I've only managed to drive the GSR, it's definitely a huge step forward in daily driveability from the VIII. But I was wondering, is the MR truly more "liveable" as a daily driver than the GSR?

Are those Bilsteins and extra sound deadening noticeable?

 

My wife is infinitely more picky than me and she said there wasn't much of a difference on a short test drive.

The SST would be more useful if you have a long, bumper-to-bumper commute, but my left leg would be so lonely!

 

The main differences would be the ease of using an automatic and sound deadening. It's all a matter of preference.

 

Don't forget the bilsteins. They are noticeably softer in dampening.

 

the MR is a way better DD. has an automatic mode ,perfect for commute and heavy traffic.
softer ride, also.
So as a DD the MR is a no brainer.

 

Also, if you are getting the Bluetooth/navi options the sound deadening will help. Others have complained that the noise in the cabin can be loud in the GSR at high rpms. Your callers will be able to hear you better in an MR.

 

The motor sounds are pretty mellow, but tire noise is a bigger complaint for me with my GSR. I noticed that right away after having not driven mine for 8 days (I had a rental car).

 

+1 And you and I will Agree

 

I used it three different times today, nobody could tell when I switched from the phone to the car, an when in the car nobody could tell I was cruising 65mph down the highway talking to them. I only test drove the GSR a couple of times...I don't remember it being that loud..maybe a bit more but I bet that mic is pretty sensitive.

 

OMG yes! My tire treads are filled w/tiny rocks & all I can hear are there squeaking & grinding at low speeds w/my windows down. That's my only miniscule complaint about sound in the cabin