If I had no family and just managed on a single car, I would consider a Coupe first, or maybe a Roadster witha hard top for Winter, if it was feasible, with storage etc.
However, being able to have a second/weekend car and driving an Estate vehicle all week, I enjoy the difference a soft-top Roadster gives me. Its the chalk & cheese effect that does it for me. Luxury and comfort all week, in a plush lazy automatic, and then speed, acceleration and fresh air on the weekend.
I love jumping in the Zed on a Saturday/Sunday morning, but eqally come Monday morning, the commute to work in comfort is just as satisfying.