dbsb3233
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- TimCO
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- 2021 Mustang Mach-E FE, 2023 Bronco Sport OB
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That's just it, it doesn't even have to be a very rough road. Although here in CO, most of the roads are in subpar shape. (Lots of freeze-thaw cycles, and poor road funding).I haven't hit any really rough roads yet but I'll be looking out for sure to see if I experience the same harshness. For me it's smooth/controlled as it bounces if that makes sense? Like when I'm bouncing along it still feels composed and comfortable, just more trampoline like than I'm used to. It hasn't made me nauseous or anything but it did surprise me when goi g over some of the bumps with the springiness. My tires are at 39 psi cold so I might let them lose some psi on their own and see what that feels like.
But it's very subjective, usually measured against what you're already used to. I'm coming from our Escape Titanium, which is a better-than-average vehicle but it's by no means a luxury car. Just a solid crossover. The Mach-E ride is noticeably poorer (rougher) than it, yet twice the price. Not so much that we can't stand it, but enough that it's noticeably rougher. I just expected a car twice the price would have a smoother ride, not rougher.
But we're getting used to it, and as I said, lower PSI makes the tires not as hard as rocks. Corners like a dream though, and the quiet ride makes the roughness a bit less noticeable. And it's like a whole different ride when you get over 60 MPH or so. Smooths out a lot.
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