Edited to add - I went Tanabe - and it’s perfect for a low-key Axleback that’s isn’t raspy and sounds like it fits the car!
Any help/opinions - thank you in advance!!
I’ve researched I think every single video on the Joe Z Exhaust - I’m specifically looking at the axle back (hoping it’s quieter than full-catback).
History:
I installed the invidia mid-pipe only on my old IS350 and I hated the sound - I was embarrassed to drive the car (had Joe Z intake tube and invidia mid pipe only). So I installed/uninstalled in about a weeks time and now have a $330.00 paperweight in my garage.
I really don't want to spend $550.00 on the Joe Z axleback and have the same thing happen with my RWD GS350. It's really hard to tell what it sounds like in all of the videos.
Is the Joe Z a very small increase in sound - and will I be able to drive the car in eco-mode very conservatively without really noticing it? Or is it always very noticeable?
I'm okay with a little noise when you get on the gas - that's what I'm looking for. But if I drive my 50-60 year old business clients around in my car I don't want it to sound like a "kids" car. I'm almost 40 years old. I’d like it to sound subtle, and classy - if that’s even possible. The C63, M3, M5 even FX35 have very nice exhaust tones I love (I understand the first 3 are different classes/engines).
Thank you for any and all your input!
Trevor

Exactly - complete opposite of ricer is what I’m looking for. I know it’s possible, but I don’t know if MFG’s would sell as many systems.

O.T. - you’re not from Vancouver WA are you?
We’ve called our town “The Couve” for as long as I can remember - and I’ve never heard Vancouver BC referenced that way.

I have the Borla exhaust and it is really good. High-quality and nice low tone with no drone. If you’re driving on the highway normal Hidden around town normal it’s not loud but if you get into it a bit then it sounds like a beast. It was a good choice compared to all the research I did on the other exhaust available for our cars

No way!!! We have a rental in Salmon Creek, and just built a place up in Ridgefield on acreage :-)
I’m Couve native since 1981 ;-) (born here) LOL

I’m Nebula FSport RWD as well! I’m mostly stock besides Tanabe springs, tint, and will have 20” Vossen VSF-2’s installed next week :-)
The Tundra in the background is my DD.
If you happen to be looking for 20” Vossen VFS-2’s I *might* be able to get you the same deal locally - LOL. I was able to pick them up for $2450 our the door, mounted, balanced, black lug nuts - entire package. (20x9 front, 20x10 rear, Hankook V12’s EVO 2’s)o

LMFAO! I had no idea about Tanabe! I just googled Tanabe Medallion Axle Back GS350 and the video had 25 thumbs up and 26 thumbs down - because it sounded very close to stock. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. If it even increases DB’s by 3-6, that’s fine - I just want a smidge of difference from stock.
Thank you!!

This sounds good (on video) as well.
Decisions, decisions. :-/

Respectfully, did you read my original post? I have a invidia midpipe sitting on my garage shelf because it sounded ricer. Cutting the factory mufflers out and straight piping the car, isn’t exactly classy in my opinion and I highly doubt it’s the sound I’m after. I’d rather replace the mufflers with something a little different that has just a tad more of a bassy tone without sounding like a Honda Civic. Thank you for your input! :-)

thank you!!! :-)