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Originally Posted by AndyX3M
I currently own an E92 M3 and a Golf R. I am looking to consolidate down into one vehicle, and the X3M seems perfect. The issue is I live in Montreal and our roads are really bad. I find the ride on my Golf terrible; the M3 is like an S-Class in comparison.
I have a test drive scheduled with an X3M40i, and I am looking around for an X3M to test drive. Am I wasting time looking at the X3M if I'm looking for some level of comfort?
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This "exact same subject matter" has been discussed in nauseam man. With all due respect, please do both yourself & us a favor... If you don't mind, feel free to do a quick search in the future before bringing this back up. Since you're brand new here, you get a free pass because you're still in rookie mode. An X3 M Comp (pre-LCI) with nice PS4S tires properly inflated & aligned is never harsh, bumpy, crashy or hard to live with on rough roads. Many people tend to be hypochondriacs & want a buttery soft, float like on a cloud of air Cadillac type of ride. This isn't called the M3 of the SUV world for nothing. Some people also wine & moan that the seat is too firm. Just goes to show, there's a substantial part of the market where pissy people will never be happy with anything.
The LCI version has softer springs. Therefore, it isn't as taught, dynamic, responsive, agile & sharp. But for the old guys who have super sensitive tendencies & uber perceptive abilities (or so they claim) they will have less to ***ch about. And the end of the day, go ride in an OG F87 M2, then come back & "try" to tell me the ride is too harsh for your liking -or- this thing tends to ride like a truck. Ride quality is subjective & everyone has a different point of reference. The F97 X3 M is not harsh by most means & I highly suggest you go drive a used one with decent tires before you form an opinion / assumption based on what you may read here with your eyes. Not everything is what it seams to be. But you would have to experience these things in real life to determine it for yourself. And no, this isn't S-58 lust talking.
