In my experience, what you are talking about applies to exotics, not a run of the mill sedan. I absolutely want my Merc or Bmw (they are the same class really)

In my experience, what you are talking about applies to exotics, not a run of the mill sedan. I absolutely want my Merc or Bmw (they are the same class really) to run without a hitch. They should be exciting to drive, but not quirky. I appreciate the engineering behind a Tesla or a Mercedes, but I have no passion for it, so quirkiness will get on my nerves. A Ferrari might be quirky, a Pagani Huayra might have an endearing decel pop that's unique to it. I have passion and admiration for these exotic cars, so quirks become distinguishing features. A sedan has to get me comfortably from A to B.