Here in Calif., a vert is the only way to go w/sunshine most of the year. even when it gets cold (60 deg. F is cold for us, though probably summer to you in Canada) I just put the heater on full blast and still have fun.. crank up the stereo and I never hear the wind or the sirens behind me!
Granted mine's only 5 years old but she has 117k on the clock and doesn't squek or moan.... and that's w/3 years of crankin' her hard around the corners of auto-x events. SFCs, strut- and shock-tower braces will help. they're about 200 lbs heavier than coupes, but well worth it. I personally like all the looks I get, especially when they're from the female persuasion.....
After I bought this car I swore to never have a hardtop daily driver again. Racecar however, is a different story....
--Javier