What do audiophiles do in their cars?

Sports Radio or news. I have a new 2021 vehicle with a sound system  I would have been ecstatic over a couple decades ago. Now there's no point as no car system will ever come close to what I have at home. When I take the time out to listen I want my collected music to be as pristine as possible, for me anything else is a waste, unless it is live of course.

different use cases and situations

some meals you sit down at a michelin star restaurant, take your time, take it all in, full envelopement of senses, lovely lovely

other times, a nice simple bbq with tasty smoked brisket, mac n cheese, a bright crisp salad, shared with friends, talking and laughing, emphasis not fully on the food, but it is part of the wonderful whole

both enjoyable to the max....joy of life is a such collection of such varied experiences

Just bought a '22 Honda Civic EX.  I thought about the Touring model (major differences were nicer stereo, leather and wireless android auto) but didn't want to spend another $4.5k.  I can listen to Qobuz on my phone connected to android auto (a bit flaky but sort of nice, probably needs firmware update) and just turn the volume up when I want Zeppelin or CSN or Beatles or Miles etc.  When I get home I can listen to my nice stereo.  No biggie.  

I’ve got an Alpine/JL Audio/MB Quart system in my Jeep. It’s ok but the Jeep speaker placement is challenging at best. In the P-car I’ve got a Kenwood system, but the flat 6 sounds way better so the car stereo is mostly background noise. The other cars have stock systems with either Bluetooth or Sirius. No such thing as true hifi in a car. I’ve heard some really good competition systems in my day. It was a huge hobby of mine, but nothing like a home system, not even close.

@jjss49 great point. So many memories of building “systems” in cars when the concept of “separates” started to happen. I had the back seat of a VW Bug filled with 2-12’s and 2-10’s in a fully custom box I built. My dad is a custom cabinet, woodworking master so I learned from him. Did all the research, volume calculations etc. At the time, I though it sounded killer. I’d love to hear it these days! Anyway, the parties, tailgates, girlfriends, all of it. Just awesome. Music is the thing, the stereos are just the delivery…