Dan, we have made a few smaller trips and are planning a longer one in the next few weeks. I think you would have a blast driving across country and the 550 is sooo suited for long trips. By the way, contrary to Maranellomans expiernce, I was in Arkansas not too long ago and all I could think about was wishing I had one of the fun cars there. Unbelievable roads all over the n.w. part of the state(Ozarks). Smooth pavement and sweeping high speeders for miles and miles. Hope you decide to do it and bon voyage! John