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Alex, I see many cars, which have been left to sit in the sun, which have degraded clear coats. Most cars have clear coat now, it used to be mainly metallic colours, but everything is clear coated now. Some Euro cars are known for early clear coat degrading, like Alfas. Clear coat can be repaired, Utube is full of hints on spot repairs of clear coat.
If you like the car, I would not let a damaged clear coat stop you. Although it may indicate a previous owner was not considerate of general wear and tear of the vehicle, which may extend to mechanical condition as well.
As to the garage, it is always a nice thing to have, and extends vehicle life and appearance significantly, it also provides a great workshop for repairs etc. Consider your mobility issues, if your considering working on the car yourself. I know myself that working on my car has been getting increasingly difficult in my 70s, and just getting up off the ground can be a struggle. This was a big factor in my selling of my old Jeep.
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