Higher trims generally have more insulation for sound deadening. Tires also matter.Dynamat can be pricey and is quite heavy, and is of questionable effectiveness. It's also invasive and time consuming to install.They sell liners that you(or someone else) can install that will quiet road noise. Also tires make a big difference, some tires are built specifically to lessen road noise. Or alternatively, use some headphones that have active noise cancellation in them and see if that's enough to do the trick. Note: Some states may not appreciate you having headphones in(so check your state), which honestly makes no sense, since deaf people drive without doing anything special required and they can't hear at all.If it were quieter, I'd probably stick it out
As for a new car, it's not a financial decision, you have the money. It's an emotional decision. Buy or not, it doesn't matter, do what your heart tells you here.
Maybe price out how much it might cost to install some stuff to make your ride quieter. See if that cost feels worth it vs the price of a new car. Just make sure you test drive the sound deadening, usually they add it more heavily to the more expensive cars on purpose and not much on the lower end models.
I do not want to be driving around with headphones in. I like to listen to music and certainly wouldn't want to block out all else with the headphones. Also, having conversations is nice. And not having to wear headphones is nice.
Test drive. It’s the only way to figure all of this out irt your personal preferences.
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