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      01-25-2013, 03:21 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by NISFAN View Post
No, not too hard, just not that much of a difference between the two settings. I prefer sport setting in almost all situations, so could have just skipped the adaptive option.
I've not driven the 3-series with adaptive suspension, but thought others have said the difference is quite marked.

I suppose one thing is the limitation of having just 2 base settings, can't be too far apart, or there would be complaints of it being "too different".

Driving the 5-series with 3 base settings, I'd imagine gives a wider spread. I know if I only had the comfort and sport modes, I'd be saying they are too different. Typically I use normal mode, as the sport mode is too firm and ride quality deteriorates on our poor surfaces. Sport and comfort are great on better road quality, then I can pick the firmer ride, or magic carpet.

BTW, for the 5-series I rate Adaptive Drive as the best option available.

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