shelbri
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I am also interested in what others have to say. Currently I am looking for an inventory loaded 70D. But an inventory bare 85D (not sure if they exist) is also passable for me. Personally the extra options are not really necessary but it would be a nice to have.
I would definitely trade some of the features for range if budgets are tight. $2.5k for cyclones (look great but no functional benefit) and $2.5k for air suspension would be the first to go. Ive driven both air and coil and unless you need the ability to lift the car because of your driveway there is no really need to have this. I couldn't tell the ride difference.
I just completed a road trip between CT and FL and back. While the Superchargers are very nicely spaced the benefit of the 85 is the ability to leave before full tapering kicks in. Except for times when we stopped to eat, we didn't have to charge longer than ~35 minutes. I arrived a few times with between 25-35 miles of rated range left. Comfortable but wouldn't want to go much lower on a long road trip. I kept a log that I can post if anyone is interested in the stats.
Just to reiterate - I would go with range over options if budgets are tight. Great car that's fun to drive.