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      08-29-2015, 09:01 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by Ben2k9 View Post
if you;re a driving enthusiast, I would hold out for a 535i msport. the handling is much better.
Depends how we view "better". It is a personal preference as to whether the passive sport suspension (704) is better/worse, or just "different" than the Sport mode within Adaptive Drive.

I run an M-sport with Adaptive Drive, suspension will be virtually the same setup (sedan vs. wagon) as the OP's example. I rate AD as superior to the passive 704 suspension option, simply for the 3 base settings, plus the ARS part which keeps the car very flat, even in the softer settings.

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Adaptive drive tends to be better for both worlds though, whether you like smooth or better handling. Or, of course, if you want to be able to switch between both .
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