Category: Convertibles 
Price Range: £11,700 to £14,500
Ultra-chic, easy-to-use roof, remarkably civilised drive.
Poor rear visibility, reflected light blinds instruments, 1.2-litre engine sometimes struggles.
Refined, easy to use, well made and great to look at: it's worth the hefty price hike.
The desirability of the 500, coupled with the anticipated short supply of the convertible, should ensure strong residual values - and depreciation is the biggest cost with a new car.
Helping to keep its used value high is a new scheme called Beauty Treatment, which provides a 500C valeting service for £199.
