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If someone had a gun to my head and I had to choose I would get the 250t RS FOUR V HICAS with black leather & sunroofs in Dark blue pearl <BW6>

The one with the different ride height is the AR-X which is a "All road X(cross) over vehicle" (like a outback is to a liberty)

it is 35mm longer, 30mm wider & 40mm higher than the rest of them..

it has 40mm more clearance than standard. advantages? meh

Hi,

Are their any opions out there about the is the best M35 model.

Some seem to have differnt height etc... why is this. what are the advantages of xtra height?

There are differences in dimensions as mention the biggest difference being the clearance, 180mm v non ARX models being 140mm.

The biggest difference is not in the dimensions of the car but in the other benifits; ARX has standard;

  • Limited slip rear diff
  • HICAS
  • Leather interior
  • Electric seats
  • Heated front seats
  • 18 inch wheels

All the above are standard.

I don't think the handeling is any better on the ARX model and infact most people have found it too soft. A few people now have fitted the Bilstein shocks and springs which lowers the car around 40mm and reduces body roll significantly.

Stiffer sway bars are also a great benifit in reducing body roll on this car.

Hope this helps.

Andy

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