Open and shut case: Why you should buy a £5k Mini Convertible

A stylish drop-top that's fun to drive and easy to live with? No-brainer - but get in before winterEyeing a convertible for summer? You won't find a lot on the new car market: waning profit margins for niche models and the popularity of crossovers mean the drop-top market has... dropped off.
A few stalwarts soldier on, such as the Mini Convertible. But with prices nearing £30,000, why not consider its predecessor, which you can now pick up from about £3000?
When the fourth-generation