What to look for in a phaeton

[J Witt]

I'm seriously thinking about buying a phaeton and wondered what those who own or have owned them have to say.

What are the weak points and advantages of that body style. For instance, to me the body structure between the doors looks like a weak spot. Do they tend to rust out in particular places? Are the tops and all that top structure hard to maintain?

What do you think?

Thanks,

John