So we now have a few days of sunshine, its that time of year to look longingly at convertibles. But do they really make sense in Britain ?
Having just said goodbye to a Mercedes SLK that was turning into a rather costly lawn ornament due to lack of use, would I buy another ?
I think the answer is yes. But again it would fall into the category of being used on those sunny occasions, and the odd weekend away. Manufacturers these days are filling every niche market they can think of, BMW X6 anyone ? But I have yet to see a practical convertible that does not compromise for everyday use.
For me the most sensible option would be a not exactly cheap £35,225 Mercedes E class. But I still can't reconcile a convertible with a diesel engine, it somehow seems wrong. Wind in your hair and the clatter of a diesel ?
The other question raised is hard top or soft top. If you are lucky enough to have a garage then its not too bad, but leaving a soft top out in all weathers won't do it any good in the long run, as my 3 Series BMW will testify. So a folding hard top seems to be the answer, and the one of the SLK worked just fine.
So all I am really looking for is a convertible as practical and ecoomical as an Audi A6 Avant with the performance and looks of an Audi R8 Convertible. Is that really too much to ask for ?
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