Simister’s smart buys

SWVA, POOLE. 31 JULY

We Brits like used cars. More than 7.6 million were sold last year, outstripping new ones by four to one. The top 10 sellers form a fail-safe selection that ticks most of the important boxes, notably

TYPICAL. Weeks of scorching summer weather, and as soon as we produce a rundown of our favourite second-hand convertibles, the heavens open. But all is not lost – thanks to modern drop-top technology,

(1996-2002)

List price £96,160 Best price £96,160 MPG 29.1 CO2 219g/km For Super-quiet and cosseting; hugely practical, with loads of room for seven adults; high-quality materials Against There are cheaper altern

Why wait? Maximum driving fun can be yours from as little as £5k – go on, treat yourself this summer!