Theres a reason that convertible cars are growing in popularity the fun factor from driving with the wind in your hair in the sunshine while passers-by look on with envy is an attraction to many drivers today. Although winter is not the typical time to enjoy a convertible, it can be a great time to pick up a bargain used convertible. If youve not bought a convertible before, however, it can seem daunting to know where to start, so here is a rundown of five of the best used convertibles available today to help you make your decision.
Audi TT Roadster
With a fantastic range of engines to choose from along with a very rewarding drive, the Audi TT Roadster is a very popular convertible. The addition of the latest diesel engines have also made the TT Roadster a lot more practical, some models offer 50 mpg, which is a great result for a roadster. The TT is an everyday sports car, and one in which youll want to get the top down at any time of year, day or night!
Smart ForTwo Convertible
While not thought of in the traditional sense of a convertible, the Smart ForTwo is fun and full of character with the added benefit of low running costs. If you do a lot of city driving and require a small car, but would like to buy a convertible, a Smart ForTwo convertible could be the ideal choice for you.
Audi A3 Cabriolet
The second Audi model on this list, the A3 Convertible is a very popular choice, both for top-down driving in the summer but also reliable winter driving. The electric roof is very fast at folding up or down extremely handy with the changeable UK weather. When the roof is up, youd be forgiven for thinking youre driving a hardtopas its built very well as only would be expected with an Audi. A great choice of petrol and diesel engines means theres bound to be something to suit everyone.
MINI Cooper S Convertible
Another smaller sized car, the MINI Cooper S Convertible is a fun car which is great to drive and incredibly practical too. The interior is stylish and the car is nippy and handles extremely well, with cornering a joy. No matter what time of year, youll definitely get that summer feeling when driving a MINI Cooper S Convertible.
Mercedes CLK Convertible
The first generation CLK was Mercedes first proper venture into the world of four seater sports cars for some time, and buyers love the fact that it is fun for summer driving but also a warm and comfortable car to drive in the winter. It also looks fantastic too, and is certain to turn heads when driving past.
Winter is a great time for
used car sales. Bristol, Manchester and York dealers, as well as car dealers all over the country will be looking to gain sales as this time of year is typically slow in the lead up to Christmas. It can therefore be a fantastic time to get a bargain on a used car, and particularly a convertible, which are traditionally more popular in spring and summer. Dealers may cut their prices to try to encourage sales, so remember to shop around.
