no big deal. I've driven a standard 3.0, a 4.4i SP and the 4.6is. If they were all the same price, I would take the 4.6 (who wouldn't ?!?!). I did not find the ride in the 4.4i Sport Package to be objectionable. It IS firm, but very controlled. It's almost like being in an M Roadster with < b>A LOT of ground clearance:)) Randy 99///M Rdstr 01///M Rdstr 02 4.4i SP