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Old 01-27-2007, 09:34 PM
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Do the 19 inch rims in Sport Package make the already smooth ride in 3.0si TOO stiff so that you feel every bump?? I like smoothness of standard suspension....I really dont know how much handling is improved because of sports susp.??
Or just for aesthetics would it be a better idea to just buy the rims and tires alone???
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Old 01-27-2007, 09:43 PM
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Do the 19 inch rims in Sport Package make the already smooth ride in 3.0si TOO stiff so that you feel every bump?? I like smoothness of standard suspension....I really dont know how much handling is improved because of sports susp.??
Or just for aesthetics would it be a better idea to just buy the rims and tires alone???
I drove the 4.8i with sport package and personally I thought the ride was smooth. I was expecting more of a stiffer ride, but was surprised how nice the suspension was. However, this is subjective and people will have a difference of opinion. You should drive both back to back and determine whicj suits you best. The 19's will give you getter cornering grip and less tire roll-off due to the lower profile sidewall.
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problem is dealership doesnt have any sports package demos at all !!
Yes it is everyones opinion but to hear that you also felt it smooth is helpful......despite not being able to drive it fast on most roads here !
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Old 01-27-2007, 09:55 PM
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I drove it on some pretty rough roads and it handled smoothly. I also drove it on the highway and it was smooth. Where are you located?
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Old 01-27-2007, 10:16 PM
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the 3.0 don't get the 19" in the sport package i think
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Old 01-28-2007, 12:16 AM
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Kitchener....Ontario.

Im intrigued to hear it was this smooth..

And yes....there is 19 inch rims with Sport on 3.0 si in Canada.
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I agree that opinions vary. I drove a 3.0 with the standard suspension and wheels and thought it handled well for a SAV and the ride was compliant. I thought the power was lacking, though. The next test drive was a 4.8 with sport suspension and 20" wheels. It turned me off the vehicle. The ride was too harsh and the tramlining was brutal (no exaggeration). I've owned 5 BMW's over the years. The only one that didn't tramline noticably was the 1999 540iA. Personally, I wouldn't own a vehicle that makes you keep correcting it every few seconds to drive straight down the road. It should go where you point it!

Now before everyone starts shouting at me; I loved the 3.0 except for the lack of power. I'll probably opt for the 4.8 without the Sport Suspension, or take the Sport Suspension with the Dynamic Drive (Active Suspension) if it will smooth the ride out when in the non sport mode. As for the tires, I'll get the 19's which will firm up the ride without creating as much of a tramlining problem as the 20's do.

I'm definitely waiting until the dealers have stock to road test, even if it takes a few months.
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