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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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URGENT question: 2012 c63 p31 and ride comfort

Is there a difference btwn 2012 c63 ride comfort in a p31 car vs one without the development/performance package?

I ask because I don't know if I can wait the 3 months it would take to deliver a c63 from scratch to meet my specifications, with no p31 package.

However, if I included cars with the p31 package, I might be able to locate a car within the US that has already been built.

The main reason why I have not wanted a car with the p31 package is that I am worried about a harsher ride.

Please let me know your thoughts, I want to buy the c63 today as I can't sleep well anymore thinking about waiting 3 more months to get a car delivered.

Does the 2012 c63 with the p31 package have a harsher ride than a car without the p31 package?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Dont think there is, at least from my butt's perspective.

Now 2009 P30 versus 2012 P31, absolutely a difference, the 2012 is MUCH smoother. I wouldnt sweat it, get the P31.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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No difference in suspension stiffness.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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Ride is pretty much the same. I think there is a slightly longer wheelbase with the sedan though.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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With the first version of the P30 on the pre-facelift there was, but due to customer complaints they took that away from it. So no, no difference.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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Correction to my above post. The wheelbase is the same and the suspension is the same, so the ride should be about the same. The coupe is a tad shorter in length , and a full 2 inches shorter in height.
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