The air suspension makes the ride more linear - less shock - absorbs more - Without air ride looks like this ^^^^^^^^^. With Air ride looks like this ~~~~~~~~. Get it?

I have not heard of them leaking. However the best and simple one to go with is the Firestone system. You manually inflate them. I am opting to go for the factory one. It automatically deflates above 45mph.



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ford escort (europe)

 

I like a bit of a rough ride, I need to feel the difference, my dealer has a 2006 on their lot with air suspension, I am going to take it for a rip and see the difference.