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I am not saying the current car's suspension is totally bad; however it is a bit too stiff. Honestly I feel this is almost the perfect car if the suspension is just a little bit more comfortable.
Basically if BMW can slightly improve the suspension so that in comfort it's a little bit more forgiving, then I think we have the best sports SUV in the market. |
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I also think that the original poster's question is totally fair and one I would also like to hear an answer to, instead of people bitching about someone asking the question. We have few 2020/2021 owners upgrading to the 2022, so I look forward to some firsthand reviews of the subject. |
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08-22-2021, 03:15 AM | #26 |
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This is a topic I'm curious about as a potential future buyer as well. I'm considering the X3M, M5 & M3.
Comfort isn't THE factor but it's a factor. Cars from Chevy and Cadillac all come with the mag ride suspension & they handle all driving modes with perfection. BMW needs to step up & take that aspect of the car to the next level. That's all it's missing. Also if the MSS set up is as good as it seems then at the very least we have a solution. I know my three potential cars are all so different from one another but there's a part of me that connects with each one in a unique way & after a few test drives I'll figure it out which one suits me best. I'm coming from an N55 M2 with M performance suspension. It's set on a comfort setting & the ride isn't terrible but it's definitely annoying after 4-5 years.
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It seems that its very much up to the driver's experiences to gauge the suspension. BMW has always seemed to ride "harder" than any other vehicle I have owned/drove. They also seem to stick to the ground at high speeds from the factory better than anything else in their classes.. at least to me. Whether it be the X5, 650xi , X3M , M4 , 440 , etc.. I think in my 21 X3MC, I still find my self much more comfortable with the H&R springs and driving in sport chassis 24/7 .. it feels better than comfort/stock to me.. again this is all perception based on "my" experiences..
I also feel like the seats are fantastic.. but again.. purely my opinion. I have not driven a domestic car.. that even comes remotely close in handling from the factory especially at high speeds without significant aftermarket adjustments.. so to me that's the trade off.. but I didn't buy this good ole waste of money for luxury comfort.. I bought it for performance/fun/ to have something that is a little different.. maybe tote the dogs.. maybe some pier fishing.. who knows lol.. I also do not daily drive this thing.. so my opinions may completely stink |
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I spend 4 hours driving my comp every single day and have absolutely no complaints.
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Okay.. so I have somewhat of an M car history and my wants and needs have changed over the years. When I was younger, I had fully built suspensions that were harsh as F, and on my daily driver. That was 20 years ago and yet I still want a higher level of performance than most people, but now want a more compliant suspension, or at least a setting for it. I've had my 2020 X3M for over 2 years now (on Michelins). On decent roads, I find it acceptable.. on any roads with ruts or lots of sharp expansion joints or transitions, I think it's a little too harsh, as does my family (hence the SUV and not an M3).
It's not fair to say that "it's an M car, so deal with the ride quality".. primarily because if you really were a hardcore M car person, you would scoff at the fact that there's ANY M SUV. It's sacrilege to some, so please don't wrap the M cars in with the M SUV's just because they share the same tuning division. Second, if you're wanting a true M car and experience, don't buy an SUV, M or not. I've had a few of M "cars".. and agree that the primary buyer of the cars probably wants a more hardcore suspension and ride quality. But, in the world of SUV's, the target buyer probably is NOT the typical hardcore M buyer but someone who wants something with more practicality and the ability to go dust some muscle cars every now and again or do a little canyon carving. Virtually no one needs a track suspension on their M SUV, let's be honest. Enter the need for a more compliant suspension. As others have mentioned, a magnetic-ride setup could mitigate the concerns of people questioning the harshness of the suspension, yet still deliver 99% of the performance most buyers would need. Set it up so it's teeth-rattling hard in its stiffest setting. I couldn't agree more that the difference between "Comfort" mode and "Sport +" should be greater, in that comfort should be softer. I feel that in the X3M Comp the difference in suspension modes should be similar to those of the transmission modes. Is it livable?.. yes. Is it ideal?.. no. What's the drawback of having the softer end of the suspension setting more soft.. If you want it firmer, go for Sport+ and keep it there, but currently people that want it softer, don't have that option to make it noticeably softer. You may be asking.. why didn't I buy an M40i or a standard X3M with the smaller wheels and taller tires? I drove both of those cars and I don't feel that I should give up ride quality to have more power. I could tangibly feel the difference in the non-Comp X3M. The M40i felt like a sporty SUV, questionably deserving of the M part of the M40i. BMW has options lists a mile long and yet I can't get an X3M with the most power and NOT the harshest suspension? I can choose a different sound system, or wood trim, cooled seats, or ACC, but not a different suspension? (asking for a friend). Could they make the standard X3M and the "Competition" be differentiated by the suspension and not power and badging?.. they could. I'd be perfectly happy with an X3M with 500+ horses and a softer suspension. There's a market for both those variants. My X3M Comp is coming off lease in about 6 months and if the ride quality of the '22 isn't tangibly better (at least in comfort mode), I'll probably be getting an X5 M50i. Less sharp?.. definitely.. more comfortable when I'm not dusting muscle cars.. also, definitely. Words from a middle aged BMW M owner/fan.. Rich Morgan 2020 X3M Comp, 2016 M4 Convertible (sold), 2013 750Li M-Sport (sold), 2013 JCW Mini Cooper Convertible (sold), 2006 Mini Cooper S (sold), 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible (sold), 2003 M3 (sold) Last edited by typer139; 01-17-2022 at 10:29 PM.. Reason: updating cars |
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I swear, all the people who post on the forums had me anxious about getting my first m vehicle because of how shitty they made the ride sound like. I'm so glad that I found all those posts a bit exaggerated and dramatic.
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I test drove the X3 M40i, the X5 M50i and the X3M base model (with options).
The X3 M40i was closer to what I had owned before (X4 M40i) great all-around-er but didn't feel special. The X5 M50i was fast and smooth and incredibly well equipped but felt really big. Not floaty but certainly not tight handling, less so than a 2011 X5 50i that I had. The X3M feels special. Fast when you want it to be, great sounding, lots of special M touches. It does sacrifice the ride a bit to achieve that "special" feel. It's also a good value, with the base X3M coming in closer to the M40i than the X5. SO that's what I ended up with. And likely trading for an X3M LCI when my lease is up.
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The firm ride doesn't bother me. The only way to really address this is for BMW to go to a MagneRide setup but for whatever reason they have resisted that technology. Maybe they don't like doing business with Delphi?
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If people think this ride is harsh, try riding in an STi. I think the ride is a bit stiff, even in comfort, but that would be like complaining about the gas mileage, lol.
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Not to be rude, but why does this stupid conversation about ride quality persist. If you want comfort get a Lexus. I don't
understand why people look at M cars and complain about the ride. I had a 2020 X3M non comp with Contis and it was fine. I have a 2021 X3MC with Contis and it's fine. I am perplex why people complain about the stiffness or whatever around the ride quality. |
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PS: Few if any buy it for track days especially since BMW CCA puts X models in the "baby pool" group on track, so why not allow comfort mode to be comfort mode?
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And its a freaking SUV not a sports car that you take to the track evey weekend. So ride thats way too firm its BMW mistake and every motorsport jurnalist that reviews X3m confirms it. |
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I'm not trying to hate on BMW or the X3M particularly, I'm just a realist. I would like to see BMW go back to focusing on creating world class suspensions. |
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I have a ‘22 X3MC with 2200 miles i put on it. I traded in a 2019 X3 M40i. I don’t notice any difference in ride quality between the two. Drove the M40i in sport mode as I do the X3MC. I don’t see the point in comfort mode.
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