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Originally Posted by heavyD^2
Did you really expect an M vehicle to have a non-M ride? BMW has made adjustments as comfort is more tolerable now than it was at launch but it's never going to get confused as soft or comfy. The X3M is for people that are used to the ride quality of M2, M3, M5. If you are looking for a vehicle to haul around your family daily the X3M is not really a great vehicle. Akin to choosing an M3 as your family hauler. If you came from other M cars and want an SUV that feels like an M car then look no further. The problem with the X3M is too many people coming from regular X and 3 series that aren't acclimated to the ride of M cars aren't prepared for the firm ride. I find it very tolerable and wouldn't change a thing but firm riding vehicles is my preference and what I have owned over most of my adult life.
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This is the mindset of a lot of M owners, but I like to mention a Macan Turbo costs more than a X3M yet rides so much better. So yes, you should be able to have an M and find comfort, BMW just didn't tune the suspension correctly.
Also, this is akin to Ducati owners where they said if your ass isn't on fire, then you're not really on a Ducati. lol. Why would I want 3rd degree burns from my exhaust/engine (I've seen it) just to say I own a Ducati?
Btw, my M2 CS rides better than the X3M in stock form, the X3M should have found a compromise between handling and rattling your teeth out.