I'm still a bit confused about how one can "like" one oil better than another, and what the "noticeable" differences are? I've used lots of different oils over the years in lots of different cars, I've always done my own oil changes, I've always driven these cars "before and after" the oil changes and put lots of miles on them, etc... I never "noticed" anything different from oil to oil.
As well I never really had any specific "preference" for a specific oil... it all looks and feels pretty much the same when you pour it into the crankcase. I suppose if I had some thorough unbiased reliable detailed test data "proving" that one oil was truly "better" than another (in terms of its lubrication properties, durability, etc), then I'd want the "better" one... other than that, I don't see how it is possible for one to develop a "preference", unless it's just a matter of being influenced by marketing and hearsay. This is not in any way meant to be a "diss" to anyone, I'm just trying to understand why some have oil preferences, at least when not quoting accurate, reliable test data.
In the meantime, I've been using Mobil 1 in my Corvette because that's what the owner's manual calls for. Is it better or worse than anything else? I really don't know. When in doubt, I like to follow the owner's manual though, in most cases you can't go wrong. Since I stocked up on a lot of Mobil 1, I'm using it in the MS3 now also... "seems" just fine. But of course, that statement doesn't really mean anything... all I know is that I pour the oil into the crankcase, the engine runs fine, period. Maybe it's the best oil in the world, maybe it's horrible. I'd have no basis to show or prove one way or the other.
I guess if I tear my engine down at 200k miles and the internals are still in excellent condition, that would show the oil was good. I've sold a lot of cars with over 150k miles, never had an internal engine problem, never burned oil, engines still tight, good performance, no sludge, etc... based on my past experiences, I can say with full confidence that basic old-school "dino" oil served me just fine, as I look back I wouldn't have done anything any differently, there would have been no need. But... none of these cars were turbos, so... I actually AM more interested in running a decent synthetic in the MS3 specifically due to the turbo.... apparently it can get awfully hot, so you need an oil that will not break down too easily in a high heat situation.
