We are flying from Arkansas to Wisconsin on Friday to drive home my wife's anniversary present - a 2005 SC Blk/Sdl with 31K miles on it. I bit the bullet and have already purchased the Lexus Platinum warranty so that part is covered. It's a long drive in an unfamiliar vehicle - any words of advice?

Thanks in advance.

 

Check the tire, tire pressure, brake, coolant, air filter, check if any light is on (except TPMS), and change engine oil. This should be good enough, the sc430 is a very solid car.

 

I drove from Palm Beach Florida to Vermont when I got mine! It had bold RFTs and a navigation system that still hasn't been upgraded since '02.

I drove it like I stole it and only had to adjust air pressure once.

GREAT CARS!!!!

 

Have the seller show you how to position the fold out flap in the trunk so you can put the top down. Also, keep the suitcases small! When top is down only a small duffle or a couple backpacks will fit in trunk -- though you can use the backseat too.

Oh...and bring hats. I've also found driving with a hoodie is a good way to go.

 

Be ready for a long, comfortable ride. It's a good road trip car. If you have a mini spare in the trunk, that's a plus. If not, a can of fix-a-flat and a portable air compressor is a good idea.

 

Tape up the front.

 

Do all of the above, bring some CD's, drop the top and enjoy the ride back to Arkansas.

 

Expect some noise and harsh ride from the runflat tires.

 

Buy a radar detector because the car likes to go fast. It will be hard to hold her down. If you decide to go through a car wash, turn off the radio so the antenna doesn't get broken off. Enjoy.

 

Suntan lotion.

And welcome to the forum.

 

Absolutely agree: I keep a tube of SPF45 for my face and ears in the console all the time.

 

I just got back from a 1200 mile trip in my SC and enjoyed every minute! A hat, suntan lotion, good music with the top down, enjoy the ride! It is unbelievably comfortable for such a small car. If it gets cold outside, keep the top down and turn up the heat, feels like it's 75 outside! Have a good ride

 

That's must be fun!!

However, I don't agree that the SC is a small car. Once you park your car next to a s2000, Miata, SLK....the SC430 is big but not in term of useful space

 

Be extra cautious driving if you are not used to a smaller car/convertible. Watch out for the big rigs. Otherwise, have a ton of fun!

 

Indeed. The Sc430 is not a small car at all. It is very wide (actually wider than many mid-size sedans, such as the Infiniti G sedan), and that's why it is spacious inside, at least for the front seats.