Rides like an old Buick.

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02nyssei
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Rides like an old Buick.

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Hello, I,m not even sure if I a problem. I just got an 02 SSEI with 37k miles on it. I'm not really happy with the ride, I would expect it would feel a little more sporty. It feels like my dads 2000 Park Ave with 100k on it. I have noticed the air compressor is running a few times every time I drive the car, is that normal. Also it seems to ride better when I am going over 60 mph. Is this normal for these cars? Can someone describe how the car should ride?

Thanks, Dave.
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The running air compressor is normal. Is the car just very bouncy for you? With 37k miles it sounds like the car stood for a while.
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Yea, is sat for around 5 years. I think its a little bouncy at slow speeds. Maybe it's just the size of the car. It it normal for these cars?
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If you push on the front and rear fenders, how many times does the car bounce?
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