[anentropic]

basically, above a certain price point cars are designed for stupid wankers

[radicaldreamer]

There are plenty of high perf/luxury cars which are very quiet. I think there are customers at every price point who want ridiculously loud exhausts.

[mschaef]

> above a certain price point

Maybe lower than you think... several Ford products over the last few years have done things like run sound tubes to the cabin or use the radio to simulate engine noise. I think it's kind of silly myself, but whatever.

> cars are designed for stupid wankers

Or at least people with different interests. Just because you think your own interests make sense doesn't mean other people have to agree or share the same interests that you do.

[grkvlt]

So, it turns out there are people who enjoy different things than you do. No need to insult them because of that.

[graphitezepp]

The whole intentionally loud thing is a bit different than just differing tastes, as it is inflicted upon unrelated bystanders.

[qb45]

A few years ago some Ford cars had been found to amplify their engine noise through the speakers. At least they kept it to the driver.

[fhood]

lots of cars have this today