[McGary911]

It wasn't important to me until I got this car. I'd say appreciated more than important. I went on to add a Fabspeed sportcat for the power. I love the power and now REALLY appreciate the sound. I also have an E46 M3. They weren't known to sound all that great (the infamous rasp), but I didn't care. I still love that car.

So the great sound of the N55 is kind of like a huge bonus in my eyes. The S55s I've heard don't sound as good, but I wouldn't call it bad. It's just not as good as the N55 in a lot of people's eyes. It sets a crazy high bar.