Originally Posted by Greggo

Just trying to recap some of the remarks.

leafsrule531 states that it is a 3 row X5, but no airbags. But did not elaborate beyond 'the shocks look like regular shocks.' To that point, there are different shocks, depending on the suspension type. They look identical, but are very different. Unless you have adjustable suspension, which is clearly different.

Air suspension has a unique shock vs. the standard setup. Putting the standard shock on an air suspension car will cause very harsh ride. There is a YouTube about replacing rear shocks on the E70, he was originally shipped the wrong units.

I would be curious to run the VIN to determine the actual suspension from factory. And where all the replaced parts OEM or aftermarket 'upgrades?'

Also, unless it was modified to have springs in the rear and the correct shock/spring, I do not believe that any 3rd row vehicles came without air suspension. Anybody have comment about this? I have never heard of or seen one.

I have heard several comments (and thus did not purchase,) sport suspension is far too harsh for daily driving anywhere that has questionable roads. Sport suspension on rough roads is a handling nightmare.

I have a 2012 with standard suspension, no 3rd row. The ride is fantastic, rough road or smooth. And the steering is not heavy or too light. Very nice balance. Yokahama non-RFT 19's.

leaferules531, if you would not mind, share the VIN and part numbers for replaced parts. That would provide much more information about the situation.