Re: Advice needed for new ragtop I want
Get it up on the lift and check the brake pads for wear and make sure everything is tight underneath. Pull the tire pump and sealant out of the trunk and check underneath for water/sand -- you're not far from an area where cars get douched by hurricanes.
Take it for another test drive and make sure the ABS works right. A hard stop with hands off the wheel on a deserted road should tell you if the ABS is working and the rotors/brakes are good. If you can make that hard stop safely on a sandy or wet road, that much better.
Check the seat motors and heaters -- heater failure is a common issue. Make sure there are no rattles in the doors when closing. Raise and lower the top. Stop it about 1/2 way and inspect the cabling and interior that is normally covered by the rear panel.
Agree on the road rash down-pricing tactic. Point out the complexity of the top mechanism and the lack of warranty. There is a lot of room for negotiation when a car has been on the lot for over 90 days and now is even better because no one is moving vehicles and it costs them cash every month to floorplan it. Good luck.