Test drove a Giulia Quad today

[Hurricane]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I wouldn't be surprised. Whether we like it or not, all turbo engines sound like ass. They may sound 'better' or 'worse' but you're only distinguishing between a 1 a 2 and a 3.

C63S? Sounds like ass
Porsche turbo? Sounds like ass
M5 competition? Sounds like ass
McLaren 650/600/720/whatever? Sounds like ass

THIS. Spot on quote. I think the F80 M3 and Quad both sound fine. Not terrible but not the E92 M3 or W204 C63 volcanic eruption sound.

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by allinon72

Same thing with the M2 Comp - people crap all over the F80 JUST because of the exhaust note, but gush over the M2 Comp with the same drivetrain and exhaust.

Yes, reading about the M2 comp you hear some highly interesting comments... 'oh the steering is way better'... really?

I put my skeptical hippo face on in those moments
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hippojuicefilm/3932274404

[stevehifi]

both cars sound like tractors at cold start, not a good comparison at all.

once warmed up, both cars have their own unique character at full throttle.

my opinion though is that the giulia has a more exotic sound over the traditional i6 german motor, but in either case they are nothing spectacular.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by stevehifi

both cars sound like tractors at cold start, not a good comparison at all.

once warmed up, both cars have their own unique character at full throttle.

my opinion though is that the giulia has a more exotic sound over the traditional i6 german motor, but in either case they are nothing spectacular.

Got to go over to v8 or v10 to really get a special sound

Sound is another compromise you have to accept to go with a “do it all” sports sedan.