Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Derek
Has anyone had a chance to compare the 07 with and without the sport pkg??? I'm thinking about getting one for the wife but have only found a none sport so far. I had an 02 x5 with the sport pkg and felt it was great but i've heard the x3 is a little rough even without the sport pkg.......... thoughts????
|
I have driven both in the last 7 days as I am soon to make a decision myself.
Initially I found the non sports X3 a comfortable and firm ride, but it exhibited a bit of bounce at highway speeds that was a bit annoying, but I felt I could get used to it. The overall ride was impressive, although that might have had something to do with the Lexus RX 350 I just test drove as well!
The followup ride in the sports package X3 was noticeably different. The ride was firmer and less "cushy" - I was definitely more aware of the imperfections and bumps on the road surface with this package. On the highway the bounce was gone and it felt more planted.
After riding the sports package X3 I decide I did not want this suspension, although I really liked the sports seats as they are the most comfortable and I love the matching body trim color.
Well, I decided to test drive the non sports X3 one more time just to compare for one last time and surprise, all of a sudden it felt more bouncy all around than I remembered and I noticed the body roll much more this as well.
I am glad I did restest as I now have decided to go ahead and buy the sports package - I prefer the firmer ride and those sport seats are head and shoulders above the non sports seats.
If it ends up being to firm in the long run - I will just switch out the shocks and springs.
BB