- Joined
- Jul 12, 2011
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- 13,247
- Location
- Near Salisbury
- Car
- E32O CDi Sport, MX5 1.8 Sport, Range Rover 5.0 SC, BMW X1
The only thing really bugging me at present (minor suspension groans aside and soon to be sorted) is the very poor and hard ride.
I regularly drive over the New Foret and country roads and whilst on well surfaced A roads and motorways it is acceptable the ride comfort on other typical B surfaces is not good. This to the point where I am actively considering getting rid of the car although I have had it less than 3 weeks and just paid nearly £300 for a service and a few bits and pieces.
Having driiven over those same roads in my partners A4 saloon the difference is very marked. The Audi is firm but compliant and deals with changes in road surface and potholes etc well including the long and bumpy tracks to her house. The Mercedes is at best poor and often downright uncomfortable.
I know the Avantgarde trim is supposedly more sporting but other W203 models I have been in had a much better ride. Is there anyway I can check to see if it has sports suspension fitted and is there a way of cost effectively making it better or do I just cut my losses and move it on?
Hopefully it would sell for a reasonable sum as it has full service history (last one a weel ago) , 4 good tyres (1 new!)and a 2 year warranty that can be transferred. I also found out that at the service before (02/10) it had new plugs, air filters. brake and transmission fluid changed.
I do like it performance and handling wise so any suggestions?
I regularly drive over the New Foret and country roads and whilst on well surfaced A roads and motorways it is acceptable the ride comfort on other typical B surfaces is not good. This to the point where I am actively considering getting rid of the car although I have had it less than 3 weeks and just paid nearly £300 for a service and a few bits and pieces.
Having driiven over those same roads in my partners A4 saloon the difference is very marked. The Audi is firm but compliant and deals with changes in road surface and potholes etc well including the long and bumpy tracks to her house. The Mercedes is at best poor and often downright uncomfortable.
I know the Avantgarde trim is supposedly more sporting but other W203 models I have been in had a much better ride. Is there anyway I can check to see if it has sports suspension fitted and is there a way of cost effectively making it better or do I just cut my losses and move it on?
Hopefully it would sell for a reasonable sum as it has full service history (last one a weel ago) , 4 good tyres (1 new!)and a 2 year warranty that can be transferred. I also found out that at the service before (02/10) it had new plugs, air filters. brake and transmission fluid changed.
I do like it performance and handling wise so any suggestions?