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Old 11-05-15, 11:11 PM
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Is there any particular model year of the IS F that is the most bearable in stop-and-go rush hour traffic, particularly over hilly and poorly maintained roads? I know this is not at all the kind of situation that a sports sedan is good for, but it's unavoidable in the case of using the car as a daily driver.
Old 11-06-15, 12:05 AM
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i say at least 2010 or maybe even 2012. suspensions got improved a lot over the years. 2008 is very harsh, actually that was the main reason we decided against isf
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All of them. Because once you hit the open road all of that is quickly forgotten.

Or spend a couple g's to soften the suspension if necessary. Everyone's butt is different when it comes to ride quality. Personally I have a 12 and have ridden in an 09, neither of which I thought were 'harsh'.
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The "major" suspension revisions happened in the 2011 model year. Ride less harsh.
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The newer ones are slightly softer. I have an 08 with 2012 springs and shocks. It's not a mind blowing difference.
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I live in similar conditions, maybe worse, and I don't think the year is going to change it by much. I don't even think any of the other cars in this 'performance sedan' category will fair any better. I've had a c63 with dampening controls and it was useless in comfort. This car is very similar when it comes to unsmooth roads.
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Eat a little more and get a phat donk, that'll cushion the road.
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