Hows your old barge compare with newer metal

[V6todayEVmanana]

Still on my quest for reduced road noise on my motorway commute.

I've started adding sound deadening material but at the same time reading the smokers barge and readers threads.

I was expecting newer cars to focus on noise reduction so might surpass older barges but with the original prices of A8, S classes and Lexus barges I'm now thinking the new cars cant compete because of price.

Reviews state the BMW e39 being quite but each model since being even quieter.

Anyone got a old barge and something new but finds the new car quieter (road,wind, not engine)

Edited by V6todayEVmanana on Thursday 2nd May 23:44

[V6todayEVmanana]

Bennet said:

V6todayEVmanana said:

I've started adding sound deadening material...

What car is it that you are doing this to?

It's a 2012 Alfa Giulietta, like how it drives but the road noise is starting to bother me, my other car is a v6 so I don't mind engine noise.

The 2014 models got improved sound insulation as early models noted for being bad hence I thought I could do something about it.

First thing I did was change all for tyres to a low decibel rated set. I was going to add sound insulation to rear wheel arches but they were already insulated under the carpet so just did the boot floor.

I read in other thread that double glazing is rare ( s class) and has a few disadvantages (weight, deicing) so often cars have laminated class to improve sound.

Good to read everyone's thoughts and car experiences.

Read the Audi Q5 and Lexus LS600 have felt wheel arch lines to absorb tyre noise. I agree with replies stating that's the biggest noise source.

Too bad I can't rent these older cars and try them on the m25. ( I also travel the nasty section near Leatherhead).