Ohhhh you had an auto mk3 man I wouldn't wish that car on my worst enemy.
Let me know what your schedule is like and we can make it work. I manage a repair shop and volunteer alot of my time so like you my life is nuts. but ive been looking for a bike to ride back and forth to work as parking is super limited.
the positive is the MK3 is one of the lighter turbo diesels you can get and usually reports the best MPG. this is also a GL so no roof, no power windows, no power mirrors, so not alot to brake and super light. I see 40mpg city driving with the AC on. every option it does have (cruise, ac,key-less entry) work flawlessly.