Used Convertible Cars for Sale

Q: What is the best used convertible car to buy?

The Mazda MX-5 . For four generations, it has set the standard for affordable convertible sports cars, as both a new and used drop-top. Prices for the brilliant Mk4 car are now within the budget of more buyers than ever before. Need more space? The Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet is roomier than the MX-5, with seats for four rather than two.

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Use carwow to browse and compare used vehicles, advertised by a network of trusted dealers. You can search by make and model, or apply filters to find the perfect car for you.

Contact the dealer

Once you’ve found a car you’d like to buy, you can contact the dealer to arrange the next steps, whether that’s asking a question or taking it for a test drive.

Buy the car

When you’re happy to buy, you can do so at a fixed price, safe in the knowledge all models sold through carwow are mechanically checked and come with a warranty.

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Used convertible cars FAQs

What is the best used convertible car to buy?

The Mazda MX-5. For four generations, it has set the standard for affordable convertible sports cars, as both a new and used drop-top. Prices for the brilliant Mk4 car are now within the budget of more buyers than ever before.

Need more space? The Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet is roomier than the MX-5, with seats for four rather than two.

Do people still buy convertibles?

Yes, they do, but not in the numbers they once did. The number of convertibles sold in the UK have been in decline for many years, but some drivers still appreciate wind-in-the-hair motoring.

Do convertibles go up in value?

Grab the keys to a new model with a waiting list, and there’s a slim chance it may be worth more than you paid for it. Or find a classic convertible in great condition, wait a few years, and sell it on at a profit. But as a rule, convertibles do not go up in value, they depreciate over time the same as any other car.

Are convertibles a good investment?

A highly rated convertible from a prestige brand will hold its value well, but does that make it a good investment? Only some rare and desirable classic convertibles really qualify as an investment opportunity. Buy a convertible because you want one – if you expect to turn a profit you are likely to be disappointed.

Is it more expensive to insure a convertible car?

As a rule, yes, a convertible will be more expensive to insure than a car with a fixed roof. They are attractive to thieves and may cost more than other types of car to repair.

The price of cover isn’t necessarily exorbitant, though. Our favourite convertible, the Mazda MX-5, is in the insurance group 25-34 of 50, depending on the engine and specification.