I always tell folks the same thing (coupe or otherwise), don’t buy this as a daily driver. These are fair-weather toys based on 1950’s (or earlier) technology. I wouldn’t rely on it to get me to work everyday, even in SoCal.
With that in mind, what do you want as a pleasure car. For me, it’s driving in great weather with the top down. You’re living in a great place for that!
The other factor is build quality. There are only two builders I would I would buy from, Special Edition (Beck) and Intermeccanica and neither one make a coupe (although Special Edition is close).
Your mileage may vary.