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      02-26-2021, 04:52 PM   #5
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Hi everyone,

I have agreed on a price with my dealership for a 2021 manual transmission M3 and am currently waiting on an allocation. I have a question about ride quality for anyone who has driven the 2021 M3.
I asked this question in another thread, but I think it slipped through the cracks!.

Background
I test drove an M340i xDrive with M sport suspension (and 19" wheels) a couple days ago, and I was disappointed by how rough the ride quality was on pretty average roads (i.e. roads that are neither especially smooth nor especially bumpy).

My question
How does the ride quality of the M3 (when its adaptive suspension is in Comfort mode) compare to the following vehicles:
1. M340i xDrive with M sport suspension
2. M340i xDrive with adaptive suspension in Comfort mode

I would appreciate it if you please include wheel diameter in your answer!

Thanks,

sportsedan89
If you're overly concerned about ride quality you may be making a mistake buying an M. These are deliberately harsh cars to drive compared to the cars you're asking us to compare. Comfort or not, you feel the bumps.
Agree, I think if you buy an M3, ride quality should basically be no question in terms of how comfortable it is...

@sportsedan89
But hard to tell what you personally see as acceptable, in your case I would test drive first before making any decision...
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