You might want to try searching the 200q20v archives regarding the Monroes. I have a very vague memory of someone ranting about how poorly they performed on a sedan or avant years ago. Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com> wrote: I think I'm going to try Monroe Sensatracs in the Avant. If they don't work for me there, I'll put them in the 90 V8 (GF's car).