 2.0 Sport Nav of course!)

Anyhow, the new job involves a 30 mile round trip and will be covering visiting properties all over Essex so round trips of 60 miles approx. on a daily basis.

As this car is likely to be a workhorse, it needs to be: -
Automatic transmission (Conventional Torque Converter/CVT/Double Clutch, I'm not fussed)
Economical (to a fair extent)
Comfortable & well equipped (DAB/BT/Cruise Control/AC)
Good all year round (I'd rule out RWD)
Still quite fun (does not have to be fast but nippy would be good)
Cheap to buy (max £6k)

I'm currently considering the following: -
2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Auto
2013 Fiat Panda Twin Air
2012 Renault Clio 1.6
2012 Fiat 500 Twin Air
2011 Seat Ibiza 1.2 or 1.4 TSi
2011 Toyota Auris Hybrid
2012 VW Up! 1.0

You may have noticed these are all Petrol's as I have never had a diesel, maybe I should consider one?

Thoughts and suggestions would be very welcome. As per usual I'm probably looking for the holy grail of motors for lemonade money.

TIA

Darren