I have seen many other reviewers say the car is stiff, consumer reports had a sport line model they complained about and redline reviews said he noticed it, but didn't mind, but does think others may be annoyed. I didn't find the 330i I drove at the Ultimate Driving Experience too stiff, but then again I rode with a friend in an old E83 X3 which is known for having the a "bone-shattering ride" so my judgement may have been influenced