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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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I'm looking at a 99 and an 00, both 50K miles. THe 99 feels softer and a small smidge less responsive than the 2000 and I wonder if there were any suspension/steering changes for those model years.

Believe both cars are stock. THe 00 has about 40% worn Goodyear F1's and the 99 has new Michellin Pilot Sports. Don't know if either has a suspension/handling package.

SInce the 00 feels a little crisper, I wonder if the 99 suspension is worn somehow although at 50K it shouldn't be unless it was driven purposely through pothole fields.
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The difference is most likely the tires.
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Michelin pilot sports come in a/s and p/s2, w/a/s also having a zp, or run flat. The type of pilot sport tire would probably make little difference from an eagle f1 if it is a sport zp.
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