Ed, we bought a 2012 IS250C (Matador Red Mica w/ Alabaster interior) a couple of years ago. Pre owned one owner with 35K miles on it. It's been a great car for the two of us, problem free, and the top has always worked well. Just took it to the local Lexus dealer for an oil change and routine servicing and everything still looks and operates well. Our other car is a newer model RX 350.
The Convertible is not quite as spacious as the RX and the electronics a bit outdated but for just the two of us it works well for that occasional one or two night get-away. We recently drove it from our home on Florida's Gulf Coast to Key West for a short getaway and there's nothing like driving the Overseas highway with the top down. I imagine your driving experience would be just as nice driving around Tennessee in the Spring, Summer or Fall.
Best
Capt Rick
