[BMWbiker]

Originally Posted by Emily172013

Adaptive suspension is one of the few options I omitted when I ordered my 2020 M340i. I had it equipped with 18in non run flats. It's been from Utah to New York; Wisc. to New Orleans, and I'm totally happy with the ride and glad I saved the money.

I do not mean to be snarky, but you saved approximately 1% of the cost of the car. I suppose that’s okay if you truly did not want the feature, but did you dislike it that much?

[Emily172013]

Originally Posted by BMWbiker

I do not mean to be snarky, but you saved approximately 1% of the cost of the car. I suppose that’s okay if you truly did not want the feature, but did you dislike it that much?

In 2020 adaptive suspension was a higher cost option offered, more than 1%.
I felt no need.

[jkosiba]

I ordered my 2025 M340I without adaptive by accident. I literally was going to cancel my order the next week and reorder a new one. The BWW sales manager convinced me to keep the order as built since I had a production slot assigned and said if I do not like it when it arrives, he would order me a new one. I am pleased to say, the ride without adaptive suspension is not too harsh. This is coming from a 53-year-old who wants a comfortable ride. I am not saying adaptive would not have been nice to have, but the ride harshness is also not as bad as some people on this string will lead people to believe. Just my opinion.

[hrf]

Originally Posted by jkosiba

I ordered my 2025 M340I without adaptive by accident. I literally was going to cancel my order the next week and reorder a new one. The BWW sales manager convinced me to keep the order as built since I had a production slot assigned and said if I do not like it when it arrives, he would order me a new one. I am pleased to say, the ride without adaptive suspension is not too harsh. This is coming from a 53-year-old who wants a comfortable ride. I am not saying adaptive would not have been nice to have, but the ride harshness is also not as bad as some people on this string will lead people to believe. Just my opinion.

If it did not enter production you can add adaptive suspension. Salesperson should be able to do it.

[jstar23]

Originally Posted by jkosiba

I ordered my 2025 M340I without adaptive by accident. I literally was going to cancel my order the next week and reorder a new one. The BWW sales manager convinced me to keep the order as built since I had a production slot assigned and said if I do not like it when it arrives, he would order me a new one. I am pleased to say, the ride without adaptive suspension is not too harsh. This is coming from a 53-year-old who wants a comfortable ride. I am not saying adaptive would not have been nice to have, but the ride harshness is also not as bad as some people on this string will lead people to believe. Just my opinion.

Sounds like you have nice roads in your area. However, driving in Dallas area without adaptive suspension is asking for back pain issues down the line.

[10R]

I have the G22 with adaptive suspension, comfort and road holding are very good
A must-buy option

[zazzau]

Originally Posted by Emily172013

Adaptive suspension is one of the few options I omitted when I ordered my 2020 M340i. I had it equipped with 18in non run flats. It's been from Utah to New York; Wisc. to New Orleans, and I'm totally happy with the ride and glad I saved the money.

Yeah wheel/tyre size, profile, sidewall, etc., matter a great deal. Adaptive is not a cure-all to bad roads or potholes and not the rave we make it out to be on this forum. This is coming from an M340i owner with Adaptive on 19” PS4S non- rft.

Adaptive can help with the right setup and depending on chassis too; for the price it doesn’t hurt to have it but I won’t loose sleep over the lack of it. I’ve heard it’s softer on the latest G20 build compared to previous gen but haven’t had a chance to test drive.

[MM70]

Originally Posted by toddwalton

Congrats!

Now get the painted reflectors and M Sport badges for that true Euro spec look.

I ordered, they were able to accommodate. Did you use a heat gun or is a good hair dryer fine to heat up the area?

[toddwalton]

Originally Posted by MM70

I ordered, they were able to accommodate. Did you use a heat gun or is a good hair dryer fine to heat up the area?

I brought my car to BMW and they installed them and put the fender emblems on as well. You can have any local bodyshop do it for you for a couple hundred bucks too. If you want to do it yourself, I've read that a hair dryer can work, but I'm unsure.

[dod328430]

Originally Posted by toddwalton

I brought my car to BMW and they installed them and put the fender emblems on as well. You can have any local bodyshop do it for you for a couple hundred bucks too. If you want to do it yourself, I've read that a hair dryer can work, but I'm unsure.

Exytremely easy with a hair dryer.

[toddwalton]

Originally Posted by dod328430

Exytremely easy with a hair dryer.

Looks great!

[blau808]

I have an X5 without the Adaptive M Suspension, I tried it through the Connected Store for a month with a free trial. Honestly, I couldn't tell the difference.

[jkosiba]

I have owned my 2025 for over a week now. I have driven all over town and on the highways. The car rides unbelievably well without adaptive suspension. I was shocked to be honest. I was so worked up when I forgot to order it with adaptive that I was convinced I would regret buying the car. I live in Massachusetts and the roads here are garbage (potholes, etc.). In my opinion, all that talk about needing adaptive suspension is way over emphasized. Don't get me wrong for $500, I wish I had ordered it just in case it even gives a little more comfort and flexibility. With that said, the 2025 version rides awesome as is and I would not sweat it if you do not have it. What a great car!

