Airmatic vs Luxury Comfort steel suspension
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2017 mercedes GLE 43 coupe
".....Comfort mode with RFT in city driving ..."
What does 'RFT' stand for?
Also,is it possible to get the Airmatic option WITHOUT the lowered suspension?
If the car does have the lowered suspension,is it at normal height when you get in & out of the car & only lowered while driving?
Reason I'm asking is both DW & I got some age on us & value NOT having to drop down or climb out of a lower-sitting seat.
What does 'RFT' stand for?
Also,is it possible to get the Airmatic option WITHOUT the lowered suspension?
If the car does have the lowered suspension,is it at normal height when you get in & out of the car & only lowered while driving?
Reason I'm asking is both DW & I got some age on us & value NOT having to drop down or climb out of a lower-sitting seat.
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2018 E300 Luxury - P3 and more
The first E300 I test drove with Distronic/Drive Pilot had an air suspension...and I didn't notice the car had it until I was back in the dealer's lot poking buttons. It was that UNnoticeable for me. I have the Luxury steel/gas suspension and am quite happy with it. Definitely softer/quieter than the Sport flavor. Keep in mind the luxury suspension also raise the car up about 1.5", so parking blocks and curbs aren't an issue for it.
If you're keeping the car short-term, get whatever you want. Long-term? Skip the air suspension. It *will* break and it'll be costly to repair. My old man just spent $9k to repair the one in his Bentley, and I'm sure his older S550 isn't too far behind. I've never seen any manufacturer who has been able to make one which doesn't need costly repairs over time.
If you're keeping the car short-term, get whatever you want. Long-term? Skip the air suspension. It *will* break and it'll be costly to repair. My old man just spent $9k to repair the one in his Bentley, and I'm sure his older S550 isn't too far behind. I've never seen any manufacturer who has been able to make one which doesn't need costly repairs over time.
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ES350 E300 GLE350 GMC3500 Duramax
The first E300 I test drove with Distronic/Drive Pilot had an air suspension...and I didn't notice the car had it until I was back in the dealer's lot poking buttons. It was that UNnoticeable for me. I have the Luxury steel/gas suspension and am quite happy with it. Definitely softer/quieter than the Sport flavor. Keep in mind the luxury suspension also raise the car up about 1.5", so parking blocks and curbs aren't an issue for it.
If you're keeping the car short-term, get whatever you want. Long-term? Skip the air suspension. It *will* break and it'll be costly to repair. My old man just spent $9k to repair the one in his Bentley, and I'm sure his older S550 isn't too far behind. I've never seen any manufacturer who has been able to make one which doesn't need costly repairs over time.
If you're keeping the car short-term, get whatever you want. Long-term? Skip the air suspension. It *will* break and it'll be costly to repair. My old man just spent $9k to repair the one in his Bentley, and I'm sure his older S550 isn't too far behind. I've never seen any manufacturer who has been able to make one which doesn't need costly repairs over time.
Bunny I agree!
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E class, C class
Skip the air suspension. It *will* break and it'll be costly to repair. My old man just spent $9k to repair the one in his Bentley, and I'm sure his older S550 isn't too far behind. I've never seen any manufacturer who has been able to make one which doesn't need costly repairs over time.
