Yeah jezyg, i know what you mean. I used to cycle the 19miles a day to work and back but its so much easier when you dont need to pedal. Still need to remind myself at times that im not on a mountain bike as i feel the urge to nip over grass verges and onto the pavement to avoid traffic 
I get home earlier on my scooter than i did driving my Mazda 3 Turbo so the wife now drives that and i scooter every day. May need to lay off for a month or so soon and use the bus if the snow comes good like last yr. Will ride as long as i can and maybe make it all yr if the rds are clear enough.
Ditch the modern car and get a classic, you can beat it for fun, parts are usually cheaper, you will have an unusual ride, it holds its value or.even increases in value, plus as a bonus, if its pre dec '73 you wont pay road tax 
I would go for the Ghia Woodcutter, they are probably one of the most desirable of the old Vdubs, especially the older ones. A barn find is a dream for me, maybe one day. Btw, the rat-look is in so buy it, leave the paint and interior, get it mot'd and taxed and you have a sweet ride. I really want a pre 67 Bus but at 15-20 grand for a decent one i cant see that happening soon.
I spent the past year on my road bike and will still use it in the summer, have a cycle path pretty much door to door for the 12 mile round trip.
I do like my tech and comforts like bluetooth, USB, climate control ect I must admit and don't think the wife would go for a classic car.
However when time and money allows I very much intend to either build a kit car or restore an old beauty to its former glory.
