As mentioned above, you are more likely to see negative comments about issues folks have had on forums such as this since folks are rightfully frustrated and use this as a safe place to vent/commisserate/investigate and in some cases find ways to resolve their issues.
You also will find that folks here are extremely passionate about their vehicle, otherwise we wouldn't bother spending time at places like these!
In addition to soliciting opinions here (and my opinion is that while I have had a few issues with the car, I am super happy with my purchase and have no desire to trade it), you might watch out for other vert owners in your area (especially on the weekends), and try to talk with them. They may not be the enthusiasts that you find here, but I have found that most of them are enthusiastic about their cars and happy to discuss them. By catching up with some of those owners that might not know of every issue discussed on these forums, they might give you a better unbiased view of the vehicle.
I love the coupe, but like you, really was wanting to get back into a vert after being away from them for 10+ years. For me the choice was simple ... it was a Camaro Convertible or wait to find a vert of a different type that suited my tastes... 3 months later, 2 warranty issues, a few minot defects to be resolved later, 6000 miles and I don't regret it for a moment.