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Old 14th March 2016, 06:05 PM
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I think a D3 owner would love it. You're already used to the slightly less disconnected, air-suspension ride. The D4 is very much same, and its a shame in some respects, but it does make it very, very comfortable.

The D2 can be more sporty for sure. It doesn't matter what 'sport' bits you put on the D3 / D4, even the S8 is very much drive by wire (and air).

Don't get me wrong, both the D3 and D4 are astonishingly quick in a straight line, really, very fast, and although the D2 does it a little slower, it also gives you the feedback confidence it might actually go round the bend that's coming up...
Yep. I started with an early D2 and whilst it was, as you say, little more 'direct' in terms of handling I have to say that I MUCH prefer my D3.

It'll be another year or two yet, as the D3 has been very reliable and is still a joy, but I suspect I'll be hunting for a D4 when the time comes.
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