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Originally Posted by heavyD^2
Test drive is an absolute must on less than perfect roads or roads that mimic your typical commute. No matter what you read I don't think it prepares you for how firm the suspension really is over uneven pavement. My last car was an M2 which was probably regarded as having the most firm ride of the M models but the X3M isn't far off. Since I have owned cars like EVO's that had even firmer suspension it doesn't really bother me as the tradeoff is an SUV that has nearly no body roll and steers and corners better than any SUV should.
Item 2 isn't a problem as you can change the shifting characteristics of the transmission to suit your preferences.
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Thanks for the input. I have not owned a true performance vehicle but rough ride generally does not bother me. I've ridden and driven in 911s (991) and Vettes (C5 and C7) and I didn't find them bothersome. From the accounts I read, it is tough to figure out what is hyperbole.