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Sump said:
LS400/430 with double glazing?
Common wisdom says that a Lexus is hard to beat, though any barge should do it.My E38 is probably rated as the loudest of the quiet cars, though tyre noise is the only issue with it,above 130mph you get a bit of wind noise too but it's still remarkably quiet.
CampDavid said:
Common wisdom says that a Lexus is hard to beat, though any barge should do it.
My E38 is probably rated as the loudest of the quiet cars, though tyre noise is the only issue with it,above 130mph you get a bit of wind noise too but it's still remarkably quiet.
What he said. Any barge will do the job, Lexi top of the silent tree, S Class Mercs, BMWs less so due to the slightly 'sporty' nature of them perhaps. Most big barges these days are dervs, which spoils the party somewhat at idle, especially when cold. My E38 is probably rated as the loudest of the quiet cars, though tyre noise is the only issue with it,above 130mph you get a bit of wind noise too but it's still remarkably quiet.
An XJ8 is quieter and more refined than an XJ6. Both cars make a surprising amount of wind noise at higher speeds, but by far the biggest source of noise is tyre roar and whine. This varies a lot between brands, amount of wear and pressures you choose. Most XJs I've driven - possibily because they are pretty quiet - have a hint of transmission noise audible at lower speeds too.
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