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Originally Posted by ted99
I like the increased ground clearance of the SUV form factor, but I don't like the bouncy ride that seems to come with the increased load capacity. Having gone the X5 route, I'm back to the 5 sedan for just this reason. Is the bouncy ride a design/marketing choice or is it a necessary component of the extra ground clearance? I'm not carrying loads of bricks, so I really don't care about any more load carrying capacity than I have in my 530e.
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The ride isn’t so bouncy in the X3 for example. In the X5, the higher payload/towing capacity is culprit, and as I understand you need air suspension to get comfort back in that category of vehicle.
My X3 M3.5i with EDC has the broadest suspension adjustment range of any BMW I’ve ever driven. It is supremely cosseting in Comfort, and rides like an old style E46 non-sport in Sport mode. Very well chosen.