[Makeitmakesense]

Ok if anyone does find this comment, its as simple as this 1 - Manual race tuned cars are all about mechanical engagement for the driver. The engine sound is almost a requirement so you can shift without having to look at the tach.

2 - Modding cars for more noise or looks is a preference thing and in some cases can be annoying and even law breaking. We live in a chaotic world

3 - EVs are faster but do no offer the same mechanical engagement with the car. A manual requires you to understand what the engine and wheels are doing to properly clutch and shift and while doing that you are also dealing with brake and body weight shift, etc. Its analog vs digital, its rolex vs casio, its 70mm film vs Laser.

[eweise]

I've driven manuals my whole life. Never needed the engine to be louder so that I knew when to shift.

[Makeitmakesense]

I said race tuned. For regular roads I agree

[frollogaston]

Unmodded GR Corolla will be plenty loud enough to gauge the RPM anywhere close to the redline. Or get a shift light?