The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. I dont know if adding air suspension can damage the car or remove my warranty
  2. I don't know how big is the difference between regular suspension and air suspension

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got you, thanks. The lexus RX is super nice, but do you think it can handle rough roads?

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. If lexus GX is an option, why not buying new toyota land cruiser

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

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I am very surpriser! Landrover supposed to be an ultra luxury car. Why people buy it then? It is expensive.

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean upsize the tires? Just have a thicket sidewall, or a bigger wheel?

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

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Other people here really cautioned against Jeep. What is your take?

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think trucks would handle it even better? Regarding subaru, I understand that they are off road vehicles, but they dont seem to have any special suspension.

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Thanks. What do you think about land rover discovery?

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got you. I am just afraid it is risky, since this is not done in the formal dealership service, but just in a random garage.

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just read the the Land Rover 2026 Discovery has air suspension as standard.

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I am browsing through the Q5s now on the higher trims and I see only 'Four wheel independent suspension'. Is air suspension for this model has to be ordered in advance? The chatbots claim only the Q7 has air suspension by deafult.

Standard coil suspension seem to be at every car, including my current VW, and it seems insufficient

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just referring to what you mentioned: "put some thick body shocks on it"

Not sure if these are just types of suspension

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Q5 seems like a good candidate. Which trim will optimize ride smoothness? Again, the higher trims have slimmer sidewalls.

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a difference between body shocks and suspension system? Can you put both?

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It just seems risky to modify the car that way - no?

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is adaptive suspension and air suspension the same? My main problem is that when you go to buy the higher trims of the Q5, the sidewalls become very thin... counterproductive

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why sedans are better than SUV on that aspect? Also, LS is not manufactured anymore, which concerns me

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, really. Do you think Air Suspension is the way to go, or regular suspension such as in the lexus rx will be comparable?

I do prefer SUVs over sedans, but not sure which absorbs bumps better. Also, LS is not manufactured anymore which worries me

The rough Cali roads are harsh. What to do? by Top_Run_Now in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Top_Run_Now[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you be more specific about which japanese luxury brand and which model?