When I compared the cost of the Sportline to the aftermarket spring/shock/swaybar kits, the sportline worked out about the same price. (comparing all 3 components for each manufacturer - not just the sportline kit to brand x springs and shocks!) Also, the sportline included sub frame and control arm bushings for good measure - a factory engineered package aimed at retaining comfort while adding sporting capabilities!

Try to find a car set up with each of the options you are considering and ride/drive it - every once in a while you can find a used sportline at the dealerships. Also, search the archives for comments from people who have gone with eibach, sportline, H&R, etc.

If on a budget, I might exclude the control arm bushings, as that is pretty labor intensive, but I would certainly keep the anti-sway bars and sub frame bushings along with the springs and shocks. No regrets at all!

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John

2003 Firemist Red/grey leather SL 500
2015 Palladium Silver/black mbtex GLK 350
1987 Smoke Silver/burgundy mbtex 300E Sportline (SOLD)

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