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Originally Posted by gblansten
I think they did it because of the overall acoustic isolation inherent in the 5 series platform. Plus your point is part of it as well. It made me feel like opting for the upgraded Bowers and Wilkins audio system was also an exhaust upgrade.  |
That's borderline ridiculous. My 2SS 1LE had a sound-tube from the intake plugged into the cabin, no electronics. Later years did away with this completely.
Virtually all new cars are coming with fake-sound. This isn't some special 5-series thing. This has been happening for years.