2017/18 4S- how is ride quality
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2017/18 4S- how is ride quality
new 4S owners, can you please comment on the ride quality, specifically around town and poor quality roads. I live in San Francisco where the roads are not that great. Currently in a Tesla p90 Sedan and ride quality is pretty good. I read about the 3 chambers of air per wheel vs. the 2 chambers in the older models. I'm looking for a car that will deliver a comfortable ride around town- not looking so much for a BMW "M" type ride- overly stiff, not that compliant, anxious for the track. DOes the new 4S deliver both comfort (comfort mode) and performance (sport+)? For reference I'm also looking at the BMW M550i X Drive, and the Mercedes S Class (total extreme I know). I Like the Mercedes AMG e63 as well but I think that will be too uncompromising for daily driver. Thanks for input.
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new 4S owners, can you please comment on the ride quality, specifically around town and poor quality roads. I live in San Francisco where the roads are not that great. Currently in a Tesla p90 Sedan and ride quality is pretty good. I read about the 3 chambers of air per wheel vs. the 2 chambers in the older models. I'm looking for a car that will deliver a comfortable ride around town- not looking so much for a BMW "M" type ride- overly stiff, not that compliant, anxious for the track. DOes the new 4S deliver both comfort (comfort mode) and performance (sport+)? For reference I'm also looking at the BMW M550i X Drive, and the Mercedes S Class (total extreme I know). I Like the Mercedes AMG e63 as well but I think that will be too uncompromising for daily driver. Thanks for input.
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new 4S owners, can you please comment on the ride quality, specifically around town and poor quality roads. I live in San Francisco where the roads are not that great. Currently in a Tesla p90 Sedan and ride quality is pretty good. I read about the 3 chambers of air per wheel vs. the 2 chambers in the older models. I'm looking for a car that will deliver a comfortable ride around town- not looking so much for a BMW "M" type ride- overly stiff, not that compliant, anxious for the track. DOes the new 4S deliver both comfort (comfort mode) and performance (sport+)? For reference I'm also looking at the BMW M550i X Drive, and the Mercedes S Class (total extreme I know). I Like the Mercedes AMG e63 as well but I think that will be too uncompromising for daily driver. Thanks for input.
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With adjustable air suspension it is a highly customizable and smooth ride. Hubby has very bad back (3 surgeries and compromised mobility). He finds the car quite comfortable. We were considering a Macan GTS but ended up with this 4 and are happy with the decision. It’s on 21” wheels. The handling and ride are fantastic, and it’s an extremely comfortable car.
The air suspension is a “must”
With adjustable air suspension it is a highly customizable and smooth ride. Hubby has very bad back (3 surgeries and compromised mobility). He finds the car quite comfortable. We were considering a Macan GTS but ended up with this 4 and are happy with the decision. It’s on 21” wheels. The handling and ride are fantastic, and it’s an extremely comfortable car.
The air suspension is a “must”
Last edited by needmoregarage; Oct 28, 2017 at 04:37 PM.
