Even the first glimpse of spring really does bring the urge to get out and about to make the most of it. And if you are not a jogger then this involves a car, a winding road and a final destination of a countryside pub for lunch. For a motoring enthusiast getting behind the wheel of a great-driving car during spring is as good as it gets and here are just some of the cars that can heighten the enjoyment:

Unbridled roof-down fun

There is nothing better in the first throws of warm weather than to have a car with a retractable roof. The wind in your hair experience is bound to blow the cobwebs off after your winter hibernation. Luckily, there are lots of options across a variety of budgets to choose from to ensure you don’t miss out when the sun reappears from its slumber. The most affordable and renowned is the Mazda MX-5, which offer poise, balance and grip that makes driving on the most testing roads a sheer pleasure. Then you have the more image conscious and premium options of the power mad Mercedes SLK, dynamic BMW Z4 and iconic Audi TT.

Small, but mighty performers

If you can’t afford an impractical convertible stored away until spring comes along then hot hatchbacks offer the performance and driving dynamics to make the most of the unthawing of the roads. Style, agility and performance are at the heart of cars like Ford Focus, VW Golf GTI, Renault Megane Sport, MINI and many, many more. Despite this they can still work during winter and do the day-to-day practicality required of modern cars. And at Carbase.biz there are plenty of affordable used car options available to make this fun even more achievable on all budgets.

Wildcard option

If you are the kind of person to seize opportunities to save money in the long term and wait for it to come to fruition then spring is a good time to buy an SUV or 4×4. Spring and summer bring with it a carefree attitude and distinct memory loss of just how bad the outgoing winter season has been. This pushes 4x4s and SUVs down the pecking order and lowers their price considerably. However, performance-related SUVs like a Range Rover Sport, Audi Q7 or Porsche Cayenne can make the most of the spring weather and be ideal for when conditions are not so good. So, if you want to prepare for the next onslaught of cold weather then take advantage of the lull and bag yourself an affordable 4×4.