[smeal4128]

Originally Posted by jkosiba

I have owned my 2025 for over a week now. I have driven all over town and on the highways. The car rides unbelievably well without adaptive suspension. I was shocked to be honest. I was so worked up when I forgot to order it with adaptive that I was convinced I would regret buying the car. I live in Massachusetts and the roads here are garbage (potholes, etc.). In my opinion, all that talk about needing adaptive suspension is way over emphasized. Don't get me wrong for $500, I wish I had ordered it just in case it even gives a little more comfort and flexibility. With that said, the 2025 version rides awesome as is and I would not sweat it if you do not have it. What a great car!

2025 got an update to the suspension, but if ordering new, the cost is relatively small. '24 and older, it's a non-negotiable if you have rough roads.

[komoornik]

Besides - an opinion of someone who did not drove with adaptive suspension does not matter much

[zazzau]

Originally Posted by komoornik

Besides - an opinion of someone who did not drove with adaptive suspension does not matter much

I have Adaptive and I agree with the poster. Adaptive suspension is exaggerated on this forum. It's nice to have for the price (and it works to a certain degree) but I wouldn't loose sleep over not having it.

[TTG]

Originally Posted by Emily172013

Adaptive suspension is one of the few options I omitted when I ordered my 2020 M340i. I had it equipped with 18in non run flats. It's been from Utah to New York; Wisc. to New Orleans, and I'm totally happy with the ride and glad I saved the money.

+1 couldn't agree more

I would hardly call suspension the "Most Important Option" - Bit of a hype on this forum

Driven many G2X cars with or without adaptive and with different wheel & tire settings. Most of the time I can't tell if the car has adaptive or not as stated by others many times on this thread

I also ordered my car new and left this option out along with track pack but checked the 18" wheels with go flats as well as all other possible options. Car is smooth and I have no complaints.

I have M794 20" wheels for summer and car rides fine with those as well.

I live in the city, roads are horrible and it is the wheel & tire combo that really makes the difference. My car is nothing but a commuter and I can't be happier. This is the 1st BMW I bought off of lease and still own it after 5+ years.

All of these folks will face reality when it comes to replacement time for their most important option

[komoornik]

Originally Posted by zazzau

I have Adaptive and I agree with the poster. Adaptive suspension is exaggerated on this forum. It's nice to have for the price (and it works to a certain degree) but I wouldn't loose sleep over not having it.

And did you drove one without?

I had a G26 M440i with 19" PS4S (so non run-flats) with non-adaptive for a day before I decided for my G23.

And I surely knew I didn't want a car without adaptive suspension.

[zazzau]

Originally Posted by komoornik

And did you drove one without?

I had a G26 M440i with 19" PS4S (so non run-flats) with non-adaptive for a day before I decided for my G23.

And I surely knew I didn't want a car without adaptive suspension.

Yes I've driven with and without back-to-back. G20 M340i.

Regardless the point here is that Adaptive isn't as Uber complaint as many report on this forum. It does help settle uneven surfaces but you can call it a day when you hit the wrong type of pothole particularly on low profiles. I have 19" PS4S performance non-rft tires and have had had more blowouts than I care to count after driving over potholes (at no more than 40mph.) Can't tell much of a difference between COMFORT vs SPORTS; it's noticeable both nothing earth shattering.

The 2025 could be an exception as several folks have reported that the suspension has been further softened compared to previous gen. So yes the poster isn't wrong. Getting the Adaptive is a plus of course.

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by zazzau

Yes I've driven with and without back-to-back. G20 M340i.

Regardless the point here is that Adaptive isn't as Uber complaint as many report on this forum. It does help settle uneven surfaces but you can call it a day when you hit the wrong type of pothole particularly on low profiles. I have 19" PS4S performance non-rft tires and have had had more blowouts than I care to count after driving over potholes (at no more than 40mph.) Can't tell much of a difference between COMFORT vs SPORTS; it's noticeable both nothing earth shattering.

The 2025 could be an exception as several folks have reported that the suspension has been further softened compared to previous gen. So yes the poster isn't wrong. Getting the Adaptive is a plus of course.

I don't have adaptive suspension but even my non-M suspension + 18-inch RFT can be quite harsh at times over potholes and/or asphalt humps.

The G20 chassis is relatively stiff, so it helps with handling on smooth roads but is harsh on rough ones.

[zazzau]

Originally Posted by bavarianride

I don't have adaptive suspension but even my non-M suspension + 18-inch RFT can be quite harsh at times over potholes and/or asphalt humps.

The G20 chassis is relatively stiff, so it helps with handling on smooth roads but is harsh on rough ones.

That is correct - the chassis on the G20 feels harsh over rough surfaces tbh. At first I thought maybe there was something wrong with my suspension but 2 foremen at different dealerships gave me the same feedback. And then after test driving other similar G20s on the lot their assessment was obvious.

I’m going to test drive the 2025 for the fun of it because few folks on this forum have reported that it’s been improved.

[BMWbiker]

There aren’t all that many M440xi GC out there for sale right now with Adaptive.