What do audiophiles do in their cars?

Got a Lexus LS460L with a lot of speakers including a full set in rear doors. It’s as large as my Honda Odyssey Minivan. It has Mark Levinson speakers which to me means zilch- ML is known for their electronics and not their speakers. Quote for Morel upgrade $6k, Yow! I usually drive my car into the ground (purchased 1998 Accord new in 97, ran until 2020 330k miles). Not sure if will keep Lexus as everything is expensive but love the quietness because I listen to music and sports talk. If I keep the car then $6k amortized over 20yrs+ maybe worth it…at least that’s what I’m telling myself…and wife.

The car is usually talk radio or a phone call or maybe a podcast or mp3 from my phone. It’s really just an afterthought. On the motorcycle I’m usually wearing ear plugs under my helmet. Wind can be loud. Gotta protect your hearing. 

Yeah, I should of mentioned that my GMC is a 2008 in pristine condition. I drive my vehicles into the ground, so the cost of the gear is worth it in the long run.  Not to mention the JL Audio Amps were in my last vehicle as well, and I moved them over to this one - they have been kicking for 20 years now with no issues.....

only when the engine is not running, can i abide serious music listening in the car. when i am driving, i am a danger to other drivers if i am boppin' along to the tunes, so only news/talking head programs/audiobooks qualify for safe listening. i find almost all cars have mediocre sound insulation which also precludes serious  music listening. 

i think if i were one of the elect that could easily afford a luxury car with hushed interior and magic carpet ride quality, i'd just enjoy the hushed sonics as music of its own kind, i wouldn't wanna sully such a library quiet luxe with music or anything else.