I partly agree around a V8 but an in-line6 can sound beautiful in a different way. My old Skyline GT-R IL6 sounded stunning at 8000 rpm and that was a twin turbo so all the old comments about turbos kill the engine noise are bunkum.
The V12 in the MB sounds equally amazing but different again.
When I hear the IL6 in an e-type or older Aston under full bore it still gives me shivers.
Then again as soon as I heard the Aero (sidepipes) it closed the deal.
So many colours and forms, which one to choose.....there are worse problems