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      11-26-2012, 11:37 AM   #36
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Originally Posted by wdimagineer View Post
I reversed my decision and ended up going with the Eisenmann exhaust after hearing both Akrapovic and Eisenmann. The Akrapovic doesn't sound that much better to me. Not that it really matters, but the extra money I saved can go towards other things.

Part of my decision with the Akrapovic is seeing some of the cars in this thread. It just seems like the type of part you buy for no other reason than to show off how much money you spent. Same reason some people bought M5's I guess.

I am familiar with the brand though and I know they make quality components but they are still overpriced. And it's across the board... many are guilty. I just bought a $600 diffuser from Seibon that looks better (to me) than 3DDesign's $1800 version. Granted it doesn't fit (go figure - for $600) but they've already been in touch to make things right.
That's the beauty of having choice ... ;-)
I'd argue that in some cases depending on how/where you buy items you might actually be closer on price than you think.
But as you said each their own and I'd not generalize and assume people buy M5s or
accessories just to show off their money and egos. Else one should buy the Fleur de Lis Wheels from Graf Weckerle ...
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