Albrecht
Well-Known Forum User
Running without a filter is tempting because it's easy, sounds good (not for quiet trackdays though) and looks uncluttered - however would you be happy to buy a secondhand expensive modern car that the PO was running without a filter? I know that's a hypothetical situation but what would it tell you about the owner?
Apples vs oranges there I'd say. I wouldn't buy a "secondhand expensive modern car" without a catalytic converter either.
My daily use car specs shopping list would also include a good audio system with DAB, up to date Satnav, heated seats, parking assist with at least a rear camera, a towbar and *at least* full Euro 6 compliance. NONE of which I expect to have - let alone WANT - on any of my 50-odd year old, limited highday and holiday use-only fun cars.
Totally different scenarios.