I know both Boge and Sachs are from the same company, but I've read that Sachs is better quality because it is manufactured in Germany still (don't ask me why that is). Here's the scoop on the front and rear suspension:

1. Sachs Advantage turbo gas $116 FRONT pair - $92 REAR pair, s/h is about $20 from FCP Groton

2. Boge turbo gas $109.48 FRONT pair - $108.50 REAR pair, s/h is FREE until nov. 30 from iPd.

The money I will save is not significant, maybe around $10-20. My question is which brand? And is turbo gas the way to go or should I stick with stock ("Automatic")? My wagon has iPd sways front and rear, unlowered, and used as a commuter. I want comfort yet still want some performance. Btw, I've had good dealings with both comapanies, so buying from either one isn't an issue at all. I just want the right shocks for the right price.

Personally I think those make for a harder ride than I like but that is preference. My real comment has to do with a problem I had with Boge rear shocks about a year ago. The diameter of the shock's mounting hole is a little to large for the bolt. That caused a sound like golf balls rolling around, a jittering sound, particularly noticable at low speeds. Now amt of tightening worked. They may have fixed that by now [my Boges were mfg in Turkey]. I switched to KYB turbo gas and the sound went away.

I recently got the Boge Turbo Gas from IPD (CC32327F and CC27427F). The boxes, from the manufacturer, are labeled "Boge/Sachs."

I am very happy with them.
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1986 Volvo 240DL wagon, IPD sways, '91 windshield