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Check for cracks on the coils, there's no heat shield hiding them. Not a deal breaker but will be an easy few hundred bucks.
Check for any fluid leaks near the steering rack, if ran low the steeting pump is easily damaged.
Check for any signs of wetness behind the drivers seat low on the floor, this is a sign of clogged drains and in most cars will kill the alarm module.
Check the windows. they should drop about a 1/2” inch when you lift the handle, and go up when you shut the for. Also listen for any cable grinding sounds, window regulators aren't to bad, but pricey, I only use OEM ones when they do fail, a few hundred bucks each.

Check that the convertible top opens and closes smoothly and evenly, the clam shell and the top operate off of 1 motor and 2 transmissions, look at the arms on the transmissions for broken links and bent arms. Its not to hard to see, open the top halfway and you can look under without unhooking anything.
in that well you will also see one drain on each side (these are the ones which get clogged)

Look for any coolant residue at the bottom of the water pump, a chalky residue is a common sign of one that's been leaking but hasn't failed yet....

Check the right side of trunk for wettness, sign of leaking expansion tank.
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