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Well, since the OP asked.... I generally find that performance sounding exhausts sound stupid on automatics. The slushier it is, the more stupid it sounds. Some of the recent BMW boxes, especially in DS or with a TCU reflash for high pressure shifts should sound OK.
People can get loud exhausts because (among other reasons) they either like to draw attention to themselves, feel peer pressure to mod that part of their car along with all the rest, or appreciate the sensory experience (one-ness with the machine) of all aspects of driving including the sound track, being able to hear accurately for rev-matched downshifts etc... I find most autos with aftermarket exhausts fit into the first two categories are rarely the third or they would have bought an MT in the first place.
This isn't a bash on those with ATs in general. They have their place and the newest ones are less annoying than ever.
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