With a recent improvement in the weather there are few better experiences than having the roof down on a warm summers day. The wind-in-your-hair feeling is a hard one to beat!
Despite the frequently changing climate, UK motorists are historically big buyers of convertibles, it seems that we’re keen to make the most of every sunny spell when we’re behind the wheel which is why you will always find such a good variety of them on sale here.
With so many choices, which one should you pick? let’s take a look at what’s on offer today from leading auction house BCA.
Mini Convertible
The Mini is frequently one of the best-selling models year on year, so it’s little wonder that the convertible version is popular too. It combines everything that people love about the regular Mini hatch – style, neat handling and solid build quality – with that drop-top ability that can let the outside world in.
It’s available with the same range of punchy engines, too, with the 2.0-litre Cooper S providing an invigorating amount of performance.
Mercedes C Class
Mercedes has a history of building classy convertibles and the C-Class Cabriolet is no exception. It’s helped by the fact it’s based on the already cool looking C-Class Coupe, which is an elegant four-seater already. The Cabrio gets a thickly insulated folding fabric top that lets you choose between closed roof refinement or wind-in-the-hair fun.
With a great choice of engines you can maximum fuel economy or get to go extremely fast in the C43 & C63 high performance versions.
Mazda MX-5
Mazda’s MX-5 is one of the biggest selling sports cars of all time is often seen as one of the go-to options for those drivers who want an exhilarating motoring experience.
With a great reputation for reliability, few mechanical headaches tend to crop up.
The convertible system on the MX-5 is beautifully simple, too, a manual traditional latch system meaning that it’ll work reliably time after time.
Audi TT
If you are looking for a premium convertible then the Audi TT will be hard to beat. It has all the high-end touches that you would expect from this manufacturer, while a variety of punchy engines mean it’s got a lot of performance too.
The TT offers some excellent refinement, it’s remarkably quiet and stable at high speeds which means longer journeys aren’t going to feel too tiresome behind the wheel.
BMW Z4
Much like the TT, BMW’s Z4 is seen as one of the more premium convertible choices on the market. The latest version is the most high-end to date, packing an upmarket interior as well as a refined yet sporty driving experience.
The Z4 M40i is particularly exciting, with its 3.0-litre straight-six engine providing a huge amount of performance. That said, even less powerful versions are still excellent to drive.
Fiat 500c
You don’t need a large car to access that convertible experience. In fact, the Fiat 500 is one of the most enjoyable drop-tops out there, with even the most recent fully electric model retaining the previous model’s fabric roof.
It’s a great package, particularly if you’re often travelling around the city. Simply retract the roof and enjoy the sunshine in whisper-quiet EV power.
If you are contemplating buying a summer fun convertible then here at Car Auction Buying Service, we’re here to help find the very best deal for you by working with our extensive list of auction partners and trade contacts. To find out more or to inquire about buying your next vehicle from a nationwide or local auction, please give us a call on 0121 769 1729 or 07999 728009. Alternatively, you can fill out our online form
