Atom as a '' Daily Driver ''

[carspath]

Hello Ariel Atom owners and enthusiasts
This is my first posting on this sub-forum

I'm considering an Atom as a daily driver (in place of my very long-standing Mk 1 MX5 )
, and would appreciate any considered advice .


I need to use the car 2 days a week to get to work , but this will include leaving home at 6.45 am in the depths of winter (NB : I live on the South Coast , but have seen some snow most years )


My wife has a ''sensible car'' , which I will have access to .


I have / have had a couple of light weight cars , and quite honestly would love to run an Atom , despite it obviously not being the sensible option .

However if others have done this previously , and tell me it is completely mad , then I would think again .



Any advice on the following points would be gratefully received :


-insurance


-Atom 2 vs 3 (purchase price is a serious consideration , and while I don't want to pick up a pack of trouble just because it is cheap , I need to keep the purchase price down )


-clothing / waterproof bags for the notes I have to take to and from work


-servicing

-reliability issues ...….esp between the Atom 2 and 3


-security /immobiliser

-waterproof outdoor cover


- anything else that I might have missed out that you think might be relevant

Thank you

Carspath

[carspath]

Thank you spikeyhead
I'll followup on the link that you have brought to my attention
Carspath