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Some of us.who cares?
If you are only a track rider I agree. However if you are a road rider riding a modern bike in excess of 100 bhp then the other senses have to come into play because in today's nanny state it is nigh on impossible to enjoy a bike's full performance on the road.who cares? i just care about reliability and performance.
Me too...I smile every day commuting to work and back.I must say, the sound of a a V8 S4 with a Full Milltech system with no cats, an evoms flash tune, and a evoms intake blazing down the straight at brainard is enough to bring tears to my eyes.
I love the S4!
Yes, they are! In large part because they spend so much time on the little "inconsequentials" like that....Their cars may be nice....
What is an M3? Does it make the driver feel like "vinegar" and "water"?I think it's cool when old men drive around in TTs cuz it makes them feel "young" and "cool". TTs and Vettes are the official midlife crisis mobiles!:rockon
I find BMW owners even more detestable than Audi owners. I don't get car geeks. Not at all.Yes, they are! In large part because they spend so much time on the little "inconsequentials" like that....
I climb into my 6 year old AUdi, and it's still as solid as a rock. No squeaks, groans, rattles. First rate materials are evident everywhere, and care of assembly. Compared to much of the other stuff available, and there is a visible (and audible)) difference. They're not perfect....and have issues like everything else, but they're pretty passionate about quality and trying to make a better car, IMO.If you think the sounds thing is over the top...you should see what they do in the motor and driveline and ECU/controls areas.
I'm sure they're going to miss ya. You're not a BMW owner are you?![]()
Different strokes, I guess.
Fair enough.I find BMW owners even more detestable than Audi owners. I don't get car geeks. Not at all.
I have what might be the dorkiest possible car. A Subaru Forester.Fair enough.
I don't "get" folks who can be happy to spend sometimes hours of their lives every day commuting in something that doesn't interest them. That would be cruel punishment for me...
And I paid $22K for my V8, quad cam, 40-valve, full-time AWD, full leather, dual climate controlled, Bose hifi sound, fully galvanized, 360 HP, 6-speed manual Audi. And it LOVES the snow as well.I paid less than $18k for it brand new.
There is no other car on earth that could give me that list of features. Paying double for a car that can't do those things seems crazy to me.
New England lesbians know something about cars that BMW and Audi owners don't, apparently.![]()
But that's what I'm saying. You payed $4k more than I did for a car that won't do several of the things that mine does. Things that are central to the fun and joy in my life.And I paid $22K for my V8, quad cam, 40-valve, full-time AWD, full leather, dual climate controlled, Bose hifi sound, fully galvanized, 360 HP, 6-speed manual Audi. And it LOVES the snow as well.
Really? I'm pretty happy with my choice, thanks! I'm thrilled that you are happy with yours.
But...this was not meant t be a thread about who made the best car purchase, or who believes the other is silly about their choice.....it's about the reality of the work and effort undertaken by IC vehicle manufacturers in the sounds that their vehicles emit.
Why do you think I am suggesting your car is not a great pick for the things important to you? I happen to think Subarus are good cars. They even have cool sounding motors, with their horizontally opposed motors.But that's what I'm saying. You payed $4k more than I did for a car that won't do several of the things that mine does. Things that are central to the fun and joy in my life.