I definitely prefer a slightly firmer ride then too soft, with SE Spec BMW being about ideal (current model probably a bit firmer then the model Simon is referring to). My wife complains that her Audi (SE Spec) is too firm and I think it is just about acceptable. Years ago I had a late 90?s SE Spec A4 and that was too firm
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. What the Sport Models are like, I don?t know, but they are probably too firm for my taste
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. They do however look great, like the Sport Spec BMW?s
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. I suppose it depends on how important style is to you
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We had a Citroen C5 Estate in France this year, and this was too soft with the inevitable (one of the rear seat passenger) consequences
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. How can small children produce so much. Leather interior helped the clean up, although serious further car valeting is not ideal on holiday
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One of the hire cars that I had in England this year was a Vauxhall (Opel to those on the Continent) Insignia 160 Diesel SRI (the semi sporty version). Its ride was spot on not being too firm and it had lovely sports seats. A great car and a real surprise to me. Did many enjoyable miles in this one
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I always found my 131 Sport, firm but not uncomfortable and a good compromise
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. The Noise However. Well that?s a separate subject
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