Late model cars have quieter engines, so designers put in systems to make imitation engine noise so owners feel they got what they paid for.

The manufacturers are being dishonest, tricking the car buyer. At the same time, those buyers are being irrational, in effect complaining if they are not fooled.

Car manufacturers should be required to let the driver or owner turn this feature on and off. But if the car software were free, the owner would be able to turn it off.